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Table of Contents

IndonesianRecommended Grammar Sequence

1Language Guide Indonesian 2011

Introduction............................................................................. 2

Grammar SequenceEquational Sentences (Invisible is).....................................8

Conceptual Practice: Adjective and Possessive Word Order 11

Adjectives/Possession After Nouns ...................................... 12

Simple Verbs......................................................................... 14

Possession (Ada, Punya, Milik) ............................................16

Conceptual Practice: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs ........ 19

Ber- Prex (Intransitive Verb Roots)..................................... 20

Ber- Prex (Noun Roots)....................................................... 22

Me- Prex.............................................................................. 24

Se- Prex (classiers)........................................................... 26Conceptual Practice: Active and Passive Voice ................... 29

Di- Prex (3rd Person Passive Voice)................................... 30

kan Sufx............................................................................ 32

i Sufx................................................................................. 34

Ke- -an Circumx (Adjectives).............................................. 36

Conceptual Practice: That..................................................... 39

an Sufx.............................................................................. 40

Pe- Prex.............................................................................. 42

Conceptual Practice: Verbal Nouns ...................................... 45Pean Circumx.................................................................. 46

Per- -an Circumx................................................................. 48

Conceptual Practice: Telling time ......................................... 51

Time and Date Format .......................................................... 52

Ter- Prex (Adjectives)......................................................... 54

Ter- Prex (verbs-accidental and completed action)............56


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2 Language Guide Indonesian 2011

Introduction - Overview

language study plan. Use all available resources including your dictionary,

vocabulary and phrase book, simple grammar text, Preach My Gospeland

scriptures (in your mission language), and TALL software. Also plan to spend

a portion of your language study reviewing the board display for the upcoming

Grammar Instruction.

Technology Assisted Language Learning (TALL)TALL is the name given to MTC language-learning software and print materials.

These materials are the primary resources you will use to learn vocabulary and

phrases during language study. TALL software is the best resource for providing

repetition and pronunciation practice. Each day (except Sundays) you will spend

60 minutes in a computer lab using TALL .

Language Guide Overview

IntroductionLearning your mission language is a top priority at the MTC; therefore, you are

given as many resources as possible to effectively study, practice, learn, and

apply the basic elements of your mission language. This guide contains studyresources and practice activities that will assist you in your preparation for the

many tasks you will need to accomplish each day. If you use this guide along

with your grammar book, dictionary, and the TALL program, you will acquire the

skills you need to accomplish your purpose in your mission language.

Language FunctionsEach grammar principle in this language guide ts under one of ten language

functions listed below. Language functions describe what you should be able to

do as a result of learning a particular grammar principle. They also allow the MTC

to achieve a level of equivalency among the many languages taught at MTCs

around the world. Notice that each function fosters two-way communication in the

language. The ten language functions are as follows:

Asking about and expressing a state of being

Asking about and expressing possession or ownership

Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics

Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose

Asking about and describing actions and events

Asking and answering questions of contrasting attitudes, emotions, and feelings

Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location

Asking and answering questions of quality, quantity, number, and sequence

Asking and answering questions of cause and effect

Narrating experiences and telling stories

MTC Language Program

Fulll Your PurposeAs a missionary you have the responsibility

to seek the gift of tongues and fulll your

purpose in the mission language. Your

teachers will guide you, but you will bemost successful as you take personal

responsibility for your language learning.

Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, and the

following components of the MTC language

program will help know how to learn your

mission language.

InvestigatorsAs you teach your investigators, you will

become aware of your own language needs

and be motivated to learn in order to help them progress. Your experience teaching

will be the driving force behind many of your decisions regarding language learning(see above grahpic). Your teachers will also use the information they gain as

investigators to direct the focus of GrammarInstructionand Coaching Missionary

Study.

Speak Your Language (SYL)Language immersion plays a foundational role in the MTC language program. As

a rule, you speak the language as much as possible. Teachers always speak the

mission language, except during selected activities.

Coaching Missionary StudyYour teachers will help you apply the principles of Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, to

improve your ability to become an effective language learner.

Group Language InstructionGrammarInstruction and Task Instructionare the two major types of group

language instruction. Your teachers will generally follow the order outlined in this

book. The purpose of these activities is to provide you with multiple opportunities

for meaningful practice using essential vocabulary, phrases, and foundational

grammar structures. Grammar activities are not designed to give detailed

explanations of grammar; if you need an in-depth description, use your grammar

books or TALL (when available).

Language Study

Each day you will have 60 minutes to study the language on your own. Apply theprinciples in Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, as you create and apply your own

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Introduction - Overview

TasksThe three language tasks are designed to enable you to get acquainted with

someone, offer a simple prayer, and bear your testimony in the rst few days

(without having to understand all of the grammar behind what you are saying).

Grammar Board Displays

A visual representation (board display) has been created for each basic grammarprinciple in this guide. Board displays are the primary resource for group language

instruction. The header of each board display states 1) the main grammar

principle to be learned, 2) the function under which the principle falls, and 3) the

missionary context in which it will be presented and practiced. The design of

the board display is intended to present the grammar in an intuitive manner that

allows you to understand how the grammar principle(s) operate(s) without having

to rely on complex written grammar rules.

The whole purpose for having visual board displays is to minimize the need for

lengthy explanations aboutthe language and to maximize use ofthe language

during the limited group language instruction time. They also minimize teacher

time spent writing on the board and your time spent taking notes. More in-depthstudy of grammar structures and rules should take place at another time as part of

prework, language study (as a companionship or by yourself), or in the TALL lab

(when available).

Application ActivitiesEach board display is followed by an application activity based on the context

stated in the header of the board display. At least one third of group language

instruction time should be spent on these activities. You will be fully engaged

in using the grammar principle and vocabulary just learned in a meaningful

missionary scenario, which mirrors the kinds of tasks you will perform in the eld.

Conceptual PracticesA few grammar principles or board displays in this language guide are considered

complex enough, or different enough from your native language, to be preceded

by a conceptual practice. Conceptual practices let you more clearly understand

and practice the concept of an upcoming grammar principle in your native

language, before having to deal with the linguistic mechanics in the second

languagethus the name: conceptual practice. Teachers will conduct these

activities in the order they have been placed in this language guide to prepare you

for the grammar principles that follow them.

Sequence of InstructionTeachers will teach grammar principles in the order they appear in the table of

contents. Occasionally, a teacher may have reason to change the order of lessonshere or there, but in general they are intended to be taught in the order given.

One of the primary reasons for the order is the frequent usage of certain language

functions. The rst ve functions, as listed on the previous page, are especially

frequent in their usage. Where possible, their corresponding grammar principles

have been placed early in the table of contents. This arrangement will give you a

great opportunity to communicate in the language at the earliest stages of your

language learning.

For example, in the romance languages, irregular modal verbs + an innitive (e.g.,to want to, to need to, to know how to, to be able to, etc., + an innitive verb) have

been placed before the learning of regular families of verbs because the modals,

even though they are irregular in their conjugations, are by far the more frequently

used verbs. By simply using these irregular verbs alongside any other innitive

verb, you suddenly have a whole world of communication possibilities open to

you, without having to learn any additional grammar forms or conjugations. This

is very enabling and can put you miles ahead in your ability to communicate early

and more easily. Other types of languages have similar kinds of shortcuts, and

where possible, those have been placed early in the grammar sequence.


