EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How are you?" sebagai sapaan standar untuk menanyakan kabar seseorang.
How are you, Tom?
Tom, bagaimana kabarmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep inquiry into someone's life. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current feeling or state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti kata sifat untuk menggambarkan perasaan atau kondisi Anda saat ini.
I am happy.
Saya sangat senang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks 'How are you?', it is common to give a positive response like 'I am great' or 'I am good' as a polite social convention.
EN: Use 'This' to point to a singular noun that is near you, followed by 'is' and an adjective to describe it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "This" untuk menunjuk kata benda tunggal yang berada di dekat Anda, diikuti oleh "is" dan kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikannya.
This book is good.
Buku ini bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'nice' is a very common, polite way to give a general compliment about a place or atmosphere.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about facts or things that are true for a long time, like your job.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple Tense untuk membicarakan fakta atau hal-hal yang sifatnya permanen/jangka panjang, seperti pekerjaan Anda.
I live here.
Saya tinggal di sini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to briefly explain why you are in a place if someone compliments it, as a way to keep the conversation going.
EN: To talk about things that happened in the past, we often add '-ed' to the end of the action word (verb).
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menceritakan hal-hal yang terjadi di masa lalu, kita biasanya menambahkan "-ed" di akhir kata kerja.
I played soccer yesterday.
Saya bermain sepak bola kemarin.
EN: In English, 'watch a movie' is the standard phrase for viewing a film at home or in a theater. 'Yesterday' is a very common way to start a story in casual conversation.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by using 'What' followed by a noun to ask for specific information without a full sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam percakapan santai, Anda bisa langsung menanyakan informasi spesifik menggunakan 'What' diikuti kata benda, tanpa memerlukan kalimat lengkap.
What color?
Warna apa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Oh, really?' is a common way to show you are listening and interested in the conversation, even if you aren't actually surprised.
EN: Use 'It is called...' to introduce the name of a movie, book, or place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is called..." untuk memperkenalkan nama film, buku, atau tempat.
It is called "The Blue Sea."
Ini berjudul "The Blue Sea".
EN: In English, movie titles are often placed in quotation marks or italicized to distinguish them from regular text.
EN: Use 'What + noun + is it?' to ask for specific information about an object or topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + noun + is it?" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu benda atau topik.
What color is it?
Apa warnanya?
EN: The word 'genre' is borrowed from French and is commonly used when discussing movies, music, and books.
EN: Use 'It is a...' to identify or describe a single thing or object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is a..." untuk mengidentifikasi atau menggambarkan satu benda atau objek tunggal.
It is a blue car.
Ini adalah sebuah mobil biru.
EN: 'Science fiction' is often shortened to 'sci-fi' in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with what someone just said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "too" di akhir kalimat yang berarti "juga". Ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda setuju dengan apa yang baru saja dikatakan orang lain.
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka apel.
EN: In English conversation, saying 'I like ... too' is a very common and friendly way to build rapport and show you have things in common with the speaker.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the plot) with an adjective (exciting) to describe it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (the plot) dengan kata sifat (exciting) untuk menggambarkan kondisinya.
The movie is very long.
Film ini sangat panjang.
EN: In English, when discussing movies, 'exciting' is a common way to show enthusiasm. It is more natural than saying 'The plot is good' when you really enjoyed the action.
EN: Use 'What is... about?' to ask for the topic or subject of a story, movie, or book.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is... about?" untuk menanyakan topik atau alur cerita dari sebuah kisah, film, atau buku.
What is the book about?
Buku ini menceritakan tentang apa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about the 'plot' is a common way to start a conversation about media without asking for 'spoilers' (secret endings).
EN: When the subject is one person (he, she, it, or a girl), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah orang ketiga tunggal (seperti: he, she, it, atau seorang anak perempuan), kita menambahkan 's' atau 'es' di akhir kata kerja bentuk Present Tense.
He plays the guitar.
