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EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to talk about your desires or goals.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan keinginan atau tujuanmu.
I want to eat an apple.
Aku ingin makan sebuah apel.
EN: In many cultures, including the US and East Asia, attending a 'good school' is highly valued as a path to future success.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a single thing or person (it, he, she).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'has' ketika subjeknya adalah satu benda atau satu orang (it, he, she) untuk menyatakan 'memiliki' atau 'berisi'.
The book has many pictures.
Buku ini memiliki banyak gambar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, a 'school application' often involves more than just grades, including essays and letters, which is why it is described as having 'many parts'.
EN: The verb 'need' is used to express that something is necessary. In English, we usually follow the pattern: Subject + need + Object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'need' digunakan untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu itu diperlukan. Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita biasanya mengikuti pola ini: Subjek + need + Objek.
I need a pen.
Saya membutuhkan sebuah pulpen.
EN: In Western education systems, a 'personal statement' is a crucial essay where students describe their achievements and motivations to convince admissions officers.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add more information to a list of requirements.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'also' setelah subjek dan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menambahkan persyaratan atau informasi ekstra dalam sebuah daftar.
I also want a cup of tea.
Aku juga mau secangkir teh.
EN: In Western education, a recommendation letter is a formal document where a teacher or employer evaluates your character and skills. It is a standard part of school applications.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It adds extra information to a previous statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'too' di akhir kalimat yang berarti 'juga'. Kata ini digunakan untuk menambahkan informasi ekstra pada pernyataan sebelumnya.
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka apel.
EN: GPA stands for Grade Point Average. In the US and many international systems, it is the standard way to measure academic success on a scale (usually 0.0 to 4.0).
EN: The structure 'Let me + verb' is used to offer help or to tell someone what you are about to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'Let me + verb' digunakan untuk menawarkan bantuan atau memberi tahu seseorang apa yang akan kamu lakukan selanjutnya.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar aku bantu membawakan tasmu.
EN: In English-speaking academic or professional settings, using 'Let me...' is a common and polite way to transition into a detailed explanation or presentation.
EN: Use 'be + about' to describe the topic or subject of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be + about' untuk menjelaskan topik atau pembahasan dari sesuatu.
This book is about animals.
Buku ini bercerita tentang hewan.
EN: In Western school applications, a 'personal statement' is a crucial essay where students showcase their personality and achievements beyond grades.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about facts or regular actions. The pattern is: Subject + Verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan fakta atau tindakan rutin. Polanya adalah: Subjek + Kata Kerja.
You read about history.
Kamu membaca tentang sejarah.
EN: In Western school applications, a 'personal statement' is a chance to show your personality beyond grades. Writing about your 'life' means sharing meaningful stories, not just listing facts.
EN: Use 'about' after the verb 'write' to introduce the topic or subject of your writing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'about' setelah kata kerja 'write' untuk memperkenalkan topik atau bahasan dari tulisanmu.
I write about my family.
Aku menulis tentang keluargaku.
EN: In Western school applications, 'goals' usually refer to both short-term academic interests and long-term career aspirations.
EN: Use 'What do you want to...' to ask about someone's desires or plans. 'Want' is followed by 'to' and a base verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What do you want to...' untuk menanyakan keinginan atau rencana seseorang. 'Want' diikuti oleh 'to' dan kata kerja dasar.
What do you want to eat?
Kamu ingin makan apa?
EN: In English-speaking universities, 'study' often refers to your major or field of interest, rather than just the act of reading books.
EN: Use 'Why' at the beginning of a sentence to ask for a reason. In questions with 'do', the word order is: Why + do + person + action?
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Why' di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan alasan. Pada pertanyaan yang menggunakan 'do', urutan katanya adalah: Why + do + Subjek + Kata Kerja?
Why do you eat apples?
Mengapa kamu makan apel?
EN: In school applications, this is a very common interview question. Schools want to see if you have researched their specific programs and values, rather than just giving a generic answer.
EN: Use 'Keep + Object + Adjective' to describe maintaining a certain state or condition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'Keep + Object + Adjective' untuk menggambarkan tindakan menjaga keadaan atau kondisi tertentu.
Keep the room clean.
Jaga agar kamar tetap rapi.
EN: In Western school applications, being concise is highly valued. Admissions officers read thousands of essays, so 'short and clear' is practical advice.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau tujuan.
I want to eat an apple.
Aku ingin makan sebuah apel.
EN: In Western school applications, 'knowing you' refers to understanding your personality and character beyond just your grades.
EN: Use 'from' to show the source or the person who provides something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'from' untuk menunjukkan sumber atau orang yang memberikan sesuatu.
This gift is from my mother.
Hadiah ini dari ibuku.