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Introduction - English Grammar Terms

After the1diligent2missionary3read4the scripture to his companion, they5

knelt by6their7beds and8prayed fervently9for their struggling investigator.

1Articlethe(denite); a/an(indenite)

2Adjectivedescribes a noun Answers the question Which/What kind of?

Families are eternal. (Predicative)

He felt the HolyGhost. (Attributive)

3Nouna person, place, thing, or idea

Answers the question Who? or What?

4Verban action; also an event or state of being

5Pronountakes the place of a noun

It is important for youto read them. (Personal)

She did that herself/for herself. (Intensive/Reexive)

Someonetestied of bothbooks. (Indenite)

Whatdid he want to know? (Interrogative)

Can you hand me allof thosepencils? (Demonstrative)

Christ is the only person whocan save us. (Relative)

Is this hymn book mineor yours? (Possessive)

6Prepositionshows the relationship of a noun to something else

(to, at, of, from, about, in, on, with, by, for, through, around, before, under,

beneath, over, against, during, between, since, until, according to, after,

behind, without, etc.)

7Possessive Adjectiveshows ownership Answers the question Whose?

(my, your, his, her, its, our, their)

8Conjunctionconnects ideas

(and, but, or, neither, nor, either, rather, that, if, whether, because, yet, so)

9Adverbdescribes verbs (and anything other than a noun)

Answers the question How? or When? or Where?

We should promptly repent of our sins.

I know my companion very well.

I like teaching a lot.

Interjectionany emotional greeting or exclamation

Subjectwho or what does the action(word or phrase). The subjects in the

sentence on the top left are the diligent missionary and they.

Direct Objectwho or what receives the actionof the verb (word or phrase).

The direct object in the sentence on the top left is the scripture.

Indirect Objectto whomor for whom an action is intended (word or phrase).

The indirect object in the sentence on the top left is his companion.

Prepositional Phraseall the words to which a preposition refers; it also includesthe preposition itself. Prepositional phrases in the sentence on the top left include

by their beds and for their struggling investigator.

Passive Voicethe subject of the sentence undergoes the action of the verb.

Activevoice: God called Joseph.

Passivevoice: Joseph was called (by God).

Activevoice: We make mistakes.

Passivevoice: Mistakes are made.

Vowelsthe lettersA, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y (unobstructed air ow)

Consonantsany other letter (obstructed air ow)

Reexive Verbsthe subject is also the object

(get baptized, get ready, get dressed)

Intransitive Verbshave no direct object

(disappear, smile, die, repent, pray)

Clausea group of words with a subject and a verb

Independent Clausecan stand alone as a sentence

Dependent Clausecan not stand alone as a sentence

Predicatethe part of the clause that is not the subject

Iam a missionary. (Nominal)

Jesusis kind. (Adjective)


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26 Language Guide Spanish 2011Context: Helping your companion on the rst day of his/her mission

Function: Asking about and expressing a state of being

Tener (Common Expressions)

Tengo mucho miedo a los perros

I have (am) very afraid of dogs

tengo tenemos mucho(a) miedo a/de hablar a las personas

(I) have (we) have very afraid (of) of talking to people

tienes tenis poco (a) ganas de ser rechazado

(you) have (you a ll ) have a li tt le to fee l l ike doi ng someth ing o f bei ng re jected

tiene tienen diecinueve aos estar en esta rea

(you) have (you all) have nineteen years (old) of being in this area

tiene tienen sueo ser un misionero

(he/she) has (they) have to be sleepy (tired) of being a missionary

hambre ensear a las personas

hungry of teaching people

sed predicar el evangeliothirsty of preaching the gospel

calor

hot

fro

cold

fro

cold

Tiene mucho sueo? Cuntos aos t iene?

Are you very sleepy? How old are you?

S, tengo mucho sueo. Tengo diecinueve aos.

Ye s, I a m v er y s le ep y. I am ni ne te en ye ar s o ld .

No, no tengo sueo.

No, I am not sleepy.

1. When negating, the no goes between the subject and the verb: l no tiene miedo a los perro.2. When using cunto to ask a question, the noun comes before the verb: Cuntos aos tiene?

Cunto(a/s) (no)

How muchS,

Yes,

No,

No,

Por qu

Why

Porque

Because

(Spanish for Missionaries, p. 25)

Grammar principle

Header SentenceThe header sentence demonstrates the

grammar principle that is being used in the

board display. It functions as a guide for

the rest of the board display.

Question WordsThis section has words

or phrases used to

form questions with the

board display.

ExamplesThis section contains

example questions and

sentences that use the

grammar principles of

the board display.

Function & ContextThe function best describes how the

grammar principle is actually used in

communication.

The context is the framework around

which the vocabulary of the board display

was selected. Contexts are missionary

centered.

NotesOccasionally board displays will

have notes that help explain how to

use the board display.

Introduction - Elements of a Board Display

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Application Activity

Language Guide Spanish 2011Productive Skill: SpeakingReceptive Skill: Listening

ScenarioThe zone leaders call to inform you that you are going to train anew missionary. You are supposed to pick him/her up from the busstation. They tell you that your companion is going to have a longtrip and that he/she will bably be hungry and tired.

Practice:

Missionary A.You will take the role of the trainer. Ask themissionary about the following: If he/she is hungry, tired, cold, etc. How old he/she is If he/she is afraid of anything

Missionary B.You will take the role of the new missionary. Using

the board display as a guide, answer missionary A accordingly.

ExampleMissionary: Tiene hambre?New Missionary: S, tengo hambre.

Re-practice:You are a district leader and you noticed that on thekey indicators report, one of the companionships has a zero on theactual number for contacts of that week. You decided to go on adivision with him to nd out how to help.

Missionary A.You will take the role of a loving missionary leader.Find out the missionarys problem by asking about the following: If the missionary is afraid of something If the missionary likes the area, his/her companion, and being amissionary (use the word ganas) If the missionary feels condent

Missionary B.Use the board display as a guide to answermissionary A accordingly.

ExampleMissionary Leader: Tiene miedo de hablar a la gente?Missionary: No, tengo miedo de ser rechazado.

Additional Contexts

Describing how your investigators feel during your teachingappointments

.

Application ActivityEach board display is followed by an application

activity based on the context from the board

display. You will be fully engaged in using the

grammar principle and vocabulary just learned in a

meaningful missionary scenario, which mirrors the

kinds of tasks you will perform in the eld.

Receptive Skill & Productive SkillThe Receptive Skill tells how the Application

Activity will help you understand your mission

language.

The Productive Skill tells what type of

communication the Application Activity will

require you to use.


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Grammar Sequence


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Context: Teaching about God as our loving Heavenly FatherFunction: Asking about and expressing state of being

Equational Sentences (Invisible is)

Allah/Bapa di Surga (adalah) sempurna

God/Father in Heaven (is) perfect

Saya Kami(Exclusive) (tidak) patuh

I Kita (Inclusive) (Negates verbs/adjectives) obedient

We (bukan) jujur

Anda Anda/Kalian (Negates nouns) honest

You You gembira

Dia Mereka happy

He/She They sedih

sad

Bapa Surgawi jahat

Heavenly Father wicked

Yesus Kristus guru

Jesus Christ teacher

(Para) Nabi keluarga

Prophet(s) family

Iblis kawan/teman

Satan friend(s)

Juruselamat

(the) Savior

anak Allah

child (children) of God

Apakah Allah sempurna? Apakah kita anak Allah?

