EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is a standard greeting.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk menanyakan kabar atau kondisi seseorang saat ini. Ini adalah kalimat sapaan standar.
How are you today?
Bagaimana kabarmu hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan kondisi atau perasaan Anda saat ini.
I am happy.
Saya sangat senang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a standard, polite response to 'How are you?', even if you are just feeling okay.
EN: Use 'work from home' to describe doing your job at your house instead of an office. Use 'now' at the end of the sentence to show a current change in your life.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "work from home" untuk mendeskripsikan aktivitas bekerja dari rumah, bukan dari kantor. Tambahkan "now" di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan perubahan dalam hidup saat ini.
I live in Taipei now.
Saya tinggal di Taipei sekarang.
EN: The acronym 'WFH' (Work From Home) became very popular globally after 2020 and is commonly used in casual business English.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to something someone just said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "That is + kata sifat" untuk memberikan tanggapan atau penilaian terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja dikatakan orang lain.
That is cool!
Itu keren sekali!
EN: In English conversations, using enthusiastic reactions like 'That is great!' or 'Awesome!' is very common to show you are listening and supportive.
EN: Use 'have' to show that you own or possess something. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "have" untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda memiliki sesuatu. Gunakan have jika subjeknya adalah "I, you, we, they".
I have a desk.
Saya punya sebuah meja kerja.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'working from home' (WFH) has become very common. A 'home office' is a dedicated space for work, not just sitting on a sofa.
EN: Use 'What is in...' to ask about the contents or objects inside a specific place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is in..." untuk menanyakan isi atau benda yang ada di dalam suatu tempat tertentu.
What is in your bag?
Ada apa di dalam tas Anda?
EN: In modern work culture, asking about someone's home office is a common way to build rapport (small talk) since many people work remotely.
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua hal dalam sebuah daftar.
I have a pen and a book.
Saya punya pulpen dan buku.
EN: In English, when listing items, we often use 'a' or 'an' for the first item, and it can be implied for the second item if they are part of a set.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add new information to a previous statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "also" setelah subjek dan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menambahkan informasi baru ke dalam percakapan.
I also have a laptop.
Saya juga punya laptop.
EN: In modern remote work culture, having a 'big screen' (monitor) is often seen as a sign of a professional and productive home office setup.
EN: Use 'a lot' at the end of a sentence to mean 'very much' or 'frequently'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "a lot" di akhir kalimat sebagai penekanan yang berarti "sangat" atau "sering kali".
Exercise helps a lot.
Olahraga sangat membantu.
EN: In English conversation, 'Nice!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are happy for someone or agree with what they said.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a regular habit or action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan tentang kebiasaan atau tindakan sehari-hari.
Do you drink coffee?
Apakah Anda minum kopi?
EN: In modern business English, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are commonly used as specific tools for remote work communication.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. Add time expressions like 'every day' at the end of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan kebiasaan atau hal-hal yang Anda lakukan secara teratur. Letakkan keterangan waktu seperti "every day" di akhir kalimat.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In modern business English, 'Zoom' is often used as a generic term for video conferencing, similar to how 'Google' is used for searching.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with a previous statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "too" di akhir kalimat yang berarti "juga". Ini menunjukkan bahwa situasi atau pemikiran Anda sama dengan orang sebelumnya.
I like coffee too.
Saya juga suka kopi.
EN: Zoom has become a common verb in English (e.g., 'Let's Zoom tomorrow'), similar to how people use 'Google' as a verb.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about the location of a regular action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where do you..." untuk menanyakan lokasi dari suatu tindakan rutin.
Where do you eat lunch?
Di mana Anda makan siang?
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'having a meeting' often implies a video call rather than a physical gathering.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being inside a specific room or building.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in" untuk mendeskripsikan keberadaan di dalam ruang atau bangunan tertentu.
I sleep in my bedroom.
Saya tidur di kamar tidur saya.
EN: With the rise of remote work, 'I have meetings in my room' has become a common way to describe working from home, especially for those living in shared spaces or apartments.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a Yes/No question about a regular action or habit.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you" di awal kalimat untuk mengajukan pertanyaan Ya/Tidak tentang tindakan atau kebiasaan sehari-hari.
Do you drink coffee?
Apakah Anda minum kopi?
EN: Slack is a very popular messaging app used in modern offices and tech companies for team communication.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for using something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "for" sebelum kata benda untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau alasan penggunaan sesuatu.
I use a pen for writing.
Saya menggunakan pulpen untuk menulis.
EN: Slack is a very popular communication tool in modern tech companies and remote work environments, often replacing internal emails.
EN: Use 'Who do you...?' to ask about the person involved in an action. The word 'to' at the end shows the direction of the conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Who do you...?" untuk menanyakan orang yang terlibat dalam suatu tindakan. Kata "to" di akhir kalimat menunjukkan arah komunikasi.
