EN: Use 'Hello' followed by a title and a name to greet someone politely in a formal setting.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Hello" yang diikuti oleh sapaan/gelar dan nama belakang untuk menyapa seseorang secara sopan dalam situasi formal.
Hello, Mr. Smith.
Halo, Tuan Smith.
EN: In academic settings, it is common and respectful to address instructors by their title (Professor/Prof.) and their last name.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a command or request polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Please" di awal kalimat untuk membuat perintah atau permintaan menjadi lebih sopan.
Please open the door.
Tolong buka pintunya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common for a person in authority (like a professor) to invite a guest to sit down as a sign of hospitality.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'Thank you' to show more gratitude. It acts as an intensifier for the verb 'thank'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "very much" setelah "Thank you" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang lebih besar. Frasa ini berfungsi untuk memperkuat kata kerja "thank".
Thank you very much for the gift.
Terima kasih banyak atas hadiahmu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Thank you very much' is common in both formal and informal settings to show sincere appreciation, especially when someone has been helpful in a professional context.
EN: Use 'How can I...' to politely offer help or ask for instructions on how to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How can I..." untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan atau menanyakan petunjuk tentang cara melakukan sesuatu.
How can I open this box?
Bagaimana cara saya membuka kotak ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, this is a standard polite way for teachers, receptionists, or service staff to greet someone and initiate assistance.
EN: Use 'have a question about' to ask for more information or help regarding a specific topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "have a question about" untuk meminta informasi lebih lanjut atau bantuan mengenai topik tertentu.
I have a question about the homework.
Saya punya pertanyaan tentang pekerjaan rumah.
EN: In academic settings, it is common and encouraged for students to ask clarifying questions about assignments to ensure they meet expectations.
EN: Use 'Which' followed by a noun to ask someone to choose between specific things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Which" yang diikuti kata benda untuk meminta seseorang memilih di antara hal-hal tertentu.
Which book is it?
Buku yang mana?
EN: In academic settings, using 'Which' shows that the professor knows there are multiple assignments and wants to be specific to help the student better.
EN: Use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') to identify or describe a specific thing mentioned before.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is" (atau bentuk singkatnya "It's") untuk mengidentifikasi atau menjelaskan hal tertentu yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya.
It is the blue pen.
Itu adalah pulpen yang berwarna biru.
EN: In academic settings, 'assignment' is a general term for any task given by a teacher. Using 'the' indicates that both the student and teacher already know which specific task is being discussed.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or idea.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is..." untuk meminta informasi tentang hal atau gagasan tertentu.
What is your name?
Siapa namamu?
EN: In a classroom or office setting, 'What is your question?' is a direct and polite way for a teacher or supervisor to invite a student to speak.
EN: Use 'I need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or a problem you want to solve.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I need" yang diikuti oleh kata benda untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau masalah yang ingin kamu selesaikan.
I need a pen.
Saya membutuhkan pulpen.
EN: In academic settings, asking for 'clarification' is a very common and polite way to tell a professor you don't fully understand something.
EN: Use 'is about' to describe the subject or content of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is about" untuk menjelaskan topik atau isi dari sesuatu.
The book is about animals.
Buku ini bercerita tentang hewan.
EN: The phrase 'I see' is a common idiom used to show that you understand what someone has just explained. It does not mean you are looking at something with your eyes.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ungkapan "I see" adalah idiom umum yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa kamu memahami penjelasan seseorang. Ini tidak berarti "melihat" sesuatu dengan mata, melainkan berarti "paham" atau "mengerti".
A: The meeting is at 2 PM. B: Oh, I see.
A: Rapatnya jam dua siang. B: Oh, saya paham.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging information with 'I see' or 'Okay' is important to show you are actively listening. Following it with 'Thank you' is a polite way to end a brief clarification.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to give instructions or state facts about a task.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) untuk memberikan instruksi atau menyampaikan fakta tentang suatu tugas.
You read the book.
Kamu membaca buku ini.
EN: In academic settings, professors often use direct statements like 'You write...' to clarify assignment expectations clearly.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add information that is similar to what was previously mentioned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "also" setelah subjek dan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menambahkan informasi yang serupa dengan apa yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya.
I also like coffee.
Saya juga suka kopi.