Is God perfect? Are we children of God?

Ya, Dia sempurna. Ya, kita anak Allah.

Yes, he is perfect. Yes, we are children of God

Tidak, Dia tidak sempurna. Tidak, kita bukan anak Allah.

No, he is not perfect. No, we are not children of God.

Note: Adalah can be used in afrmative statements to add emphasis

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

Not,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: SpeakingReceptive Skill: Listening

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion are walking towards your next appoint-

ment. On your way you notice a young man around 19 years old

sitting on the sidewalk up ahead. As you walk you realize that hes

been watching you and when you are close enough he signals for

you to come over. He asks, Ive seen you guys walking aroundin several places just recently. I have heard that you teach people

about God, who is He?

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the

young man and the other ll his role as the missionary. Have them

practice discussing who God and Jesus Christ are. In the mean-

time the teacher should be moving around among the missionaries

encouraging and giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:Now the young man asks who are you to teachthese things? Have the missionaries switch roles and practice

explaining:

-Who you are

-Who a prophet is

-Who the young man is

You are meeting with a young family and early on in your conver-

sation the mother says, Im confused about all the different things I

hear about God. Tell me what you believe about him.

You are riding on a city bus in your mission and you are sittingnext to two women who are taking about how confusing and difcult

life is, and you feel impressed to share with them the truth about

who they really are and who their Heavenly Father is.


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Conceptual Practice: Adjective and Possessive Word Order


Give missionaries the opportunity to practice putting adjectives in the proper location in English. InIndonesian, adjectives follow the noun they describe, unlike English. Read the English sentence below andrearrange the word order to reflect the Indonesianstructure. For example: This is Jesus Christs Gospel

would be changed to this is Gospel Jesus Christ. Also, The Gospel of Jesus Christ would be theGospel Jesus Christ.

- Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.- God is our Heavenly Father.- We are His children.- He restored the Jesus Christs Gospel.

-This is the true church.

- The prophets are righteous men.- Missionary work is a great calling.- Christ was a humble example.- He lived a perfect life.- He suffered for our sins.- He wants us to have eternal life.- We must follow his example.- Jesus healed blind men and made lame

men walk.- We must be hard workers.- My faith is in Christ.- Christ is the head of our church.- The Holy Ghost is our constant

companion


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12 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Talking about family

Function: Asking about and expressing possession or ownership

Adjectives/Possession After Nouns

Ini keluarga kecil.

This (is) (a) family small.

ini bapa saya, kamu, etc.

this/these father my, your, etc. (showing possession)

(bukan) ibu besar

itu (negates nouns) mother big

that/those adik kecil

younger sibling small

kakak baik

older sibling good saya (-ku) kami (Exclusive)

saudara bagus I, my kita (Inclusive)

sibling/relative good we, our

keluarga tinggi anda (-mu) anda/Kalianfamily tall you, your you, your (plural)

pendek dia (-nya) mereka

short he/she, his/her they, their

Apakah itu kakak lelaki anda? Apakah itu keluarga besar?

Is that your older brother? Is that a big family?

Ya, dia kakak lelaki-ku. Ya, itu keluarga besar.

Yes, he is my older brother. Yes, that is a big family.

Tidak, dia bukan kakak lelaki-ku. Tidak, itu keluarga kecil.

No, he is not my older brother. No, that is a small family.

*Note: Keluarga ini kecil means This family is small, as opposed to Ini keluarga kecil which means This is a small family. The same applies for itu.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion have an appointment to teach a new

investigator today, whom you met once before. When you arrive at

the investigators home, you nd someone there, but it is not the

same person you met the other day. He/she quickly informs you

that he/she is a friend of the resident, and that the resident whomyou had an appointment with had to work unexpectedly and will not

be home until later.

1. Practice:In pairs, with one missionary as the friend, have mis-

sionaries introduce themselves, ask about his/her family, and talk

about their own families. If the teacher feels that it would be helpful,

he/she may also participate as the friend.

2. Re-practice:Now that they have found out more about his/her

family and gotten to know him a little, missionaries should explainthat they teach about Christ and why they are here to invite the per-

son to church. Missionaries then describe the church building (you

may want to tell missionaries beforehand what the building looks

like, or show a photograph of a building they can describe). Also,

missionaries should ask the person if they can meet with him/her

again, and the person should describe his/her house or apartment.

You just nished teaching a lesson to one of your recent converts.

You ask him if he has any friends, family, or neighbors who would

be interested in learning about the gospel. He tells you about the

family who lives next door to him. Have each missionary take turns

being the investigator, have them describe the family that lives nextdoor to them.


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14 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Planning daily activities

Function: Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose

Simple Verbs

Saya mau pergi ke toko

I would like (to) go to (the) store.

Dia (tidak) mau makan nasi

He not to want to eat rice

Anda dapat minum sarapan

You can to drink breakfast

Kita ingin main jus

We (inclusive) to desire to play juice

Kami hendaknya tidur gereja

We (exclusive) should to sleep church

Mereka suka belajar sepak bola

They to like to learn soccer

datang ke rumah simpatisanto come to investigators house

pergi ke

to go to

jumpa

to meet

Apakah anda mau main sepak bola?

Do you want to play soccer?

Ya, saya mau main sepak bola.

Yes, I want to play soccer.

Tidak, saya tidak mau main sepak bola.

No, I dont want to play soccer.

Note: Mau, boleh, dapat, ingin can be omitted to indicate just a simple action (eg: Saya makan sarapan = I eat breakfast)

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that...?)


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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: Speaking, writingReceptive Skill: Listening

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion are planning your activities for tomorrow.

Determine what you will do, where you will go, who you will meet,

etc

1. Practice:With your companion, plan your activities. One com-panion says what you will do, while the other writes the activities in

the Missionary Daily Planner. Make at least 5 or 6 different plans.

In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the

missionaries encouraging and giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:Companions will switch roles so that the compan-

ion who was writing will now say 5-6 new plans, while the compan-

ion who was speaking before will now write in his or her planner.

You are organizing a preparation day activity. You want to invite

some members and investigators to play soccer together to help

the members fellowship your investigators. With your companion,

plan where you will go, who should go, and what you will do before

or after you play soccer.


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16 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Identifying personal possessions in the classroom, residence, and at home

Function: Asking about and expressing possession or ownership

Possession (Ada, Punya, Milik)

Saya ada kawan.

I have (a) friend.

Saya Kami (Exclusive) (tidak) ada tulisan suci

I Kita (Inclusive) (not) to have/ to exist scriptures

We mempunyai sepatu

Anda Anda/Kalian to have shoe

You You (plural) memiliki kemeja

Dia Mereka (Siapa) to own shirt

He/She They gaun

dress

barang

thing

celanapants

dasi

necktie

mobil

car

Siapa mempunyai dasi? Siapa memiliki mobil?

Who has a necktie? Who owns a car?

Saya mempunyai dasi. Anda memiliki mobil.

I have a necktie. You own a car.

Mereka tidak mempunyai dasi. Saya tidak memiliki mobil.

They do not have neckties. I do not own a car.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)

(Siapa)

(Who?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are asked to give a presentation about being a missionary to

the young men and young women in the ward in which you are

serving. As part of the presentation, you are asked to describe what

the MTC is like. Prepare to describe different aspects of the MTC,

specically what the setting of different buildings was like. What didyou have in terms of furniture, books, and other objects?

1. Prepare:Give the group a couple of minutes to work individually

adding to the list of vocabulary used in this lesson items around in

the classroom, in their residence, or even at home that belong to

them and that they use and refer to frequently in preparation for the

practice.

2. Practice:Working in pairs and using possessive adjectives and

vocabulary just learned, have missionaries inquire of each otherwhat they own or dont own, as far as possessions or items in the

classroom, in their residence, or at home. Use as much detail as

possible, and use any other vocabulary and grammar you know

from previous lessons Have them try to really make this a useful

practice so that they will never have to refer to these items again in

their native language.

3. Re-practice:Have the missionaries rotate companions and re-

peat the activity using different vocabulary.

While walking to you next appointment you see a man waiting for a

bus reading a newspaper. You invite him to listen to your message.

He raises his hand and says, My young friend, dont waste your

time with me. Ive stopped believing in God. There is too much suf-

fering, war, abuse too much injustice for me to believe in a lovingGod. Though I wish it was otherwise, either He doesnt exist or He

is indifferent to our struggles. Using the possessive adjectives as

much as possible, share with him as many truths as you can think

of about the reality of his Heavenly Father and all the wonderful

things he has given to us (and to him): our families, choice, hope of

eternal life, our bodies, loved ones, etc.


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Conceptual Practice: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs


For each sentence, have missionaries designate the verbs as transitive or intransitive. For example, theteacher reads, When the light rested upon me, I saw two personages standing above me, then asksabout each verbrested, saw, and standingand a missionary says, Rested is intransitive, saw is

transitive, and standing is intransitive. Be sure to point out the difference between a transitive verbphrase (eg. I stopped the car.) and a prepositional phrase with an intransitive verb (eg. I stopped by thecar.).

-Joseph translated the gold plates into English.-The Prophet Moroni wrote the book of Moroni.-Nephi sought materials to build a ship, so he prayed.-Both Lehi and Nephi saw a vision of the tree of life.-When the light rested upon me, I saw two personages standing above me.-

The Savior taught the Nephites many important principles during his visit.-After waking up, Lehi found the Liahona outside his tent.-Nephi created a hand-made bow when his bow broke in the wilderness.-Nephi cut off Labans head when he found him lying drunk in the street.-Nephi compelled Labans servant to go with them into the wilderness.-The Lord instructed Nephi to build a ship.-Nephi made tools to build the ship which would sail to the promised land.-Laman and Lemuel rebelled and tied Nephi up.-The storm ended after Laman and Lemuel untied Nephi.

-Lehi offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving after they arrived in the promised land.

-Laman and Lemuel hated Nephi and his followers.-The Lord warned Nephi in a dream to separate themselves from the Lamanites. -The Lord promised both Nephites and Lamanites prosperity if they obeyed Him.


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Function: Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location

Ber- Prex (Intransitive Verb Roots)

Saya pernah berdoa tentang Kitab Mormon

I to have ever pray about the Book of Mormon

Anda sudah temu dengan orang missionaries

You already to meet with the missionaries

Dia sedang ber+ kir dengan uskup

He to be in the middle of to think with the bishop

Kita/Kami akan henti tentang pesan pemulihan

We shall or will to stop about the message of the Restoration

Mereka belum angkat merokok

They not yet to leave to smoke

tidak pernah buat minum teh/kopi/arak

have never to do to drink tea/coffee/alcohol

tidak akan ubah makan dadahwill not to change take drugs

ke gereja

to go to church

dosa

sin

keinginan kamu/saya

your/my desires

Apakah anda sudah berhenti merokok?

Have you already stopped smoking?

Ya, saya sudah berhenti merokok.

Yes, I already stopped smoking.

Tidak, saya belum berhenti merokok.

No, I have not yet stopped smoking.

Note: The ber- prex does not work with all verb base words.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are teaching Septa. It is your third visit and you are following

up on a commitment to obey the word of wisdom.

1. Practice:In pairs, with one missionary taking the role of Septa

and using the grammar principles and vocabulary of this lessonand any other grammar and vocabulary they may know up to this

point, have the missionaries follow up to see whether or not Septa

is keeping his commitment to obey the Word of Wisdom.

2. Re-practice:Have the missionaries switch roles, and rotate

practice companions and repeat the activity a second time. Move

around among them and give needed help and encouragement.

An appointment has just fallen through, so youve decided to use

your time to visit some of your investigators and follow up on com-

mitments. Visit briey with Hendro to see if he and his family are

keeping their commitment to read and pray about the Book of Mor-

mon, come to church, and obey the word of wisdom.


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Function: Asking about and describing actions and events

Ber- Prex (Noun Roots)

Kita (boleh) berdoa (kepada) Allah

We can pray to God

Joseph Smith dapat iman kepada Yesus Kristus

Joseph Smith can faith to a person Jesus Christ

Dia harus ber + jalan untuk hutan kecil

He should walk to before verbs small forest

Anda perlu lutut ke berdoa

You (Apakah) need to kneel to a location pray

Mereka doa dari Bapa di Surga

They to pray from God

Saya tugas di Dia

I task/assignment in, at, on a location Him

mengenali gereja yang benarrecognize the true church

memulihkan gereja yang benar

restore the true church

Apakah dia berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar?

Did he pray to recognize the true church?

Ya, dia berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar.

Yes, he prayed to recognize the true church.

Tidak, dia tidak berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar.

No, he did not pray to recognize the true church.

Note: Ber + noun roots can have the meaning of to have (root), to wear (root), or to ride (root).

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: Speaking, WritingReceptive Skill: Listening

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are teaching Endah and Petrus for the rst time. Share with

them the events of Joseph Smiths rst vision of the Father and the

Son, and discuss any questions they may have.

1. Practice:Working in companionships and using the ber- prex(noun roots), plus any other grammar and vocabulary they may

know up to this point, have the missionaries discuss Joseph Smiths

rst vision with one missionary taking the role of the investigator

and the other one the missionary.


practice companions and repeat the activity. Move around among

them and give needed help and encouragement.

You have been asked to give a talk during sacrament meeting

about the restoration. Using the ber- prex (noun roots), plus any

other grammar and vocabulary prepare to give a 5-10 minute talk.

Make sure to include at least 1 scripture reference.


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24 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Teaching about the Saviors earthly ministry


Me- Prex

Yesus Kristus mendiri(kan) Gereja-Nya

Jesus Christ established His church.

Allah (tidak) mel, panggil duabelas rasul

God (did) not m, n, ng, ny, r, w, y to call 12 apostles

Dia mend, + pilih wewenang Imamat

He j, t*, c, z to choose priesthood authority

Para Rasul memb, beri bagi dosa kita

Apostles p*, f*, per to give for our sins

Yesus Kristus mengg, derita di atas kayu salib

Jesus Christ h, k*, kh, vowels to suffer on the cross

Saya Kami menys* ajar Injil-Nya

I We (exclusive) mengemonosyllabic roots to teach His gospel

Kita laku(kan) mukjizatWe (inclusive) *letters marked with to do miracles

Anda Anda/Kalian asterisk are dropped sembuh(kan) orang yang

You You (pl.) to heal sakit/buta/tuli

Dia Mereka patuh(i) the sick/blind/deaf

He/She They to obey perintah perintah

commandments

Apakah Yesus Kristus memilih duabelas rasul? Apakah Bapa Surgawi menderita di atas kayu salib?

