EN: Using the '-ing' form (Gerund) at the beginning of a phrase can turn an action into a title or a subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan bentuk '-ing' (Gerund) di awal frasa dapat mengubah suatu tindakan menjadi judul atau subjek.
Eating healthy food.
Makan makanan sehat.
EN: Cape Town is one of South Africa's three capital cities and is famous for its natural beauty and landmarks like Table Mountain.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular subject (one person, place, or thing). The pattern is: [Subject] + is + [Description].
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menggambarkan subjek tunggal (satu orang, tempat, atau benda). Polanya adalah: [subjek] + is + [deskripsi].
Table Mountain is a famous landmark.
Table Mountain adalah landmark yang terkenal.
EN: Cape Town is one of South Africa's three capital cities and is famous for its natural landmarks like Table Mountain.
EN: In English, when the subject is 'He', 'She', or 'It', we add an '-s' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika subjeknya adalah 'He', 'She', atau 'It', kita menambahkan '-s' di akhir kata kerja bentuk sekarang.
Cape Town attracts many visitors.
Cape Town menarik banyak wisatawan.
EN: Cape Town is one of the most visited cities in Africa due to its natural landmarks like Table Mountain and its historical significance.
EN: Using '-ing' (gerund) after the verb 'is' to describe an action as a noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan '-ing' (gerund) setelah kata kerja 'is' untuk menggambarkan suatu tindakan sebagai kata benda (sebagai pelengkap).
My favorite hobby is playing soccer.
Hobi favorit saya adalah bermain sepak bola.
EN: Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, often visited via a cableway.
EN: Compound adjectives with numbers: When a number and a noun are used together to describe another noun, they are joined by a hyphen and the noun is always singular (e.g., 'five-minute', not 'five-minutes').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat majemuk dengan angka: Ketika angka dan kata benda digunakan bersama untuk memodifikasi kata benda berikutnya, gunakan tanda hubung di antara keduanya, dan kata benda tersebut harus dalam bentuk tunggal (misalnya, 'five-minute', bukan 'five-minutes').
It is a ten-minute walk to the station.
Perlu waktu sepuluh menit berjalan kaki ke stasiun.
EN: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is one of Cape Town's most iconic attractions. It offers a 360-degree rotating view as it ascends, providing a unique perspective of the city and the Atlantic Ocean.
EN: Use 'also' after the modal verb 'can' to add an extra option or possibility to a list of activities.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'also' setelah kata kerja bantu 'can' untuk menambahkan opsi atau kemungkinan ekstra ke dalam daftar aktivitas.
You can also take a bus to the park.
Kamu juga bisa naik bus ke taman.
EN: Hiking Table Mountain is a very popular activity for both locals and tourists in Cape Town. There are many trails, ranging from easy walks to difficult climbs.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give directions or suggestions. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif digunakan untuk memberikan petunjuk atau saran. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar, tanpa memerlukan subjek seperti 'kamu'.
Walk to the park and buy some water.
Berjalanlah ke taman dan belilah air.
EN: The V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront) is one of Africa's most visited destinations, known for its historic harbor, shopping, and views of Table Mountain.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form to give suggestions or instructions. It starts directly with a verb (Eat, Ride) and omits the subject 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan bentuk 'Imperative' untuk memberikan saran atau instruksi. Kalimat ini langsung dimulai dengan kata kerja (Eat, Ride) dan menghilangkan subjek 'you'.
Visit the museum or walk in the park.
Kunjungi museum atau berjalan-jalan di taman.
EN: The Cape Wheel is a giant observation wheel in Cape Town that offers 360-degree views of the city, similar to the London Eye.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give suggestions or commands. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif digunakan untuk memberikan saran atau perintah. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar, tanpa memerlukan subjek seperti 'you'.
Visit the park or go to the beach.
Pergilah mengunjungi taman atau ke pantai.
EN: Bo-Kaap is a historic area in Cape Town known for its brightly colored houses and cobblestone streets. It is the center of Cape Malay culture.
EN: Use 'There is/There's' to say that something exists. Follow it with 'a lot to + verb' to show there are many activities available.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'There is/There's' untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu itu ada. Ikuti dengan 'a lot to + kata kerja' untuk menunjukkan ada banyak aktivitas yang bisa dilakukan.
There's a lot to see in this museum.
Di museum ini ada banyak hal yang bisa dilihat.
EN: Cape Town is often called the 'Mother City' of South Africa and is famous for its natural beauty and diverse activities, which is why the speaker says there is 'a lot to enjoy'.