EN: In Western academic culture, recommendation letters are confidential. Students usually do not read what the teacher writes.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', 'it', or a single person (like 'your teacher'), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah 'he', 'she', 'it', atau nama orang tunggal (seperti 'your teacher'), kata kerja dalam bentuk present tense ditambahi 's'.
My friend plays soccer.
Temanku bermain sepak bola.
EN: In Western school applications, a recommendation letter from a teacher is a standard requirement to show a student's character beyond grades.
EN: Use 'says' after a singular person (like 'the teacher') to report what someone is telling you right now or in general.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'says' setelah orang tunggal (seperti 'the teacher') untuk menyampaikan apa yang dikatakan seseorang sekarang atau biasanya.
He says the food is delicious.
Dia mengatakan bahwa makanan ini enak.
EN: In Western academic culture, a recommendation or a positive comment from a teacher is highly valued for school applications.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', 'it', or a single person (like 'the teacher'), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah 'he', 'she', 'it', atau nama orang tunggal (seperti the teacher), kata kerja dalam bentuk present tense ditambahi 's'.
The student studies hard.
Siswa ini belajar dengan giat.
EN: In Western school applications, 'work' often refers to a student's overall academic performance, effort, and participation, not just a specific job.
EN: Use 'who' to give more information about a person. It connects the person (teacher) to what they do (knows you well).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'who' untuk memberikan informasi lebih lanjut tentang seseorang. Kata ini menghubungkan orang tersebut (guru) dengan tindakannya (mengenalmu dengan baik).
I have a friend who lives in London.
Aku punya teman yang tinggal di London.
EN: In Western academic culture, a recommendation letter is most effective when the teacher can provide specific anecdotes about your character and work ethic, which is why knowing the student 'well' is crucial.
EN: Imperative sentences (commands or advice) start with a base verb. Use 'Be' + adjective to tell someone how to act.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (perintah atau saran) dimulai dengan kata kerja dasar. Gunakan 'Be' + kata sifat untuk memberi tahu seseorang bagaimana harus bersikap.
Be quiet and listen.
Tetaplah tenang dan dengarkan.
EN: In Western academic culture, asking for recommendation letters several weeks or months in advance is considered respectful of a teacher's busy schedule.
EN: In English, we use the 'Subject + Verb + Object' pattern. When the subject is singular (like 'GPA'), we add an 's' to the verb (show -> shows).
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita menggunakan pola 'Subject + Verb + Object'. Ketika subjeknya tunggal (seperti GPA), kata kerja ditambahi s (show menjadi shows).
The map shows the way.
Peta ini menunjukkan jalurnya.
EN: GPA stands for 'Grade Point Average'. In the US and many other countries, it is a standard way to measure academic success on a scale, usually from 0.0 to 4.0.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (A high GPA) with an adjective (good) to describe it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (A high GPA) dengan kata sifat (good) untuk menggambarkan kondisi subjek tersebut.
The coffee is hot.
Kopi ini panas.
EN: GPA (Grade Point Average) is the standard way to measure academic success in the US education system, typically on a scale of 0.0 to 4.0.
EN: Use 'look at' to talk about directing your eyes toward something or checking information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'look at' untuk menyampaikan tindakan menatap sesuatu atau memeriksa informasi.
Please look at the whiteboard.
Silakan lihat papan tulis.
EN: GPA stands for Grade Point Average. In many English-speaking countries, especially the US, it is the primary metric used for academic evaluation.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or participates in something. It is a common way to start a question in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Do you have...?' untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau mengikuti suatu kegiatan. Ini adalah cara bertanya yang sangat umum dalam present tense.
Do you have a pen?
Apakah kamu punya pulpen?
EN: In many Western countries, schools value 'extracurricular activities' (like sports or music) as much as grades because they show a student's personality and teamwork skills.
EN: Use commas and 'and' to list three or more items. Place a comma after each item and 'and' before the last item.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan tanda koma dan 'and' saat menyebutkan tiga benda atau lebih. Letakkan tanda koma setelah setiap benda, dan tambahkan 'and' sebelum benda terakhir.
Apples, bananas, and oranges are fruits.
Apel, pisang, dan jeruk adalah buah-buahan.
EN: In Western education, 'extracurricular activities' are highly valued by universities as they show a student's character and interests beyond academic grades.
EN: In English, we use plural nouns (ending in -s) to talk about a group in general. Here, 'Schools' and 'students' refer to schools and students everywhere.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita menggunakan kata benda jamak (berakhiran -s) untuk membicarakan suatu kelompok secara umum. Di sini, 'Schools' dan 'students' merujuk pada sekolah dan siswa secara umum.
Cats like milk.
Kucing menyukai susu.
EN: In many Western education systems, being 'active' (participating in clubs, sports, or volunteering) is often considered as important as having high grades for school admissions.