Did Jesus Christ called 12 apostles? Did Heavenly Father suffer upon the cross?

Ya, Yesus Kristus memilih duabelas rasul? Tidak, Bapa Surgawi tidak menderita di atas kayu salib?

Yes, Jesus Christ called 12 apostles. No, Heavenly Father did not suffer on the cross.

Note: Using me- with some verb bases, and most adjective and noun bases, requires using a sufx also.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion just met one of the members neighbors.

She is Hindu, but she proudly displays two pictures, one of Jesus

and one of the Virgin Mary, on the wall opposite her shrine to Krish-

na. She says, I love Jesus but I dont really know anything about

him, except that he teaches the good way.

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the wom-

an and the other ll the role as the missionary. Have them practice

discussing the Saviors earthly ministry. In the meantime the teach-

er should be moving around among the missionaries encouraging

and giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:Now the woman asks why do people follow the

Jesus? Switch roles and practice explaining about

the miracles Jesus Christ performed how He established His church

how He died on the cross

You are teaching a recent convert who is struggling to obey the

word of wisdom. You feel impressed to share with him Gods love

for him and about the Saviors earthy ministry.

You just met a teenager on the train. She tells you that her momhas been stealing money from her in order to continue her drinking

and gambling habits. She asks, How can I help her, and forgive

her? You respond by testifying about Christs earthly ministry.


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26 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Teaching about scripture stories

Function: Asking and answering questions of quality, quantity, number, and sequence

Se- Prex (classiers)

Joseph Smith adalah seorang nabi Allah.

Joseph Smith is a prophet of God.

Yohanes melihat batang kitab suci

John to see a/an (something cylindrical) a book of scripture

Kitab Mormon menulis se + buah* pohon

The Book of Mormon to write a/an (objects) tree

Lehi ekor penglihatan

Lehi a/an (animal) vision

Alma (bukan) suatu* malaikat

Alma (notfor a/an (abstract) angel

Raja Benyamin nouns) (do not add se-) pengkhotbahan

King Benjamin (tidak) Sermon

(notfor sapiverbs and cow

adjectives)

Apakah Yohanes seorang rasul Kristus? Apakah Lehi melihat seekor kuda dalam penglihatan dia?

Was John an apostle of Christ? Did Lehi see a horse in his vision?

Ya, Yohanes adalah seorang rasul Kristus. Tidak, Lehi melihat sebatang pohon dalam penglihatan-nya.

Yes, John was an apostle of Christ. No, Lehi saw a tree in his vision.

Note: Sebuah can be used for just about any tangible object, yet there are many other classiers. For more specic classiers, see the grammar text.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)One of your investigators has a question about faith, what is faith?

And what can he do to increase his faith? You decide to share a

story from the scriptures with him.

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of theinvestigator and the other ll his role as the missionary. Have them

practice discussing a scripture or a passage about faith (Alma 32).

In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the

missionaries encouraging and giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:Choose another scripture or passage about faith

and explain more to your investigator.

You are teaching the restoration to Mos. Using the Se- Prex and

any other grammar principles explain about the First Vision and the

Book of Mormon.


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Conceptual Practice: Active and Passive Voice


Have missionaries practice changing the active voice sentences shown below into passive voice. Forexample, the teacher gives an active voice sentence: Joseph translated the gold plates into English; amissionary changes it to passive voice: The gold plates were translated into English by Joseph Smith.

-Joseph translated the gold plates into English.-The Prophet Moroni wrote the book of Moroni.-The Prophet Nephi accomplished many great things through his faith.-Both Lehi and Nephi saw a vision of the tree of life.-2500 people saw the Savior on the first day of his visit to the Nephites.-The Savior taught the Nephites many important principles during his visit.-Lehi found the Liahona in front of his tent door early one morning.

-Nephi created a hand-made bow when his bow broke in the wilderness.

-Nephi cut off Labans head when he found him lying drunk in the street.-Nephi compelled Labans servant to accompany them into the wilderness.-The Lord instructed Nephi in the art of ship building.-Nephi made tools in order to build the ship for their voyage to the promised land.-Laman and Lemuel tied Nephi up and threatened to throw him overboard.-The Lord calmed the storm after Laman and Lemuel untied Nephi.-Lehi offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving upon their arrival in the promised land.-After Lehis death, Laman and Lemuel threatened to kill Nephi and his followers.

-The Lord warned Nephi in a dream to separate themselves from the Lamanites.

-The Lord promised both Nephites and Lamanites prosperity if they were righteous.-The Lamanites eventually destroyed the Nephites because of their wickedness.-The Lord withdrew his disciples from among the people at the end of the BofM.

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Di- Prex (3rd Person Passive Voice)

Kitab Mormon diterjemahkan oleh Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith

Injil (tidak) beri(kan) oleh Allah

Gospel (negates verbs/adjectives) to give (something) by God

Imamat pulih(kan) para rasul Kristus

Priesthood to restore (something) Christs apostles

Gereja di + bangun(kan) para misionaris

Church to establish (something) misisonaries

Kebenaran khotbah(kan) para nabi

Truth to preach (something) prophets

tulis

to write

Apakah imamat dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus?

Was the priesthood restored by Christs apostles?

Ya, imamat dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus.

Yes, the priesthood was restored by Christs apostles.

Tidak, imamat tidak dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus.

No, the priesthood was not restored by Christs apostles.

Di+(verb root) means to be (verb)ed. It does NOT create past tense. Passive voice means the subject is done unto, whereas active voice means the subject is doing the verb.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)


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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion just met a family. Their neighbors are

members and sometimes they allow two of their children to go to

church with them. The father asks, how is your church different

from other churches?

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the

father and the other ll the role as the missionary. Have them prac-

tice discussing the restoration. In the meantime the teacher should

be moving around among the missionaries encouraging and giving

help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:The father states, I dont see much of a difference

between your church and the Catholic Church. Practice explaining

about the restoration.

You are teaching an investigator who only comes to church once a

month, because he has a calling in his other church. You feel in-

spired to share again with him the message of the restoration, and

testify that this is the Saviors church.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of cause and effect

kan Sufx

Joseph Smith menterjemahkan Kitab Mormon

Joseph Smith translated (the) Book of Mormon.

Allah (tidak) memulihkan injil Yesus Kristus

God (negates to restore (something) Jesus Christs Gospel

Dia verbs and mentafsirkan injil-NyaHe/She adjectives) to interpret (something) His Gospel

Orang-orang menjalankan asas-asas Injil

People to live/follow (the) principles of the gospel

Simpatisan (somethingabstract) imamat

(The) Investigator mendengarkan priesthood

to listen to/hear kebenaran

(someone/something) truth

melakukan doa anak-anak-Nyato do the prayers of His children

apa yang benar

what is right

Apakah Allah memulihkan Injil-Nya? Apakah simpatisan melakukan tekad?

Did God restore his Gospel? Did the investigator do the commitment?

Ya, Allah memulihkan Injil-Nya. Tidak, simpatisan tidak melakukan tekad.

