Conversational Malay

Conversational Malay

This course is to introduce learners to the basic spoken Malay language within the Singapore context.

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Conversational Malay Learning Outcome

The course aims to expose learners to the language of the Malays as spoken in Singapore and Malaysia. It is meant as an introductory course to basic phrases and expressions.

At the end of the course, the participants can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases to introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions such as: where they live, where they come from, what and what kind of things they have. Can communicate in a simple way slowly and clearly.

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Assessments

INCORPORATING ASSESSMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Each course of content comprises some 30 hours, incorporating assessments and assignments. There will be an assessment (pass or fail) set for students to gauge their ability and readiness to continue onto the next higher level.

Certificates of Participation will be granted to participants who have attended at least 70% of the classes or successfully passed the final assessment

Certificates of Completion will be granted to participants who have attended at least 70% of the classes and successfully passed the final assessment.

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LEVEL 1

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY LEVEL 1

Course Fee : Full fee: $654	Course Start Date: 10 January 2026	Course End Date: 14 March 2026
Material Cost : Fresh Student - To be advised	Venue : Online Class (As this is an online course, the use of webcam will be compulsory for everyone.)	Schedule: 9am to 12pm, every Saturday for 10 weeks
Registration Start: Closed	Registration Deadline: Closed	Course Schedule

All self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use available funds in their SkillsFuture Credit account to pay their course fees.
SFC Course Code: ***TGS-2022012521*** Learn more

For NUS Alumni/Staff/ Student, there will be a 10% discount off the course fee before GST.

Course Objectives:

The course aims to expose learners to the language of the Malays as spoken in Singapore and Malaysia. It is meant as an introductory course to basic phrases and expressions.

Course Content:

1. Basic greetings
2. Salutations and forms of address
3. Meeting: Introduce oneself and taking leave
4. Description of oneself and occupation
5. Telling time and day
6. Buying food and drinks
7. Hobbies
8. Likes and dislikes

LEVEL 2

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY LEVEL 2

Course Fee : Full fee: $654	Course Start Date: 10 January 2026	Course End Date: 14 March 2026
Material Cost : Fresh Student - To be advised	Venue : Online Class (As this is an online course, the use of webcam will be compulsory for everyone.)	Schedule: 1pm to 4pm, every Saturday for 10 weeks
Registration Start: Closed	Registration Deadline: Closed	Course Schedule

All self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use available funds in their SkillsFuture Credit account to pay their course fees.
SFC Course Code: ***TGS-2024052144*** Learn more

For NUS Alumni/Staff/ Student, there will be a 10% discount off the course fee before GST.

Course Objectives:

This course is a continuation from Conversational Malay 1. With expanded vocabulary and more scenario-based settings, learners can further develop their language proficiency and communicative skills. Through increased exposure to the Malay language and participation, learners will be able to understand better and express themselves more fluently.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to describe in more detail their belongings, immediate relations and surroundings. They will also be able to articulate simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine everyday matters presented at this level.

Course Content:

1. Family and Family Relations
2. Age and Physical Appearance
3. Home and Rooms
4. Personal Items and Colour
5. Items at Home
6. Amenities and Public Places / Areas
7. Directions and Asking for Directions
8. Transportation

LEVEL 3

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY LEVEL 3

Course Fee : Full fee: $654	Course Start Date: 10 January 2026	Course End Date: 14 March 2026
Material Cost : Fresh Student - To be advised	Venue : Online Class (As this is an online course, the use of webcam will be compulsory for everyone.)	Schedule: 1pm to 4pm, every Saturday for 10 weeks
Registration Start: Closed	Registration Deadline: Closed	Course Schedule

All self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use available funds in their SkillsFuture Credit account to pay their course fees.
SFC Course Code: ***TGS-2024052145*** Learn more

For NUS Alumni/Staff/ Student, there will be a 10% discount off the course fee before GST.

Course Objectives:

This course is a continuation from Conversational Malay 2, aiming at increasing the learner's communicative proficiency focusing on speaking and listening skills. Through exposure and practice to various scenario-based settings, leaners' will be able to expand their communicative ability in a more practical manner.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to do simple bargaining and exchanging of items, express themselves in different settings and also make simple plans and arrangements.

Course Content:

1. Buying items and Bargaining
2. Exchanging Items and Sizing
3. Body Parts and Well-Being
4. Visiting the Doctor
5. Making Reservations and Plans
6. Changing Reservations and Plans
7. Feelings and Expressions