Learn Malay online, from your first day in Malaysia
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi is a 12-week course in everyday Malay for international students and newcomers. Explanations are in English, every phrase has audio, and Cikgu AI, your AI Malay tutor ("cikgu" means teacher), lets you practise speaking any time.
What you'll learn
- Selamat Datang · greetings and the sounds of Malay
- Nombor, Masa & Wang · numbers, time and money
- Diri Saya · introducing yourself
- Kawan & Keluarga · friends and family
- Rutin Harian · your daily routine
- Tempat & Persekitaran · places and where things are
- Makan & Minum · ordering food and drinks at a mamak or kopitiam
- Membeli-belah · shopping and bargaining
- Perbualan Sosial & Telefon · small talk and phone calls
- Arah & Perjalanan · directions and public transport
- Jalan-jalan Malaysia · travelling around Malaysia
- Rumusan & Persembahan · review and your one-minute talk
Each week has key words and phrases with audio, formal and casual versions side by side, an illustrated dialogue, a short grammar note, Malaysian culture tips, a quiz, listening and repeat-after-me drills, and a role-play with Cikgu AI.
For international students at any Malaysian university
Most Malaysian universities ask international students to take a Malay communication course. SpeakMelayu follows the same everyday topics, so it works as revision and speaking practice alongside your class, wherever you study.
Public universities: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM, IIUM (UIAM), UUM, UiTM, UNIMAS, UMS, UTHM, UTeM, UMPSA and others.
Private universities: Taylor's, Sunway, APU, UCSI, HELP, INTI, SEGi, MSU, Limkokwing, UOW Malaysia, UTP, UNITEN, MMU, UNITAR, UTAR, Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia, Swinburne Sarawak, Heriot-Watt Malaysia, Xiamen University Malaysia, Curtin Malaysia and more.
SpeakMelayu is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with any university.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any Malay before I start?
No. The course starts from zero, with every explanation in English and audio for every Malay word and phrase.
Does it help with my university's Malay course?
Yes. It covers the everyday topics these courses usually include, with exam tips each week. It is a study aid, not a replacement for your university course.
How much does it cost?
Week 1 is free. The full course is USD 12 a month and you can cancel any time. See our refund policy.
Is Malay the same as Indonesian?
They are closely related, but vocabulary, spelling and everyday usage differ. SpeakMelayu teaches Malaysian Malay as it is spoken and written in Malaysia.
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