Yes, God restored His Gospel. No, the investigator did not do the commitment.

(?)

Ya,

Tidak,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)

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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)One of the members just introduced you to his dad, John. John is

Seventh Day Adventist. He has seen and read parts of the Book of

Mormon. He wants to know more about the Book of Mormon and

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of John and

the other ll his role as the missionary. Have them practice teach-

ing about the Book of Mormon and the Restoration, using the kan

sufx and any other known grammar. In the meantime the teacher

should be moving around among the missionaries encouraging and

giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:After you nish explaining about the Book of Mor-

mon and the Restoration, John asks a few questions. Answer the

following questions.a. What is the priesthood?

b. Who translated the Book of Mormon?

c. How is the Book of Mormon different from the Bible?

You are planning on inviting Tina to read from the Book of Mormon.

Create a lesson plan explaining the importance of the Book of Mor-

mon and the Restoration.

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Function: Narrating experiences and telling stories

i Sufx

Saya mendatangi surga dengan doa

I draw close to heaven by prayer

Allah (tidak) mengasihi semua Orang pelayanan

God Not to love (someone) everyone service

Yesus Kristus melayani pencobaan pertobatanJesus Christ to serve (someone) trials repentance

Anda mengatasi sesama kita sepenuh hati

you to overcome (something) eachother all (his/your) hearts

Roh Kudus mengikuti Yesus Kristus pengorbanan

The Holy Ghost to follow (someone/something) Jesus Christ sacrice

mengilhami nabi kasih Tuhan

to inspire (someone) prophet the love of the Lord

kitaus

Apakah anda mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa?

Do you overcome trials with prayer?

Ya, saya mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa.

Yes, I overcome trials with prayer.

Tidak, saya tidak mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa.

No, I dont overcome trials with prayer.

Note: The i sufx can be attached to most me- and di- prexed verbs.

(?)Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)

A li ti A ti it


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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: Speaking, WritingReceptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)The Kristanto family has been recently baptized. The family has

been very enthusiastic about the gospel, but they have recently

run into a trial. Brother Kristanto lost his job and now the family is

struggling to make it to church each week because the cost to pay

the angkot fares is too high. The family wants to do what is right,but also wonders if God may be punishing them for their decision to

leave their former church and join this one.

1. Practice:In companionships, one missionary take on the role of

Brother Kristanto, and the other the role of the missionary. Practice

sharing that God loves the Kristantos and would not punish them

for making such a good decision. The missionary will share an ex-

perience in which he or she felt Gods love in a time of trial. Use the

i sufx and any other known grammar and vocabulary.

2. Re-practice:Have the missionaries switch roles, and then switch

practice companions. Move among them to give needed help and

encouragement.

Atika is a recent convert of only a few weeks. She is experiencing

difculty because her family is displeased with her decision to join

the church. You stop by her house to give some words of encour-

agement, but she is not home. Write a note using the grammar

principle and vocabulary that gives words of encouragement andtestifying of Gods love for her. Also, remind her to read the Book of

Mormon, giving a specic section that has helped you in times of

need. Exchange your note with another missionary.

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Ke- -an Circumx (Adjectives)

Kita (akan) merasa Kegembiraan

We (will) feel happiness

Saya Kami(Exclusive) (tidak) diberkati dengan ke + gembira + an

I Kita (Inclusive) (negates verbs) blessed with happy

We lembut

Anda Anda/Kalian soft

You You (pl.) damai

Dia Mereka peaceful

He/She They sabar

patient

gelap

dark

benartrue

kuat

strong

Apakah anda merasa kedamaian?

Do you feel peace?

Ya, saya merasa kedamaian.

Yes, I feel peace.

Tidak, saya tidak merasa kedamaian.

No, I dont feel peace.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

Apakah

(Is it that?)



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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are teaching Iwan about the Book of Mormon. You just read

Moroni 10:4-5 and he asks How do we recognize the promptings

of the Holy Ghost?

1. Practice:In pairs, have one missionary take the role of theinvestigator and the other ll his role as the missionary. Have them

practice discussing how to recognize the Holy Ghost, using the

kean circumx and any other grammar they knwo. In the mean-

time the teacher should be moving around among the missionaries

encouraging and giving help when necessary.

2. Re-practice:Now the investigator asks how did you know the

Book of Mormon was the word of God? Explain how you recognize

the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Anna is struggling with some big challenges in her life. You have

asked her to pray. Explain how she will recognize answers to her

prayers.


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Conceptual Practice: That


-God has a body of flesh and bone that is glorified and perfected.-He sent us to earth so that we can learn and grow.-That knowledge helps me to be happy.-God blessed us with parents that teach us.

-The gospel that was restored blesses families.

-God calls prophets who teach us about the plan of salvation.-They teach us that Jesus Christ is central to Gods plan.-That helps us to prepare for eternal life.-God sent his Son so that if we have faith in him we can return to Gods presence.-I know that Jesus Christ suffered for our sins.-People that were wicked rejected Jesus Christ.-The Church that Jesus Christ established was destroyed.-Joseph Smith was a young boy that was called to restore the Church of Jesus Christ

-Peter, James, and John, appeared to Joseph smith so that the priesthood could berestored.

-The book of Mormon provides evidence that Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God.-We can know that it is true by the Holy Ghost.-The Holy Ghost will help you know that what we are teaching is true.-God answers our prayers through feelings that are quiet and peaceful.-I promise you that you will receive answers to your prayers.

Have missionaries practice deciding which that: yang, bahwa, itu, agar/supaya touse. For example, the teacher gives a sentence using the word that: The Book of

Mormon is proof thatJoseph Smith was a prophet.The missionaries decide whichthatto use in Indonesian: The Book of Mormon is proof bahwaJoseph Smith was aprophet.

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Function: Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose

an Sufx

Kita akan mengalami tantangan.

We will experience challenges.

Anda (tidak) selalu menerima pilihan

You (negate verbs/ always to receive choice

Elder ____ adjectives) sering membaca tindakanElder _____ often to read action

Sister ____ jarang dihalangi oleh godaan

Sister _____ rarely to be impeded by temptation

Tuhan harus diberikan makanan

The Lord must to be given food

bisa membuat tulisan

can to do/to make writings

tulisan suciscriptures

Kenapa anda sering membaca tulisan suci?

Why do you often read the scriptures?

Karena saya suka membaca tulisan suci.

Because I like to read the scriptures.

Supaya saya jarang dihalangi oleh godaan.

So that I will rarely be impeded by temptation.

Note: Literally, the an sufx translates to the things which are (verb)ed [e.g.: makan = to eat, makanan = the things which are eaten (food)]

(?)

Kenapa?Why?

Karena

Because

Sebab

Reason/Because

Supaya/Agar

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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: SpeakingReceptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)While you are teaching the rst lesson, Subadi says that he is

interested in what the prophets teach and wants to know why those

things are important to us right now. He says that he often wonders

why he is here on the earth and what the purpose of his existence

here is. He is interested to learn what the prophets have to sayabout these questions.

1. Prepare:With your companion, discuss the principles that would

be important to teach Subadi at this point in the lesson. Discuss

what Subadi needs to know, feel and do following your teaching.

Find one scripture that you might share to teach this principle.