EN: Use 'These' + plural noun to talk about things that are close to you or just mentioned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'These' + kata benda jamak untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang berada dekat denganmu atau baru saja disebutkan.
These books are interesting.
Buku-buku ini sangat menarik.
EN: In Western school applications, 'extracurricular activities' are highly valued because they show a student's character beyond just grades.
EN: Use 'Some' with plural nouns to talk about an unspecified number of things or people.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Some' dengan kata benda jamak untuk membicarakan jumlah benda atau orang yang tidak ditentukan.
Some students like music.
Beberapa siswa menyukai musik.
EN: In many Western school applications, the interview is a chance for the school to see your personality beyond your grades.
EN: When the subject is one person (he, she, it, or 'a person'), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah satu orang (seperti he, she, it, atau a person), kita menambahkan 's' pada kata kerja dalam bentuk present tense.
The teacher helps the students.
Guru membantu para siswa.
EN: In English-speaking school interviews, 'a person' usually refers to an admissions officer or a faculty member. It's common to use simple language to describe the process to beginners.
EN: Use 'What are' to ask about plural things (more than one). The word order for questions is: Question word + are + subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What are' untuk menanyakan hal-hal berbentuk jamak (lebih dari satu). Urutan kata untuk kalimat tanya adalah: Kata tanya + are + subjek.
What are your favorite colors?
Apa saja warna favoritmu?
EN: In school or job interviews, talking about hobbies shows your personality and how you balance your life. It is a common 'icebreaker' question.
EN: Use 'Who' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about a person's identity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Who' di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan identitas seseorang.
Who is your best friend?
Siapa sahabat terbaikmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about a favorite teacher is a common icebreaker in school settings and is considered a friendly, polite question.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a base verb to give advice, instructions, or commands. They do not need a subject like 'You'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah diawali dengan kata kerja dasar untuk memberikan saran, instruksi, atau perintah. Kalimat jenis ini tidak memerlukan subjek (seperti You).
Be kind and help others.
Tetaplah baik hati dan bantu orang lain.
EN: In Western interview culture, smiling and being honest are seen as signs of confidence and reliability. It helps build rapport with the interviewer.
EN: This sentence starts with a verb (Prepare), which is called an 'imperative sentence.' It is used to give instructions, advice, or commands.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja (Prepare), yang disebut sebagai 'imperative sentence' (kalimat perintah). Kalimat ini digunakan untuk memberikan instruksi, saran, atau perintah.
Wash your hands before dinner.
Cucilah tanganmu sebelum makan malam.
EN: In Western school applications and job interviews, preparation is highly valued. It shows respect for the interviewer's time and demonstrates your seriousness about the opportunity.
EN: The word 'can' is a helping verb used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the main verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'can' adalah kata kerja bantu yang digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau kemungkinan. Kata ini diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
I can swim.
Saya bisa berenang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You can do it!' is a very common phrase used to motivate someone who is facing a challenge, like a test or a job interview.
EN: Use 'Good luck with + [something]' to wish someone success in a specific activity or event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Good luck with + [sesuatu]' untuk mendoakan seseorang berhasil dalam kegiatan atau acara tertentu.
Good luck with your exam!
Semoga berhasil dengan ujianmu!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, wishing someone 'good luck' is a very common way to show support and kindness before a big event like a school or job application.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Aplikasi/pendaftaran sekolah, biasanya merujuk pada permohonan resmi untuk masuk sekolah atau melamar pekerjaan
Dalam konteks: Pernyataan pribadi (personal statement), esai yang memperkenalkan diri saat mendaftar sekolah
Dalam konteks: Surat rekomendasi, surat yang ditulis oleh orang lain untuk mendukung pendaftar
Dalam konteks: GPA (Grade Point Average), Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) atau rerata nilai akademis
Dalam konteks: Tujuan/cita-cita, pencapaian yang ingin diraih
Dalam konteks: Sopan
Dalam konteks: Ekstrakurikuler, merujuk pada kegiatan di luar kurikulum sekolah
Dalam konteks: Wawancara, proses tanya jawab secara langsung
Dalam konteks: Jujur
Dalam konteks: Mempersiapkan/menyiapkan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To examine or consider something.
Melihat, mempertimbangkan
To be very familiar with someone's character or abilities.
Sangat mengenal Anda
Used to wish someone success in something they are going to do.
Semoga beruntung
A formal essay written by an applicant to describe their personal qualities, achievements, and reasons for applying to a school.
Pernyataan pribadi / Esai pendaftaran
A formal document in which a teacher or supervisor evaluates the skills and character of an applicant.
Surat rekomendasi
Grade Point Average; a numerical representation of a student's academic performance.
Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (GPA)
Activities performed by students that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school education.
Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler