Learn Indonesian with Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

Yes, Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens is a B1-level pick for Indonesian learners. A heartfelt family dramedy split between Indonesia and New York, so it naturally contrasts everyday Indonesian with simple, emotional family talk. Warm and very followable.

Key takeaways

  • Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens is a B1-level pick for Indonesian, best suited to intermediate learners.
  • A warm family dramedy that keeps the language clear and emotional, great for upper beginners.
  • It is a film, so it works as a single, self-contained session of Indonesian listening.
  • Against the 5 other Indonesian titles in our difficulty index, it is easier than 3 of them.
  • Expect everyday Indonesian such as ibu and cari.
  • Watch it with Indonesian subtitles rather than your own language, which the research links to the biggest listening gain.
Difficulty
B1 (moderate)
Best for
intermediate learners
Format
Film
Length
1 film
Original audio
Indonesian
Genre
drama, comedy
Platform
Netflix
Relative difficulty
Easier than 3 of 5 other Indonesian titles we rate
In our index
1 of 6 Indonesian titles

How we rate difficulty

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Indonesian words you'll hear in Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

ibu
mother
cari
to look for
pulang
to go home
sayang
dear, love
maaf
sorry

How to learn Indonesian with Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

Install LingoBinge, set your language to Indonesian, and play Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens on Netflix. LingoBinge swaps a few subtitle words into Indonesian at your level, and you tap any word to translate, hear, and save it for spaced review.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens good for learning Indonesian?
Yes, especially for upper beginners. The family-centred story keeps the language warm and clear, which makes it easy to follow with graded subtitles.