2. Practice: Working in pairs, one missionary teaching his compan-

ion (taking the role of Subadi) what the prophets have taught about

our life on this earth. Read the scripture together and talk aboutthings that we have while in this life (a physical body, an opportunity

to learn, experiences to help us learn, a Savior, etc.) using the an

sufx and as much of the vocabulary from the lesson as possible,

plus other words you may know. After teaching Subadi this prin-

ciple, use the an sufx to nd out if he has any questions about

what you have taught. Also, use the an sufx to bear your own

testimony that what you taught is true.

3. Re-practice:Have the missionaries switch roles or companions

and practice again.

You are teaching a Gospel Essentials class in Church in the ward

where you are assigned and a member of the class asks the ques-

tion: What really is the purpose of this life with all of its difculties?

Rather than just give him answers, use questions to teach as many

of the truths as you can from the vocabulary in this lesson and otherwords you may know.

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Function: Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics

Pe- Prex

Nabi seorang pewayu.

(A) prophet (is) a revelator

Yesus Kristus (bukan) seorang pe- besar umum

Jesus Christ (is not) a (person) l, m, n, ng, ny, r, w, y general authority

Nabi pen- + tebusProphet d, j, t*, c redeemer

(Para) rasul pem- pimpin

The apostles b, p*, f, per (leader)

Elder/Sister ___ peng- utus

Elder/Sister ____ g, h, k*, kh, vowels messenger

Saya Kita (Inclusive) peny- layan

I Kami(Exclusive) s* one who serves

We penge- ikutAnda Kalian/Anda monosyllabic roots follower

You You tulis

Dia Mereka *letters marked with

asterisk are dropped

writer

He/She They jahat

wicked person

Apakah Thomas S. Monson seorang pewahyu? Apakah anda seorang penulis?

Is Thomas S. Monson a revelator? Are you a writer?

Ya, Thomas S. Monson seorang pewahyu. Bukan, saya bukan seorang penulis.

Yes, Thomas S. Monson is a revelator. No, I am not a writer.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,No,

(Apakah)

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Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: Speaking, WritingReceptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)One of your investigators introduced you to their friends, a beauti-

ful family. Although hesitant, the parents agreed to let you visit later

that evening. They are the parents of 2 young children. Early in the

lesson the father, Petrus, says that he and some of his friends dis-

agree with their pastor and are considering creating their own study

group. He mentions that he is somewhat skeptical about the idea of

new scripture and prophets.

1. Prepare:Give the missionaries a couple of minutes to review

the grammar and vocabulary from the lesson and prepare to share

about the organization of the church.

2. Practice:Working in pairs, have one missionary take the role of

the investigator and the other the missionary. Have them ask ques-

tions and discuss the organization of the church using the grammarand vocabulary and other words they may know.

3. Re-practice:Have the missionaries switch roles and partners so

they are not working with the same person the second time around,

and have them go through the scenario a second time. Move

around among them and give help and encouragement as needed.

Hold a short testimony meeting and give the missionaries an oppor-

tunity to bear their testimonies about the organization of the church,

using the grammar principle and as much of the vocabulary as pos-

sible.


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Conceptual Practice: Verbal Nouns


A verbal noun is a noun of an action. They refer to theprocessof the action, rather than the actualdoing. For example, in English, verbal nouns often end with -ing, like we went to Spain for therunningof the bulls. In this sentence, runningis a noun, not a verb. Not all verbal nouns end in -

ing. Some of them end in -ment, as in establishment, -tion, as in glorification, or -ence/-ance,as in difference. Taking a word such as glorification, and changing it to -ing may help: glorificationglorifying. Often the verbal noun is used in the phrase, the (verb)ing ofsomething.

Practice deciding whether the italicizedword in each sentence is a verb or a verbal noun.________________________________________________________________

- Joseph Smith decided thatprayingto God was the only way to receive an answer.- Joseph Smith was given the task of translatingthe Book of Mormon.

- God is our lovingFather in Heaven.- By readingthe Book of Mormon, you can feel the Spirit.- God showed his love for us through the restorationof the Gospel.- Through repentance, we can be forgiven of our sins.- Takingthe sacrament renews our baptismal covenants.- In the Garden of Eden, Jesus Christ completed the atonement.- By atoningfor our sins, the Savior saved us from spiritual death.- We serve our Father in Heaven when we are servingothers.- Studyingthe scriptures helps us feel Gods love.

- The church is led by a livingprophet.- The organizationof the church is inspired.- Christ visited His other sheep after His resurrection.- We can be cleansed from sin by repentingof our sins and strivingto keep our covenants.

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Function: Asking about and answering questions of contrasting attitudes, emotions, and feelings

Pe an Circumx

Pembaptisan (adalah) perjanjian kita yang pertama.

Baptism (is) covenant our which is rst.

Penetapan (tidak/bukan) penerimaan waktu

Conrmation (no/not) reception/receiving time

Pendamaian berarti pemberian Yesus KristusThe Atonement means giving Jesus Christ

Pelayanan penderitaan sempurna

Service/Ministry suffering perfect

Pemulihan pemahaman Kurnia Roh Kudus

Restoration understanding The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Wahyu pengetahuan Tuhan

Revelation knowledge/knowing Lord

AllahGod

Apakah wahyu berarti pengetahuan dari Tuhan? Apakah penetapan berarti pemulihan Injil Yesus Kristus?

Does revelation mean knowledge from God? Does conrmation mean the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Ya, wahyu berarti pengetahuan dari Tuhan. Bukan, penetapan berarti penerimaan Kurnia Roh Kudus.

Yes, revelation means knowledge from God. No, conrmation means the receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

Note: The Pean circumx creates a verbal noun. It conjugates in the same manner as the me- and pe- prexes.

(?)Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)



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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You have now had two visits with Ari, and you have discussed

lesson one. Today you are in his home and plan to teach about

the plan of salvation. Give a simple overview about how Heavenly

Father has a plan for us to be happy, and explain that baptism and

conrmation are part of that plan. Answer any questions he may

have.

1. Practice:Working in companionships and using the grammar

principles and vocabulary of this lesson and any other grammar

and vocabulary they may know up to this point, have the missionar-

ies discuss the plan of salvation, with one missionary taking the role

of the investigator and the other one the missionary.


practice companions and repeat the activity. Move around amongthem and give needed help and encouragement.

Today you are on an exchange with the junior companion of your

district leader in his area. You have a lesson with one of his inves-

tigators, Bambang. Your companion has asked you to give a brief

message about the Atonement. You plan to discuss any questions

he may have or give more details of what you have shared during

your overview as he expresses interest, following the overview.

Per- -an Circumx


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Di mana kita mendapatkan pertolongan

Where (can) we nd help

Bagaimana dia menerima pekerjaan

How he to receive work

Dari mana kami menemukan perbuatanFrom where we (exclusive) to nd (something) actions

Apakah anda melihat pelajaran

Is it that you to see lesson

Kapan Elder/Sister mencari perjanjian

When Elder/Sister to nd promise/covenant

membuat peraturan

to make rule

perhatianattention

perbaikan

repair

Bagaimana saya membuat perjanjian? Apakah dia menemukan pekerjaan?

(How do I make a covenant?) (Did he nd work?)

Anda membuat perjanjian dengan pembaptisan. Tidak, dia tidak menemukan pekerjaan

(You make a covenant by baptism.) (No, he did not nd work.)

Note: Per- -an creates nouns with meanings that vary depending on the type of base word used. Many are related to intransitive ber- verbs, and create a noun indicating

the result of the action. Others indicate the location of an action. For more detailed information, consult the grammar text.

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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are teaching the Sinaga family about the Gospel of Jesus

Christ. When you teach about enduring to the end, Brother Sinaga

asks some questions of how he and his family can do this. Some

of his questions include, How can I give attention to my family and

my job? Where can we nd help when we struggle?

1. Practice:Each missionary thinks of 3-4 questions Brother Sina-

ga may ask and writes them down. Then, in companionships, share

your questions with each other, and write each others questions

down. Then, together, think of ways to answer these questions us-

ing the per- -an circumx and all other grammar you have learned

up to this point.

2. Re-practice:Switch companions and create 2 more questions

together. Now, in groups of two companionships, one companion-ship share a question. The other companionship listens, then gives

an answer.

The Mongan family is very active in the area in which you are serv-

ing. Brother and Sister Mongan invite you over for dinner. They

have 3 young children who love to listen to the missionaries teach.

With your companion prepare a lesson teaching about what we

must do to be happy in this life. Use the per- -an circumx, the

question words in this lesson, as well as any other vocabulary you

have learned.


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Telling time in Indonesian is different than English.

Seperempat

Quarter

Setengah

Half

Lewat

Pass

Kurang

Minus

Time is given by sayingJam then the hour, andthe number of minuteseither past, or before the

hour. For example, 3:20would be Jam three pass20. Between 1 minute and29 minutes is given in thisformat. If the time isbetween 31 minutes and 59minutes, the time is givenfrom the next hour, minusthe number of minutes. So,

6:50 is jam six minus ten.The half hour is given bysaying jam half then thenext hour. So, 3:30 is jamhalf four.

Practice saying the following times, using

English numbers:

2:15 3:17 11:49

12:09 10:30 4:32

8:11 2:00 9:16

7:15 5:45 1:01

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Kita (boleh) bertemu lagi pada hari Senin, jam tujuh malam

We can meet again on Monday (at) seven night

Saya (dapat) datang lagi pada hari Minggu pukul empat pagi

I can come again on Sunday four morning

Anda (tidak boleh) jumpa lagi Senin lima siangYou cannot meet again Monday ve afternoon

Dia (tidak dapat) datang ke gereja Selasa enam sore

He cannot come to church Tuesday six evening

Kami/Kita Rabu tujuh

We Wednesday seven

Mereka Kamis sembilan

They Thursday nine

Jumat duabelas

Friday twelve

Sabtu

Saturday

Bolehkah kita jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam?

Can we meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm?

Ya, kita boleh jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam

Yes, we can meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm.

Tidak, kita tidak dapat jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam

No, we cannot meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

TidakNo,

Bolehkah

May?

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When?



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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You and your companion just met Stefan on the bus. He is interest-

ed in learning more about the church. Try to set up a time for you to

meet with him. He is very busy.

1. Practice:In pairs, with one missionary taking the role of Stefan

and using the grammar principle and vocabulary of this lesson and

any other grammar and vocabulary they may know up to this point,

have the missionaries set up an appointment to meet with Stefan.


practice companions and repeat the activity a second time. Move

around among them and give needed help and encouragement.

You met Paryoto on the bus. He is interested in coming to church.

Tell him when church is and then, set up a time to meet with him

and teach him more about the gospel.

Sister Movina brought her friend Tina to church and has asked

you to set up an appointment so that you can teach her.

Ter- Prex (Adjectives)


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Function: Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics

Dia (adalah) paling pandai

He (is) (the) (most) smart

Anda (tidak) ter + baik

You (not) (most good

Keluarga besar Family big/great

Injil Yesus Kristus paling kuat

Gospel of Jesus Christ (most) strong

Kita kurang semangat

We (less) enthusiastic

Simpatisan lemah

The investigator weak

tinggi

tall

rendah hati

humble

gembira

happy

Apakah keluarga terpenting? Apakah dia rendah hati?

Is family the most important? Is he humble?

Ya, keluarga terpenting. Tidak, dia tidak rendah hati.

Yes, family is the most important. No, he is not humble.

It is important to remember that ter- has four primary functions in Indonesian, thus it is important to remember that not every root preceded by the prex ter- will result inan elative meaning.

(?)

Ya,

Yes,Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

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55Language Guide Indonesian 2011Productive Skill: SpeakingReceptive Skill: Listening

Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are waiting for the bus, when a man walks up to you. He says

he has seen people like you before, dressed in white shirts and

ties, and wondered who you were and what you were doing. He

introduces himself as Leo, and asks who you are.

1. Practice:In pairs, get to know Leo by asking questions about

him, his family and his background using the superlative. After intro-

ducing yourselves, Leo asks why the gospel is so important to you.

Explain how the Church and its teachings bring the most happy

feelings and experiences in life, and less sadness and negative ex-

periences, using the superlative and any other grammar principles

you have learned.

2. Re-practice:Switch roles, then rotate practice companions and

repeat the practice activity.

You are teaching a recent convert to the Church, and he/she has

some questions about what type of person Jesus Christ is. Using

the superlative and any other grammar principles you have learned,

explain to this member how Jesus Christ is the most perfect exam-

ple of good attributes.

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56 Language Guide Indonesian 2011Context: Teach about the Plan of Salvation


Adam dan Hawa terjatuh karena dosa mereka.

Adam and Eve fell because of their sin.

Tubuh kita (tidak) tercipta dari daging dan tulang

Our bodies not created from/of esh and bone

Rencana Keselamatan terdiri sebab pendamaianThe Plan of Salvation built because of atonement

Mereka tertipu di atas godaan

They tricked upon temptation

Kita terpaksa agar/supaya tulisan Suci

We forced so that scriptures

Perintah-perintah Allah terdapat Taman Eden

Gods commandments found Garden of Eden

Kejatuhan tersebut kita boleh dilahirkan

The fall mentioned we could be born

terjadi kita boleh datang

happened/occured dan menerima tubuh

we could come and

receive a body.

Apakah Injil Yesus Kristus terdiri di pendamaian?

(Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ built upon the atonement?)

Ya, Injil Yesus Kristus terdiri di atas pendamaian.

(Yes, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is built upon the atonement.)

Tidak, Injil Yesus Kristus tidak terdiri di atas pendamaian.

(No, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not built upon the atonement.)

Note: ter- afxed to verbs shows a completed state or an unintentional completion of an action

(?)

Ya,

Yes,

Tidak,

No,

(Apakah)

(Is it that?)



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Scenario Additional Scenario(s)You are sitting on the train, when a man sits down next to you. He

says he has seen people like you before, dressed in white shirts

and ties, and he wonders about his purpose in this life. He introduc-

es himself as Petrus and asks, What is the purpose of this life?

1. Practice:Working in companionships and using the Ter-Prex

(verbs-accidental and completed action), plus any other grammar

and vocabulary they may know up to this point, have the missionar-

ies teach about the plan of salvation with one missionary taking the

role of the investigator and the other one the missionary.

2. Re-practice:Switch roles, then rotate practice companions and

repeat the practice activity. Move around among them and give

needed help and encouragement.

You have been meeting with a less active family. They are confused

about the Plan of Salvation. They have a lot of questions about

Adam and Eve. Explain about the fall and bear your testimony

about the Plan of Salvation.

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