EN: Nouns can be used as labels to identify specific parts of a text or lesson.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata benda dapat digunakan sebagai label untuk mengidentifikasi bagian tertentu dari teks atau pelajaran.
Chapter B
Bagian B
EN: In English textbooks, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize content clearly.
EN: Use 'Do you know about...?' to ask if someone has general knowledge or information about a topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Do you know about...?' untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki pengetahuan umum atau informasi tentang suatu topik.
Do you know about the history of Cape Town?
Apakah kamu tahu tentang sejarah Cape Town?
EN: South Africa is a country known for its diverse cultures and landscapes. When people ask 'Do you know about South Africa?', they are often leading into a conversation about its famous landmarks like Cape Town.
EN: The phrase 'a little' is used as a short answer to mean 'some' or 'to a small degree' when you don't want to repeat the whole sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'a little' digunakan sebagai jawaban singkat untuk berarti 'sedikit' atau 'dalam jumlah kecil', untuk menghindari pengulangan seluruh kalimat.
Do you speak English? A little.
Bisakah kamu berbicara bahasa Inggris? Sedikit.
EN: In English conversation, using short phrases like 'A little' is very common and polite. It shows modesty when someone asks about your knowledge or skills.
EN: Using 'Why?' as a short question to ask for a reason or purpose behind a previous statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'Why?' sebagai pertanyaan singkat untuk menanyakan alasan atau tujuan di balik pernyataan sebelumnya.
I'm going to South Africa. Why?
Saya akan pergi ke Afrika Selatan. Mengapa?
EN: In English conversations, 'Why?' is a common way to show interest in what the other person is saying, prompting them to continue their story.
EN: Using the past simple tense 'had' to talk about a completed action or event that happened earlier today.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau sederhana 'had' untuk menggambarkan tindakan atau peristiwa yang sudah terjadi dan selesai lebih awal hari ini.
I had a meeting this morning.
Saya ada rapat pagi ini.
EN: When mentioning a city and its country, English speakers usually say the city first, followed by the country (City, Country).
EN: Use 'That is' (or 'That's') to identify or describe something you just mentioned in a conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'That is' (atau singkatannya 'That's') untuk merujuk atau menggambarkan sesuatu yang baru saja disebutkan dalam percakapan.
That's a great idea.
Itu ide yang bagus.
EN: In this context, 'That' refers back to Cape Town. It is common to use this structure to show you are listening and agree with the speaker's description.
EN: The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the past tense, it becomes 'told'. It is often followed by 'me/him/her' and the preposition 'about' to introduce the topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'tell' digunakan untuk memberikan informasi kepada seseorang. Dalam bentuk lampau, menjadi 'told'. Biasanya diikuti oleh objek seperti 'me/him/her' dan menggunakan preposisi 'about' untuk memperkenalkan topik.
She told me about her trip to Cape Town.
Dia bercerita kepada saya tentang perjalanannya ke Cape Town.
EN: In English conversation, 'the city' often refers to the specific city currently being discussed (in this context, Cape Town).
EN: In English, when the subject is 'He', 'She', or 'It', we add an '-s' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika subjeknya adalah 'He', 'She', atau 'It', kita menambahkan '-s' di akhir kata kerja bentuk sekarang.
Cape Town attracts many visitors.
Cape Town menarik banyak wisatawan.
EN: Cape Town is one of the most visited cities in Africa due to its natural landmarks like Table Mountain and its unique history.
EN: Tag questions like ', right?' are used at the end of a sentence to check if information is correct or to seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pertanyaan penegas seperti ', right?' digunakan di akhir kalimat untuk memastikan apakah informasi tersebut benar atau untuk mencari persetujuan dari lawan bicara.
You are a student, right?
Kamu adalah seorang pelajar, kan?
EN: Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
EN: Using a verb ending in '-ing' (Gerund) as the subject of a sentence to talk about an action or hobby.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan kata kerja yang berakhiran '-ing' (Gerund) sebagai subjek kalimat untuk menggambarkan suatu tindakan atau hobi.
Visiting Cape Town is very exciting.
Mengunjungi Cape Town sangatlah mengasyikkan.
EN: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is one of Cape Town's most iconic attractions, offering a 360-degree view as the floor of the car rotates during the trip.
EN: Use 'must be' followed by an adjective to express a strong belief or a logical conclusion about a situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'must be' diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menyatakan keyakinan kuat atau kesimpulan logis tentang suatu situasi, yang berarti 'pasti...'.
You have worked all day; you must be tired.
Kamu bekerja seharian; kamu pasti lelah.
