EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or if something is available at the moment.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu, atau apakah ada waktu luang saat ini.
Do you have time for a quick meeting?
Apakah kamu punya waktu untuk rapat singkat?
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'Do you have time for lunch?' is a common way to initiate a casual meeting or a break with a colleague. It is polite and direct.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
I was reading a book when you called.
Saya sedang membaca buku ketika kamu menelepon.
EN: In Western workplace culture, saying 'I was waiting for you' in response to a lunch invitation is a friendly way to show that you value the person's company and were looking forward to the break.
EN: Use 'need to + verb' to express a requirement or a strong desire to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "need to + kata kerja" untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau keinginan yang kuat untuk melakukan suatu tindakan.
I need to buy some milk.
Saya perlu membeli susu.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'I need to talk about something' is a common, direct way to initiate a discussion. It signals that the speaker has a specific topic in mind.
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask what someone is thinking or worrying about.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "on your mind" digunakan untuk menanyakan apa yang sedang dipikirkan atau dikhawatirkan seseorang.
You look sad. What is on your mind?
Kamu terlihat sedih. Apa yang sedang kamu pikirkan?
EN: In Western culture, 'What's on your mind?' is a common way to show empathy and openness to listen to someone's problems or thoughts.
EN: Use 'is' + 'time expression' to talk about scheduled events in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" + "keterangan waktu" untuk membicarakan acara yang sudah terjadwal di masa depan.
The meeting is tomorrow.
Rapatnya besok.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, a 'performance review' is a formal meeting where an employee and manager discuss work goals and progress.
EN: Use 'Did' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about the past. After 'Did', use the base form of the verb (without -ed).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Did" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan sesuatu yang terjadi di masa lalu. Setelah menggunakan "Did", kata kerja kembali ke bentuk dasar (tidak perlu ditambah -ed).
Did you watch the movie yesterday?
Apakah kamu menonton film itu kemarin?
EN: In many Western workplaces, a 'self-evaluation' is a standard part of the performance review process where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting their manager.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that started and finished at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple tense (verb + ed) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang dimulai dan selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
I watched a movie last night.
Saya menonton film semalam.
EN: In professional settings, being honest about your progress (like saying 'Not yet') is better than making excuses. Adding 'I started it' shows you are taking initiative.
EN: To ask a question about a past action, we use 'did' + the base form of the verb (stop).
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menanyakan tindakan di masa lalu, kita menggunakan kata kerja bantu 'did' + bentuk dasar kata kerja (stop).
Why did you call?
Mengapa kamu menelepon?
EN: In a workplace context, asking 'Why did you stop?' is a common way to show interest in a colleague's progress or to identify obstacles they might be facing.
EN: Use 'be not sure about' to express uncertainty or doubt regarding a specific topic or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be not sure about" untuk menyatakan ketidakyakinan atau keraguan mengenai topik atau hal tertentu.
He was not sure about the meeting time.
Dia tidak yakin dengan waktu rapatnya.
EN: In professional settings, it is common and encouraged to admit when you are unsure about your goals during a performance review process so that your manager can provide guidance.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or offering help.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja bantu "can" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan kemampuan atau menawarkan bantuan.
I can open the door for you.
Saya bisa membantumu membukakan pintu.
EN: In a professional or friendly context, 'I can help you with that' is a common way to show support and build rapport when someone expresses uncertainty.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future result or a reaction to a plan that hasn't happened yet.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will be" untuk membicarakan hasil di masa depan atau reaksi terhadap rencana yang belum terjadi.
If you come to the party, it will be fun.
Jika kamu datang ke pesta, itu akan sangat menyenangkan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, showing enthusiasm when someone offers help is considered polite and builds good rapport.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions or suggestions. 'First' is used as a transition word to show the sequence of steps.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (imperative) dimulai dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan petunjuk atau saran. Gunakan "First" sebagai kata transisi untuk menunjukkan urutan langkah.
First, open the window.
Pertama, buka jendelanya.
EN: In Western workplace culture, self-evaluations often focus on specific achievements and measurable improvements. Using words like 'improvement' shows a growth mindset.
EN: Use the past tense 'led' (the past form of 'lead') to talk about completed actions or achievements in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau 'led' (bentuk lampau dari 'lead') untuk membicarakan tindakan atau pencapaian yang telah selesai di masa lalu.
I led a small team last year.
Saya memimpin sebuah tim kecil tahun lalu.
EN: In performance reviews, it is common to use strong action verbs like 'led', 'managed', or 'created' to demonstrate your contributions clearly.
EN: Imperative sentences (commands or suggestions) start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (perintah atau saran) dimulai dengan kata kerja dasar dan tidak memerlukan subjek "kamu".
Open the door.
Buka pintunya.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to encourage colleagues to document their achievements for performance reviews. 'Write that down' is a supportive suggestion.
EN: Use the past tense (verb + ed) to talk about completed actions or achievements in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau (verb + ed) untuk menceritakan tindakan atau pencapaian yang telah selesai di masa lalu.
I finished the report yesterday.
Saya menyelesaikan laporan itu kemarin.
EN: In performance reviews, using specific numbers (like 'three') and action verbs (like 'trained') is a standard way to demonstrate your value to the company.
EN: Use 'Let us' (or 'Let's') followed by a base verb to suggest an activity or to invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let us" (atau singkatannya "Let's") yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengusulkan suatu kegiatan atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama.
Let us start the meeting.
Mari kita mulai rapatnya.
EN: In professional settings, 'feedback' is a neutral term used to describe performance reviews or constructive criticism. Using 'let us' makes the suggestion sound collaborative rather than demanding.
