EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place or an event to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Welcome to" yang diikuti oleh tempat atau acara untuk menyambut seseorang yang baru tiba di lokasi tertentu.
Welcome to our home!
Selamat datang di rumah kami!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use the person's name after a greeting to build rapport.
EN: Use 'I am happy to + verb' to express your feeling about doing a specific action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am happy to + verb" untuk mengungkapkan perasaan senagmu dalam melakukan tindakan tertentu.
I am happy to meet you.
Aku senang bertemu denganmu.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm about being present. Saying 'I am happy to be here' shows a positive attitude toward learning.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about plans or actions that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan rencana atau tindakan yang akan terjadi di masa depan.
We will watch a movie tomorrow.
Kita akan menonton film besok.
EN: In Western classrooms, sharing personal opinions is highly encouraged and is a core part of the learning process, focusing on critical thinking rather than just memorization.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your feeling or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk menyampaikan perasaan atau reaksimu terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja kamu dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya menyenangkan sekali!
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, showing enthusiasm with phrases like 'That sounds interesting' is highly encouraged and helps build a positive relationship with the teacher.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer to do something or to ask for permission to start an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let me + verb" untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan atau meminta izin sebelum melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar saya bantu bawakan tas Anda.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often use 'Let me...' to signal a transition to a new instruction, helping students focus on the next step.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are going to happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang akan terjadi di masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In a classroom setting, using 'will' to explain the next steps is a common way for teachers to give clear instructions and manage the flow of the lesson.
EN: Use 'share your opinion' to tell someone what you think about a specific topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "share your opinion" untuk memberi tahu seseorang tentang pemikiranmu mengenai topik tertentu.
Please share your opinion about the new movie.
Silakan bagikan pendapatmu tentang film baru ini.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, sharing personal opinions is highly encouraged and is a key part of active learning.
EN: Use 'What if...?' to ask about a possible problem or a situation that might happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What if...?" untuk menanyakan tentang kemungkinan masalah atau situasi yang mungkin terjadi, dengan arti "bagaimana jika...?"
What if it rains tomorrow?
Bagaimana jika besok hujan?
EN: In English learning environments, it is very common and encouraged to ask 'What if I don't know the word?' Teachers appreciate when students express their concerns because it allows them to provide strategies like using synonyms or descriptions.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are allowed or possible. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang diizinkan atau memungkinkan. Kata ini diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar.
You can ask me questions.
Kamu boleh mengajukan pertanyaan kepadaku.
EN: In English-speaking learning environments, teachers often use 'That is fine' to lower the student's anxiety and encourage them to keep trying even if they make mistakes.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to introduce or present something to someone in a friendly way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk memperkenalkan atau menunjukkan sesuatu kepada seseorang secara ramah.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopimu.
EN: In a classroom or teaching setting, using 'Here is...' helps to transition between activities smoothly and keeps the student engaged.
EN: Use 'Which is better, A or B?' to ask someone to choose between two specific options.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Which is better, A or B?" untuk meminta seseorang memilih mana yang lebih disukai di antara dua pilihan tertentu.
Which is better, summer or winter?
Mana yang lebih baik, musim panas atau musim dingin?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'coffee or tea' is a very common way to offer a drink to a guest or start a conversation about preferences.
EN: Use 'In my opinion' at the start of a sentence to share your personal thoughts or feelings about a topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "In my opinion" di awal kalimat untuk menyampaikan pemikiran atau perasaan pribadi mengenai suatu topik.
In my opinion, this book is very fun.
Menurut pendapatku, buku ini sangat menarik.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing opinions directly is common and encouraged in conversations to keep the dialogue moving.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the reason, and the second part is what happens because of it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "so" untuk menghubungkan sebab dengan akibat. Bagian pertama adalah sebab, dan bagian berikutnya adalah akibat dari sebab tersebut.
It is raining, so I have an umbrella.
Sedang hujan, jadi aku membawa payung.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, working at a café (often called a 'barista' if making coffee) is a common job for students or young adults, and it often comes with the perk of free or discounted coffee.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that are finished and happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple (verb + ed) untuk membicarakan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
You used a great word in your story.
Kamu menggunakan kata yang sangat bagus di dalam cerita itu.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often give specific praise. Instead of just saying 'Good,' they explain why it was good (e.g., using personal experience) to encourage the student.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest doing something together with others.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengajak orang lain melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Mari kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, expressing disagreement is seen as a healthy part of critical thinking and is encouraged as long as it is done politely.
EN: Use 'I think' followed by a sentence to share your opinion. Use 'Do you agree?' to ask for someone else's opinion.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I think" yang diikuti kalimat lengkap untuk menyampaikan pendapatmu. Gunakan "Do you agree?" untuk menanyakan pendapat orang lain.
