EN: Use 'Can I' followed by a verb to ask for permission to do something in a friendly or informal way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Can I' yang diikuti kata kerja untuk meminta izin melakukan sesuatu secara santai atau tidak formal.
Can I use your pen?
Bolehkah saya memakai pulpenmu?
EN: In English-speaking academic settings, it is common to address professors by their title (Prof.) and last name. Using 'Can I' is acceptable in a student-teacher context, though 'May I' is more formal.
EN: Use 'Please have a...' followed by a noun to politely offer something or invite someone to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Please have a...' yang diikuti kata benda untuk menawarkan sesuatu secara sopan atau mengajak seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
Please have a drink.
Silakan nikmati minumannya.
EN: In English-speaking academic settings, 'Have a seat' is a common polite way for a professor to welcome a student. It is less direct and more welcoming than simply saying 'Sit down'.
EN: Use 'I hope' followed by a sentence to express a wish for a situation to be true or to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'I hope' yang diikuti oleh sebuah kalimat untuk mengungkapkan harapan agar suatu keadaan menjadi kenyataan atau agar sesuatu terjadi.
I hope you have a good day.
Saya harap harimu menyenangkan.
EN: In academic or professional settings, arriving exactly on time or slightly early is expected. Saying 'I hope I am not too late' shows social awareness and politeness if you feel you might be pushing the limit of a scheduled time.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about scheduled events or fixed timetables (like office hours, bus schedules, or movie times).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan jadwal acara yang sudah direncanakan atau jadwal tetap (seperti jam kerja, jadwal bus, atau jam tayang film).
The train leaves at nine tomorrow.
Kereta berangkat jam sembilan besok.
EN: In Western universities, 'office hours' are specific times when professors are available in their offices to meet with students without an appointment. It is a key part of academic culture.
EN: We use 'I wanted to...' as a polite way to start a conversation or make a request, even if we are thinking about it right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'I wanted to...' sebagai cara yang sopan untuk memulai percakapan atau menyampaikan permintaan. Meskipun kamu sedang memikirkannya sekarang, penggunaan bentuk past tense terdengar lebih halus.
I wanted to buy some milk.
Saya ingin membeli susu.
EN: In academic settings, using 'I wanted to' or 'I was wondering if' is a common way for students to show respect when approaching a professor during office hours.
EN: The phrase 'need clarification on' is a common way to ask for a clearer explanation about a specific topic. The preposition 'on' connects the need for help to the specific subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'need clarification on' adalah cara umum untuk menanyakan apakah diperlukan penjelasan yang lebih jelas mengenai topik tertentu. Kata depan 'on' menghubungkan kata "butuh bantuan" dengan "topik spesifik".
Do you need clarification on the new rules?
Apakah kamu butuh penjelasan lebih lanjut tentang aturan baru ini?
EN: In academic settings, professors use words like 'clarification' instead of 'help' to encourage students to identify exactly what they don't understand. It sounds more professional and precise.
EN: Use 'times' to say how many times you did something. For one time, say 'once'. For two times, you can say 'twice' or 'two times'. For three or more, use 'number + times'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'times' untuk menyatakan berapa kali kamu melakukan sesuatu. Untuk satu kali, katakan 'once', dua kali bisa 'twice' atau 'two times', dan tiga kali atau lebih gunakan "angka + times".
I watched this movie three times.
Saya sudah menonton film ini tiga kali.
EN: In academic settings, using 'Well' at the beginning of a sentence often signals that the speaker is about to explain a problem or provide more detail, showing politeness when talking to a professor.
EN: Use 'be not sure about' to express that you have doubts or lack confidence regarding a specific topic or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be not sure about' untuk menyatakan bahwa kamu ragu-ragu atau kurang yakin mengenai topik atau hal tertentu.
I am not sure about the meeting time.
Saya tidak yakin tentang waktu rapatnya.
EN: In academic settings, it is very common and encouraged for students to express uncertainty using phrases like 'I am not sure' when asking for clarification. It shows that the student has engaged with the material but needs more guidance.
EN: Use the pattern 'ask someone to do something' to tell or request someone to perform an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'ask someone to do something' untuk menyuruh atau meminta seseorang melakukan tindakan tertentu.
The teacher asks us to listen carefully.
Guru meminta kami untuk mendengarkan dengan saksama.
EN: In academic settings, 'compare' often implies looking for both similarities and differences, though in this context, the professor simplifies it to focus on similarities.
EN: Use 'how' followed by a subject and a verb to describe the way something is or the manner in which something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'how' yang diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja untuk menggambarkan keadaan sesuatu atau cara sesuatu terjadi.
I know how she feels.
Saya tahu bagaimana perasaannya.
EN: In academic settings, professors often provide guidance by using 'You can...' as a polite way to suggest a direction for an assignment rather than giving a direct command.
EN: Use the suffix '-er' at the end of short adjectives to compare things or states. 'Clearer' means more clear than before.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan akhiran '-er' di akhir kata sifat pendek untuk membandingkan benda atau keadaan. 'Clearer' berarti lebih jelas daripada sebelumnya.
This room is cleaner now.
Kamar ini jauh lebih bersih sekarang.
EN: In academic settings, expressing gratitude after a professor clarifies a point is standard polite behavior. Using 'much clearer' shows that you were actively listening and now understand the material.
EN: Use 'if that is okay' at the end of a request or statement to politely check if the other person agrees or is comfortable with what you said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'if that is okay' di akhir permintaan atau pernyataan untuk memastikan dengan sopan apakah pihak lain setuju atau tidak keberatan.