EN: In English, using 'must be' is a common way to show empathy or agreement when someone describes an experience, even if you haven't seen it yourself.
EN: In English, 'Conversation' is a noun used to label a specific part of a dialogue or discussion. The letter 'B' acts as a label to distinguish it from other parts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, 'Conversation' adalah kata benda yang digunakan untuk menandai bagian tertentu dari dialog atau diskusi. Huruf 'B' digunakan sebagai label untuk membedakannya dari bagian lain.
Part A
Bagian A
EN: In textbooks and learning materials, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize the flow of information.
EN: The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the past tense 'told', it is often followed by an object (me) and the preposition 'about' to introduce the topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'tell' digunakan untuk memberikan informasi kepada seseorang. Dalam bentuk lampau 'told', biasanya diikuti oleh objek (me) dan menggunakan preposisi 'about' untuk memperkenalkan topik pembicaraan.
She told me about her trip to Japan.
Dia bercerita kepada saya tentang perjalanannya ke Jepang.
EN: The V&A Waterfront (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront) is one of Africa's most visited destinations. It is a historic harbor that offers shopping, dining, and entertainment with a view of Table Mountain.
EN: Use 'besides' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to mean 'in addition to' an activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'besides' diikuti oleh kata kerja yang berakhiran '-ing' untuk berarti 'selain' suatu aktivitas (masih ada yang lain).
What do you like to do besides playing games?
Selain bermain game, apa lagi yang kamu suka lakukan?
EN: In tourist areas like the V&A waterfront in Cape Town, boat rides are a primary attraction, so locals often use this phrasing to suggest hidden gems or alternative activities.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two actions: When you want to say someone can do two different things, you can use 'and' to link the verbs (look around and eat).
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan: Ketika kamu ingin mengatakan seseorang dapat melakukan dua hal yang berbeda, kamu dapat menggunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan kata kerja (look around dan eat).
You can watch a movie and drink some tea.
Kamu bisa menonton film dan minum teh.
EN: The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a historic harbor that has been transformed into a major shopping and dining destination, famous for its fresh seafood and views of Table Mountain.
EN: Use 'like' for things you enjoy, and 'love' for things you enjoy very much. Both are followed by a noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'like' untuk hal-hal yang kamu nikmati, dan 'love' untuk hal-hal yang sangat kamu sukai. Keduanya diikuti langsung oleh kata benda.
I love Cape Town.
Saya sangat mencintai Cape Town.
EN: In English, 'love' is frequently used for food or hobbies to show strong enthusiasm, not just for romantic relationships.
EN: Use 'called' after a noun to give its specific name. It is a shorter way of saying 'which is called'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'called' setelah kata benda untuk memberikan nama spesifiknya. Ini adalah cara yang lebih singkat untuk mengatakan 'yang disebut'.
I have a dog called Buddy.
Saya punya seekor anjing bernama Buddy.
EN: Bo-Kaap is a historic area in Cape Town known for its brightly colored houses and cobblestone streets. It is the center of Cape Malay culture.
EN: Use 'Each' followed by a singular noun to talk about every individual member of a group one by one.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Each' diikuti oleh kata benda tunggal untuk membicarakan setiap anggota individu dari suatu kelompok.
Each student has a book.
Setiap siswa memiliki satu buku.
EN: Bo-Kaap is a historic area in Cape Town known for its brightly colored houses and cobblestone streets. It is a center of Cape Malay culture.
EN: The phrase 'It sounds like...' is used to express an impression or opinion based on information you have heard or read.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat 'It sounds like...' digunakan untuk mengungkapkan kesan atau pendapat berdasarkan informasi yang didengar atau dibaca, yang berarti 'kedengarannya seperti...'.
It sounds like you had a great vacation.
Kedengarannya kamu menghabiskan liburan yang menyenangkan.
EN: Cape Town is often cited as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, known for its mix of natural wonders like Table Mountain and cultural spots like Bo-Kaap.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menarik (wisatawan atau minat)
Dalam konteks: populer; digemari
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan; luar biasa
Dalam konteks: mendaki; hiking
Dalam konteks: cenderamata
Dalam konteks: lezat
Dalam konteks: menjelajahi; mengunjungi
Dalam konteks: penumpang
Dalam konteks: berwarna-warni; penuh warna
Dalam konteks: cerah; menyala
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A vehicle that hangs from and is pulled by a moving cable and typically travels up and down mountains.
Kereta gantung
To visit a place and see what is there.
Melihat-lihat; berkunjung
In addition to; also.
Selain... (juga)
A short journey for pleasure in a boat.
Naik perahu; wisata naik perahu