Who do you work with?
Dengan siapa Anda bekerja?
EN: In casual English, it is very common to start a question with 'Who' and end with a preposition like 'to', even though formal grammar sometimes suggests 'Whom'.
EN: Use 'talk to' followed by a person to show who you are communicating with.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "talk to" diikuti dengan nama/sebutan orang untuk menunjukkan dengan siapa Anda berkomunikasi.
I talk to my boss every morning.
Saya berbicara dengan bos saya setiap pagi.
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'talking to my team' often refers to digital communication like Slack or Zoom, not just face-to-face speaking.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective to describe its quality or state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan kualitas atau kondisinya.
The internet is very slow.
Koneksi internetnya sangat lambat.
EN: In modern business contexts, Slack is a widely used communication tool. Saying it is 'fast' often refers to the speed of receiving responses compared to email.
EN: Use 'be good for' to describe something that is beneficial or useful for a specific purpose or activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be good for" untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang bermanfaat atau berguna untuk tujuan maupun aktivitas tertentu.
Water is good for your health.
Minum air putih baik untuk kesehatan Anda.
EN: In professional contexts, 'good for work' often implies that a tool or habit increases productivity or makes a task easier.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has a scheduled event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau memiliki jadwal kegiatan tertentu.
Do you have a meeting today?
Apakah Anda ada rapat hari ini?
EN: In professional settings, asking about deadlines is a common way to offer help or manage team expectations.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or tasks you need to complete. Use 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "have" untuk membicarakan barang yang Anda miliki atau tugas yang harus Anda selesaikan. Gunakan "a" sebelum kata yang diawali dengan bunyi konsonan.
I have a meeting.
Saya ada rapat.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'big' is often used instead of 'important' to describe a deadline that has high priority or significant consequences.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of a specific event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "When is..." untuk menanyakan waktu atau tanggal dari acara tertentu.
When is the meeting?
Kapan rapatnya dilaksanakan?
EN: In professional settings, asking for a deadline is a sign of responsibility and good time management.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "on" sebelum nama hari tertentu (Monday, Tuesday, dll.).
The meeting is on Monday.
Rapatnya ada di hari Senin.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, Friday is often the deadline for weekly tasks or the day for 'casual' dress codes.
EN: To ask a question with an action verb (like 'need'), start the sentence with 'Do' for the subjects I, you, we, or they.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat mengajukan pertanyaan dengan kata kerja aksi (seperti "need"), tambahkan kata kerja bantu "Do" di awal kalimat jika subjeknya adalah I, you, we, atau they.
Do you have a pen?
Apakah kamu punya pulpen?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, offering help is a common way to show teamwork and build rapport. It is polite to ask even if you are not sure if the person needs it.
EN: Use 'You are + adjective' to describe someone's personality or behavior.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "You are + kata sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan kepribadian atau perilaku seseorang.
You are very kind.
Kamu baik sekali.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is important to say 'please' when accepting an offer to remain polite. Simply saying 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (Let us) yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberikan usulan atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's eat lunch now.
Mari kita makan siang sekarang.
EN: In modern business contexts, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are often used directly as verbs or primary nouns for communication, reflecting the remote work culture.
EN: In casual English, the subject 'I' is often dropped in common phrases like 'Talk to you soon' or 'See you later'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris santai, subjek "I" sering kali dihilangkan pada frasa umum seperti "Talk later" atau "See you later".
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: 'Talk to you soon' is a very common and friendly way to end a conversation, especially when you plan to speak again later that day or week.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Kantor
Dalam konteks: Meja tulis; meja kerja
Dalam konteks: Layar
Dalam konteks: Rapat
Dalam konteks: Pesan
Dalam konteks: Tim
Dalam konteks: Cepat
Dalam konteks: Batas waktu; tenggat waktu
Dalam konteks: Sangat membantu
Dalam konteks: Nanti; kemudian
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To do your job at your house instead of at an office.
Bekerja dari rumah
To speak with someone.
Berbicara dengan...
A polite way to say 'you're welcome' or that something is easy to do.
Tidak masalah; Sama-sama
A friendly way to end a conversation.
Sampai nanti; Bicara lagi nanti
A professional instant messaging and collaboration platform for teams.
Platform pesan instan dan kolaborasi profesional yang dirancang untuk tim.
A video conferencing software used for virtual meetings and webinars.
Perangkat lunak konferensi video yang digunakan untuk pertemuan virtual dan webinar.
A dedicated space or room within a person's residence used for business or work purposes.
Ruang atau kamar khusus di dalam kediaman seseorang yang digunakan untuk tujuan bisnis atau pekerjaan.