Practice Indonesian at a Networking Event
Networking events in Indonesian blend small talk and professional purpose: you have 5 minutes per conversation to introduce yourself, find something interesting in common, and exchange contacts. This scenario rehearses the elevator pitch in Indonesian, asking and answering 'What do you do?' professionally, and the graceful pivot to exchanging LinkedIn or business cards. You'll practise the assertive-but-friendly register that works at industry events, and the follow-up email language for the next morning.
Sample Indonesian conversation
Hai! Sepertinya kita belum kenal. Saya Linguarudo. Apa yang membawa kamu ke acara ini?
Hi there! I don't think we've met. I'm Linguarudo. What brings you to this event?Hai! Saya bekerja di bidang teknologi. Saya berharap bisa menambah koneksi baru.
Hi! I work in tech. I'm hoping to make some new connections.Teknologi, seru! Tepatnya kamu kerja apa? Developer, desainer, atau yang lain?
Tech, that's exciting! What exactly do you do? Are you a developer, a designer, or something else?Saya developer perangkat lunak. Spesialisasi di aplikasi mobile.
I'm a software developer. I specialize in mobile apps.Impresif! Sudah berapa lama? Kamu suka?
That's impressive! How long have you been doing that? Do you enjoy it?Sudah lima tahun di bidang ini. Saya sangat menikmatinya.
I've been in the field for five years. I really enjoy it.
What you'll learn
- Deliver a 30-second professional introduction
- Ask 'What do you do?' and follow up with substance
- Find common ground quickly with someone new
- Exchange contacts and propose a follow-up
- Send a polite follow-up message the next day
Frequently asked questions
What's a strong elevator pitch in Indonesian?
Name, role, one specific thing you're working on, and one thing you're curious about. The scenario rehearses the formula.
How do I exchange LinkedIn details in Indonesian?
There's a quick polite formula — 'Are you on LinkedIn? Let's connect' — that works internationally. The scenario covers it.
What questions should I ask at a Indonesian networking event?
Ask about specific projects, recent challenges, and what they're hiring for. The scenario gives you ready-to-use phrasings.
How do I follow up after a Indonesian networking event?
A short, specific email referring to one thing from the conversation. The scenario teaches the formula for the morning-after note.