I think coffee is delicious. Do you agree?
Menurutku kopi rasanya enak. Apakah kamu setuju?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Do you agree?' is a common way to invite others into a conversation and show that you value their opinion.
EN: Use 'disagree with [someone] on [something]' to show you have a different opinion about a specific topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "disagree with [someone] on [something]" untuk menunjukkan bahwa kamu memiliki pendapat yang berbeda tentang topik tertentu.
I disagree with him on the price.
Aku tidak sependapat dengannya mengenai harga.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I disagree with you on that one' is a polite way to voice a different opinion without being confrontational. Adding 'on that one' suggests you might agree on other things, which softens the disagreement.
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'nice', just add '-r'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "adjective + er + than" untuk membandingkan dua hal. Untuk kata-kata pendek seperti "nice", cukup tambahkan "-r" di akhir kata.
Coffee is hotter than tea.
Kopi lebih panas daripada teh.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing personal opinions about the weather or seasons is a very common and safe topic for small talk.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite or different ideas in one sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang berlawanan atau berbeda dalam satu kalimat.
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
Aku suka apel, tetapi tidak suka jeruk.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed, or irregular forms like 'gave') to talk about actions that are finished.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple tense (verb + ed, atau bentuk tidak beraturan seperti "gave") untuk membicarakan tindakan yang sudah selesai.
He gave me a book yesterday.
Dia memberiku sebuah buku kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often use positive reinforcement like 'Great job' to build student confidence. It is common to follow a compliment with a specific observation.
EN: Use 'did' + 'very well' to praise someone's performance or action in the past (including the immediate past).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "did" + "very well" untuk memuji penampilan atau tindakan seseorang di masa lalu (termasuk yang baru saja selesai).
He did very well on the test.
Dia mengerjakan ujiannya dengan sangat baik.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common for teachers or mentors to give direct, positive feedback to encourage students. Adding the person's name at the end makes the praise feel more personal and sincere.
EN: Use the past tense (verb + ed) to talk about things that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau (verb + ed) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang telah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
I played soccer yesterday.
Saya bermain sepak bola kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to thank the teacher at the end of a lesson to show appreciation for their time.
EN: Use 'can' + 'verb' to talk about a new ability or something you are able to do now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" + "verb" untuk membicarakan kemampuan baru atau sesuatu yang bisa kamu lakukan sekarang.
I can speak English now.
Sekarang aku sudah bisa berbahasa Inggris.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, sharing personal opinions is highly encouraged and seen as a sign of active learning, even if your grammar is not perfect.
EN: Use 'think of' when you want someone to create or remember an idea, name, or example in their mind.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "think of" saat kamu ingin seseorang memikirkan, membuat, atau mengingat suatu ide, nama, atau contoh.
Can you think of a good movie to watch?
Bisakah kamu memikirkan satu film yang bagus?
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often give 'mini-homework' or small tasks for the next session to keep students engaged between classes.
EN: Use 'I will' as a short answer to show you agree to do something mentioned before.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I will" sebagai jawaban singkat untuk menunjukkan bahwa kamu setuju melakukan hal yang disebutkan sebelumnya.
A: Remember to call me. B: I will!
A: Ingat untuk meneleponku ya. B: Siap, nanti aku telepon!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use the person's name when saying goodbye to show friendliness.
EN: Use 'Keep' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to tell someone to continue doing an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Keep" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja berakhiran "-ing" untuk meminta seseorang terus melakukan suatu hal.
Keep reading the book.
Teruskan membaca buku ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, teachers often end lessons with encouraging phrases like 'Keep practicing' to build student confidence.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pendapat atau pandangan tentang suatu hal
Dalam konteks: Berlatih secara berulang-ulang untuk menguasai suatu keterampilan
Dalam konteks: Menarik; menimbulkan rasa ingin tahu
Dalam konteks: Menjelaskan; menerangkan
Dalam konteks: Topik; bahan pembicaraan
Dalam konteks: Setuju, sependapat
Dalam konteks: Tidak setuju, berbeda pendapat
Dalam konteks: Musim
Dalam konteks: Alasan; sebab
Dalam konteks: Dengan mudah
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Used to introduce your personal thought or belief about something.
Menurut pendapat saya; bagi saya
To have the same opinion as someone else.
Setuju dengan seseorang (pendapatnya)
To gain a large amount of knowledge or skill.
Belajar banyak
A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again shortly.
Sampai jumpa lagi; Sampai segera bertemu
A structured pedagogical task or exercise designed to help students practice a specific language skill.
Aktivitas pembelajaran
A phrase where 'one' functions as a pro-form referring to a specific statement, point, or argument previously mentioned.
Mengenai poin itu