I want to start the meeting at 10 AM, if that is okay.
Saya ingin memulai rapat jam 10 pagi, jika tidak keberatan.
EN: In academic or professional settings, adding 'if that is okay' or 'if you have time' shows respect for the other person's authority and schedule, especially when asking for extra help.
EN: The phrase 'Go ahead' is a common phrasal verb used to give someone permission to start doing or saying something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'Go ahead' adalah phrasal verb umum yang digunakan untuk memberi seseorang izin untuk mulai melakukan sesuatu atau berbicara.
If you want to use my pen, go ahead.
Silakan pakai pena saya jika kamu mau.
EN: In academic or professional settings, 'Go ahead' is a polite way for a superior (like a professor) to show they are giving their full attention to a student's question.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The cause comes before 'so', and the result comes after it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'so' untuk menghubungkan sebab dan akibat. Sebab diletakkan sebelum 'so', dan akibat diletakkan setelah 'so'.
It was raining, so I stayed home.
Saat itu hujan, jadi saya tinggal di rumah.
EN: In academic settings, it is common and polite to explain the reason (like being sick) when asking for an extension or explaining an absence.
EN: Use 'Can I get...?' to politely ask for something you want or need.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Can I get...?' untuk meminta sesuatu yang kamu inginkan atau butuhkan secara sopan.
Can I get a glass of water?
Bolehkah saya minta segelas air?
EN: In Western academic culture, asking for an extension is common if you have a valid reason (like illness). It is best to ask as early as possible.
EN: Use 'I am sorry to hear that' to show empathy when someone shares bad news, like being sick or having a problem.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'I am sorry to hear that' untuk menunjukkan empati ketika seseorang menyampaikan kabar buruk, seperti merasa tidak sehat atau mengalami kesulitan.
I am sorry to hear that you lost your keys.
Saya turut prihatin mendengar kamu kehilangan kuncimu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am sorry' is not always an apology for a mistake. It is frequently used to show sympathy for someone else's misfortune.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas. In this sentence, it connects feeling better (positive) with being behind in work (negative).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua ide yang berlawanan. Dalam kalimat ini, kata tersebut menghubungkan perasaan yang "jauh lebih baik" (positif) dengan "tertinggal" (negatif).
I like the shirt, but it is too expensive.
Saya suka kemeja ini, tapi harganya terlalu mahal.
EN: In academic settings, being 'behind' usually means you have missed deadlines or haven't finished the required reading. It is a common reason to ask for an 'extension'.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about a decision or promise made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan keputusan atau janji yang dibuat saat itu juga.
I will call you later.
Saya akan menghubungi kamu sebentar lagi.
EN: In academic settings, an 'extension' is a formal agreement where a professor allows a student more time to submit an assignment, usually due to illness or emergencies.
EN: Use 'so' before an adjective to add emphasis and show that something is 'very' or 'extremely' true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'so' sebelum kata sifat untuk memberikan penekanan dan menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu 'sangat' atau 'luar biasa'.
This cake is so delicious!
Kue ini sangat enak!
EN: In academic settings, expressing sincere gratitude when a professor grants an extension is important for maintaining a good relationship. Using 'so' adds a personal touch of sincerity.
EN: Use 'Will' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about future events or possibilities.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Will' di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan peristiwa atau kemungkinan di masa depan.
Will it rain tomorrow?
Apakah besok akan hujan?
EN: In academic settings, professors often show concern for how administrative decisions (like extensions) might impact a student's overall performance or records.
EN: Use 'hand in' to mean giving a piece of work (like homework or a report) to someone in authority.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'hand in' yang berarti menyerahkan suatu hasil pekerjaan (seperti PR atau laporan) kepada seseorang yang berwenang (seperti guru atau atasan).
Please hand in your homework now.
Silakan kumpulkan tugasmu sekarang.
EN: In academic settings, 'by [Day]' means the deadline is no later than that day. It is a common way for professors to set clear expectations.
EN: Use 'will' to make a promise or show that you agree to do something right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' untuk membuat janji atau menunjukkan bahwa kamu setuju untuk melakukan sesuatu saat ini juga.
I will call you later.
Saya akan menghubungi kamu sebentar lagi.
EN: In academic settings, it is important to address professors by their title (Prof.) and last name to show respect.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mengacu pada tugas atau pekerjaan yang diberikan oleh guru kepada siswa.
Dalam konteks: Penjelasan atau keterangan untuk memperjelas hal yang belum dipahami.
Dalam konteks: Petunjuk atau instruksi yang menjelaskan cara melakukan sesuatu.
Dalam konteks: Membandingkan persamaan dan perbedaan antara dua hal atau lebih.
Dalam konteks: Mirip, mempunyai kesamaan.
Dalam konteks: Perpanjangan waktu, mengacu pada perpanjangan batas waktu untuk menyelesaikan tugas.
Dalam konteks: Tertinggal dalam kemajuan atau tenggat waktu.
Dalam konteks: Mempengaruhi, memberi dampak pada sesuatu.
Dalam konteks: Nilai akademis, angka atau huruf evaluasi belajar.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
The specific time when a professor is in their office to meet with students.
Jam konsultasi (profesor)
To proceed or start doing something, often after getting permission.
Silakan, mulai melakukan sesuatu
To submit something, such as homework or a report.
Mengumpulkan, menyerahkan
A polite way to invite someone to sit down.
Silakan duduk
An extra period of time allowed for a student to finish an assignment after the original deadline.
Perpanjangan (tugas atau tenggat waktu)