Dia bermain gitar.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk menyampaikan pendapat atau reaksi Anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja Anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya menyenangkan sekali!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, showing enthusiasm with phrases like 'That sounds fun!' is a common way to be polite and keep a conversation going.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular person or thing with an adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan orang atau benda tunggal dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan karakternya.
The movie is good.
Film ini sangat bagus.
EN: In English, 'great' is a very common way to express strong positive feelings, often more enthusiastic than just saying 'good'.
EN: Use 'What is (someone) like?' to ask about a person's personality or character traits.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is (someone) like?" untuk menanyakan kepribadian atau karakter seseorang.
What is your teacher like?
Seperti apa kepribadian gurumu?
EN: In English, 'What is she like?' asks about personality, while 'What does she look like?' asks about physical appearance.
EN: Use 'is' after 'She' to describe a person's personality or traits using adjectives.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' setelah 'She', lalu tambahkan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan kepribadian atau sifat seseorang.
He is kind and funny.
Dia baik hati dan juga humoris.
EN: In English, it is common to use two positive adjectives joined by 'and' to give a quick, positive summary of a character or person.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti kata kerja untuk mengekspresikan keinginan melakukan suatu tindakan.
I want to eat an apple.
Saya ingin makan apel.
EN: In casual conversation, 'want to' is very frequently pronounced as 'wanna'.
EN: Use the pattern 'I recommend + [something]' to tell someone that something is good and they should try it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "I recommend + [something]" untuk memberi tahu seseorang bahwa sesuatu itu bagus dan menyarankan mereka untuk mencobanya.
I recommend this book.
Saya merekomendasikan buku ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing recommendations is a common way to build rapport and start conversations about shared interests.
EN: Use 'Where can I...?' to ask for a location or platform to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where can I...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi atau platform untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Where can I buy coffee?
Di mana saya bisa membeli kopi?
EN: In modern English, 'watch it' often refers to streaming services like Netflix or Disney+, not just physical cinemas.
EN: Use 'on' to talk about digital platforms, websites, or streaming services.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'on' untuk membicarakan konten di platform digital, situs web, atau layanan streaming.
The video is on YouTube.
Video ini ada di YouTube.
EN: Netflix is a global streaming service. In English, we always use the preposition 'on' for apps and websites.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (Let us) yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengajak melakukan suatu kegiatan bersama.
Let's go to the park.
Mari kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's...' is a very common and friendly way to accept an invitation or make a plan with friends.
EN: Use 'How about + [Time/Noun]' to make a suggestion or check someone's availability.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How about + [Time/Noun]" untuk memberikan saran atau menanyakan ketersediaan waktu atau kesediaan seseorang.
How about coffee?
Bagaimana kalau minum kopi?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common, friendly way to say 'Yes' or 'I agree' in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'See you + [time]' to make a plan to meet someone in the future. 'Then' refers to the specific time just mentioned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "See you + [time]" untuk membuat janji bertemu dengan seseorang di masa mendatang. "Then" mengacu pada waktu spesifik yang baru saja disebutkan.
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'See you then' is a very common and friendly way to confirm a scheduled appointment or social gathering.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Sehari sebelum hari ini
Dalam konteks: Genre atau aliran (dari seni, tulisan, musik, atau film)
Dalam konteks: Fiksi ilmiah; film fiksi ilmiah
Dalam konteks: Alur cerita (film, novel, dll.)
Dalam konteks: Menyenangkan; seru; mendebarkan
Dalam konteks: Bepergian; melakukan perjalanan ke (suatu tempat)
Dalam konteks: Karakter atau tokoh (dalam film atau buku)
Dalam konteks: Pemberani
Dalam konteks: Merekomendasikan; menyarankan
Dalam konteks: Sempurna; sangat pas
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Used to ask about someone's personality or appearance.
Dia orang yang seperti apa?
Used to make a suggestion or offer.
Bagaimana kalau...? / ...boleh?
Used to say goodbye when a specific time to meet has been agreed upon.
Sampai jumpa nanti!
A person in a novel, play, or movie.
Tokoh / Karakter
The main events of a play, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as a sequence.
Alur / Plot