EN: Use 'be good at' followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing to describe something you do well.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be good at" yang diikuti oleh kata benda atau kata kerja berakhiran -ing untuk menggambarkan hal yang kamu kuasai.
He is good at cooking.
Dia sangat pandai memasak.
EN: In professional settings, 'presentations' often refer to formal talks given to a group, which is a highly valued skill in many companies.
EN: Use 'Anything else?' as a short way to ask if there is more information or more items to discuss.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Anything else?" sebagai cara singkat untuk menanyakan apakah ada informasi tambahan atau hal lain yang perlu dibahas.
I have your keys. Anything else?
Saya sudah membawa kuncimu. Ada hal lain lagi?
EN: In professional settings, 'feedback' is a common term used to describe helpful information or criticism given to someone to improve their performance.
EN: Use 'be better at' followed by a noun or an -ing verb to talk about improving a skill or ability.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be better at" yang diikuti kata benda atau kata kerja berakhiran -ing untuk membicarakan peningkatan keterampilan atau kemampuan.
I want to be better at cooking.
Saya ingin lebih mahir dalam memasak.
EN: In performance reviews, managers often use 'can be better at' or 'room for improvement' as a polite way to give constructive criticism without being too harsh.
EN: Use 'can be' to talk about a possibility or a potential future state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can be" untuk menggambarkan suatu kemungkinan atau potensi keadaan di masa depan.
This can be a good chance for you.
Ini bisa menjadi kesempatan yang bagus untukmu.
EN: In professional settings, turning feedback into a 'goal' is a common way to show a positive attitude toward self-improvement.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about a promise or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja dasar" untuk menyatakan janji atau keputusan yang dibuat spontan pada saat berbicara.
I will call you later.
Saya akan meneleponmu nanti.
EN: In professional feedback sessions, 'work on that' is a very common and positive way to accept constructive criticism. It shows a growth mindset.
EN: Use 'do you think' followed by a normal sentence to ask for someone's opinion or belief.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "do you think" yang diikuti kalimat lengkap untuk menanyakan pendapat atau pandangan seseorang.
Do you think it will rain today?
Apakah menurutmu hari ini akan hujan?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to discuss career growth and promotions with trusted colleagues or mentors before formal reviews.
EN: Use 'I think so' to agree with a question or statement without repeating the whole sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I think so" untuk menyetujui sebuah pertanyaan atau pernyataan tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh kalimat.
Is it going to rain? I think so.
Apakah akan hujan? Saya rasa ya.
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often provide emotional support and positive reinforcement before a performance review to build confidence.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision or promise made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" untuk menyampaikan keputusan atau janji yang dibuat pada saat berbicara.
I will call you later.
Saya akan menghubungi kamu sebentar lagi.
EN: In professional settings, showing a proactive attitude by 'setting goals' is highly valued during performance reviews.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give advice or instructions. Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah dimulai dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan saran atau petunjuk. Tambahkan 'too' di akhir kalimat untuk berarti "juga".
Read this book too.
Baca juga buku ini.
EN: In Western workplace culture, self-evaluations are not just about admitting mistakes; it is crucial to highlight your own achievements and 'improvements' to show growth.
EN: Use 'the best' + noun to describe something or someone that is the highest quality or your favorite among all others.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "the best" + kata benda untuk menggambarkan sesuatu atau seseorang yang memiliki kualitas tertinggi atau paling disukai di antara semua pilihan (superlatif).
This is the best pizza in town.
Ini adalah pizza terbaik di kota ini.
EN: The word 'buddy' is an informal and friendly way to say 'friend'. In a workplace, having a 'lunch buddy' implies a close, supportive relationship beyond just being colleagues.
EN: Use 'Good luck with + [something]' to wish someone success in a specific event or task.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Good luck with + [sesuatu]" untuk mendoakan seseorang sukses dalam acara atau tugas tertentu.
Good luck with your exam tomorrow!
Semoga berhasil dengan ujianmu besok!
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use 'Good luck' to show support before important events like performance reviews or presentations, even if they aren't close friends.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Performance review: evaluasi kinerja; penilaian tahunan atau berkala yang dilakukan perusahaan terhadap kinerja karyawan.
Dalam konteks: Self-evaluation: evaluasi diri; analisis dan penilaian yang dilakukan karyawan terhadap kinerja mereka sendiri.
Dalam konteks: Improvement: peningkatan, kemajuan; hal-hal yang dilakukan lebih baik dari sebelumnya.
Dalam konteks: Marketing: pemasaran; kegiatan bisnis untuk mempromosikan produk atau layanan.
Dalam konteks: Feedback: umpan balik, masukan; pandangan atau pendapat orang lain terhadap kinerja kamu.
Dalam konteks: Presentations: presentasi; proses menyampaikan informasi kepada orang lain.
Dalam konteks: Time management: manajemen waktu; kemampuan mengatur waktu secara efektif.
Dalam konteks: Promotion: promosi jabatan, kenaikan jabatan; peningkatan ke tingkat posisi yang lebih tinggi.
Dalam konteks: Tujuan/cita-cita, pencapaian yang ingin diraih
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To be worrying or thinking about something.
Memikirkan sesuatu, ada yang mengganjal di pikiran
To record something on paper or digitally.
Mencatat, menuliskan
To be able to do something well.
Pandai dalam...
A formal assessment in which a manager evaluates an employee's work results and behavior.
Penilaian kinerja / Evaluasi karyawan
A process where an employee assesses their own performance and achievements before a formal review.
Evaluasi diri
Information or comments about how well someone is doing a task, used as a basis for improvement.
Umpan balik / Feedback
A formal talk or speech given to a group, often using slides or visual aids.
Presentasi
An advancement to a higher rank or position in a company.
Promosi jabatan / Kenaikan pangkat