EN: In academic settings, asking for an 'extension' means requesting more time to finish an assignment. It is common to provide a reason when making this request.
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 party?
Kapan pesta itu diadakan?
EN: In academic and professional settings, asking for the 'deadline' is a common and direct way to manage expectations and schedules.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the deadline) with its description or time (Friday).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (the deadline) dengan deskripsi atau waktunya (Friday).
The meeting is Monday.
Rapatnya ada di hari Senin.
EN: In academic and business settings, deadlines are usually strict. If you need more time, it is polite to ask for an 'extension' as Hana did in the context.
EN: Use 'Why do you' to ask for a reason. Follow it with a base verb like 'need', 'want', or 'like'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Why do you" untuk menanyakan alasan. Ikuti dengan kata kerja dasar seperti "need", "want", atau "like".
Why do you like coffee?
Mengapa kamu suka kopi?
EN: In Western academic culture, it is common and acceptable for students to ask for extensions if they have a valid reason, but they must explain 'why' clearly to the professor.
EN: Use 'am/is/are' + 'busy' to describe someone's current state or schedule.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "am/is/are" + "busy" untuk menggambarkan kondisi atau jadwal seseorang saat ini.
He is busy today.
Dia sangat sibuk hari ini.
EN: In academic or professional settings, 'I am busy' is a common and polite way to explain why you might need an extension or extra help, as long as it is followed by a respectful request.
EN: Use 'can' to give permission or say that someone is allowed to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" untuk memberikan izin atau mengatakan bahwa seseorang diperbolehkan melakukan sesuatu.
You can use my pen.
Kamu boleh menggunakan pulpenku.
EN: In academic settings, professors often use 'I understand' to show empathy before granting a request like an extension.
EN: Use 'What about + noun?' to ask for information about a new topic or to ask the same question back to someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What about + noun?" untuk menanyakan informasi tentang topik baru atau menanyakan kembali pertanyaan yang sama kepada lawan bicara.
What about the weather?
Lalu bagaimana dengan cuacanya?
EN: In academic settings, it is common and acceptable for students to politely ask about their grades or progress during office hours.
EN: Use 'Do not' (or 'Don't') before a verb to tell someone not to do something. This is called a negative imperative.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do not" (atau bentuk singkatnya "Don't") sebelum kata kerja untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini disebut kalimat perintah negatif (negative imperative).
Do not cry.
Jangan menangis.
EN: In academic settings, professors often use 'Do not worry' to reassure students who are anxious about their performance or grades.
EN: Use 'That is' + adjective + noun to react to information you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "That is" + adjective + noun untuk merespons informasi yang baru saja kamu dengar.
That is a good idea.
Itu ide yang bagus.
EN: In English-speaking academic settings, it is common and polite to express relief or gratitude when a professor gives positive feedback or an extension.
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a polite response when someone says 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "You are welcome" sebagai respons yang sopan saat seseorang mengucapkan "Thank you".
You are welcome. Have a nice day!
Sama-sama. Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding to 'Thank you' is essential for politeness. 'Good luck' is a common way to end a conversation when someone is about to do something important, like an assignment or a test.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mengacu pada tugas atau pekerjaan rumah yang diberikan oleh guru.
Dalam konteks: Penjelasan atau keterangan untuk membuat sesuatu menjadi lebih jelas dan mudah dipahami.
Dalam konteks: Topik diskusi, tulisan, atau penelitian.
Dalam konteks: Perpanjangan waktu; mengacu pada perpanjangan batas waktu pengumpulan tugas.
Dalam konteks: Batas waktu; tanggal atau jam terakhir pengumpulan.
Dalam konteks: Memahami atau mengerti situasi atau maksud seseorang.
Dalam konteks: Nilai siswa atau hasil penilaian.
Dalam konteks: Khawatir atau cemas.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To move from a standing position to a sitting position.
Duduk
Used to wish someone success in something they are going to do.
Semoga beruntung
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Sama-sama
An additional period of time to complete a task.
Lebih banyak waktu
An additional period of time allowed to finish a piece of work or a task beyond the original deadline.
Perpanjangan waktu (tugas)
A mark or score given to a student's work, representing the quality of their performance.
Nilai / Skor
A specific task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a course of study.
Tugas kuliah / Pekerjaan