EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has time available.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau punya waktu luang.
Do you have a pen?
Apakah kamu punya pulpen?
EN: In Western business culture, asking 'Do you have a minute?' is a polite way to check if someone is busy before starting a conversation, even if the talk will take longer than one minute.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for the topic or reason when someone wants to talk to you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is it about?" untuk menanyakan topik atau alasan ketika seseorang ingin berbicara dengan Anda.
I have a question. What is it about?
Saya punya pertanyaan. Pertanyaan tentang apa?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to use first names like 'Tom' or 'Emma' even between colleagues of different ranks, creating a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'need to + verb' to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "need to + kata kerja" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang perlu atau penting untuk dilakukan.
I need to buy some milk.
Saya perlu membeli susu.
EN: In business contexts, 'client' usually refers to someone who pays for professional services, while 'customer' is more common in retail (like a shop).
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to talk about plans or arrangements that are already decided for the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be + verb-ing" (Present Continuous) untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan yang sudah diatur dan akan segera terjadi.
Which city are we visiting tomorrow?
Kota mana yang akan kita kunjungi besok?
EN: In a business context, using 'which' implies there is a specific list of clients to choose from, showing that the speaker is aware of the ongoing business activities.
EN: Use 'in' before the name of a city or country to show where something is located.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in" sebelum nama kota atau negara untuk menunjukkan lokasi keberadaan sesuatu.
My friend lives in Taipei.
Teman saya tinggal di Taipei.
EN: In business contexts, 'Green Tech' refers to companies focusing on environmentally friendly technology, a rapidly growing sector in major Chinese cities like Shanghai.
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'How long' untuk menanyakan durasi atau lamanya suatu peristiwa.
How long will the meeting last?
Berapa lama rapatnya akan berlangsung?
EN: In business contexts, 'That sounds great' is a common way to show enthusiasm and agreement with a plan before asking for more details.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" + "verb" untuk membicarakan rencana atau niat di masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In business contexts, 'for [number] days' is a standard way to clarify the duration of a trip to ensure everyone is aligned on the schedule.
EN: Use 'Did you + verb' to ask if someone completed an action in the past. We use 'yet' at the end of a question to ask if something expected has happened.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Did you + kata kerja" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang telah menyelesaikan suatu tindakan di masa lalu. Kata "yet" di akhir kalimat tanya digunakan untuk menanyakan apakah sesuatu yang diharapkan sudah terjadi.
Did you finish your homework yet?
Apakah kamu sudah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahmu?
EN: In business contexts, 'yet' is often used to check the status of tasks that are expected to be completed. It sounds professional and direct.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you decide to do at the moment of speaking or for future plans.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menyampaikan keputusan spontan saat berbicara atau rencana masa depan.
I will call you later.
Saya akan meneleponmu nanti.
EN: In a business context, following up a negative answer ('Not yet') with a specific timeline ('today') shows professionalism and reliability.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to politely offer help or ask for permission to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan bantuan atau meminta izin melakukan sesuatu secara sopan.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?
EN: In a professional setting, offering to help with specific tasks like an 'itinerary' shows initiative and teamwork, which is highly valued in Western business culture.
EN: Use 'would be' to talk about a result or feeling in a future or imagined situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'would be' untuk membicarakan hasil atau perasaan dalam situasi masa depan atau imajiner.
A cup of coffee would be nice.
Secangkir kopi sepertinya enak.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to express gratitude immediately when someone offers help, even before the task is done.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about a plan or a promise to do something in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja dasar" untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan atau janji untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I will call you tonight.
Saya akan menelepon Anda nanti malam.
EN: In a business context, offering to 'plan the meetings' shows initiative and is a common way to support a colleague during trip preparations.
EN: Use 'wants to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or requirement to do an action. For a single person or thing (he/she/it/the client), add an 's' to 'want'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "wants to" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau kebutuhan melakukan sesuatu. Jika subjeknya tunggal (he, she, it, atau seorang klien), tambahkan s pada kata want.
She wants to drink some water.
Dia ingin minum air.
EN: In business contexts, 'Good idea' is a polite way to acknowledge a suggestion before providing more information. Also, scheduling meetings on Monday is common for setting the tone of the work week.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or decisions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan rencana atau keputusan masa depan.
We will meet at the office tomorrow.
Kita akan bertemu di kantor besok.
EN: In business contexts, traveling on a Sunday evening is common to ensure being ready for a Monday morning meeting, especially for international trips.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or give a polite instruction.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan 'Please' sebelum kata kerja dasar untuk mengajukan permintaan atau memberikan instruksi secara sopan.
Please close the door.
Tolong tutup pintunya.
EN: In business contexts, 'One more thing' is a common way to transition to a final, often important, point before concluding a conversation. Keeping receipts is a standard requirement for corporate expense reimbursement globally.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'for' yang diikuti kata benda untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau alasan dari sesuatu.
I need some money for the bus.
Saya butuh uang untuk naik bus.
EN: In business culture, keeping receipts is essential for reimbursement. An 'expense report' is the standard document used to claim back money spent on work-related travel.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb-s) to talk about facts, rules, or company policies that are always true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subjek + Verb-s) untuk membicarakan situasi rutin, seperti fakta, aturan, atau kebijakan perusahaan.
The shop opens at nine o'clock.
Toko ini buka jam sembilan.
EN: In business contexts, 'the company pays for...' is a common way to discuss expense policies. It implies that these are 'reimbursable' expenses.
EN: Use 'What about + noun?' to introduce a new topic or ask for more information about something specific.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What about + kata benda?" untuk memperkenalkan topik baru atau meminta informasi lebih lanjut tentang hal tertentu.
What about the coffee? Is it free?
Bagaimana dengan kopinya? Apakah gratis?
EN: In business contexts, 'expense' usually refers to costs that the company will reimburse. Asking for clarification on what counts as an expense is standard practice during business trip planning.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future actions or promises.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan tindakan atau janji di masa depan.
The manager will sign the document tomorrow.
Manajer akan menandatangani dokumen ini besok.
EN: In many business contexts, 'expense' refers to costs incurred during work that the company reimburses. Taxis are a common reimbursable expense during business trips.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja dasar" untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan atau janji yang dibuat spontan pada saat berbicara.
I will call you later.
Saya akan menghubungi kamu sebentar lagi.
EN: In professional settings, providing a specific timeline (like 'tomorrow') builds trust and shows reliability.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or situation that you are certain about.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will be" untuk membicarakan keadaan atau situasi masa depan yang sudah pasti.
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
Cuaca akan cerah besok.
EN: In business contexts, using words like 'Perfect' or 'Great' shows enthusiasm and helps build a positive relationship with colleagues.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + -ed) untuk membicarakan tindakan yang telah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
They liked the food at the restaurant yesterday.
Merek menyukai makanan di restoran itu kemarin.
EN: In business contexts, 'I agree' is a professional way to show alignment. Mentioning past successes (like a good presentation) helps build confidence before starting a new task.
EN: Use 'better' to compare two things. It is the comparative form of 'good'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'better' untuk membandingkan dua hal. Ini adalah bentuk komparatif dari 'good'.
We need a better computer for work.
Kita membutuhkan komputer yang lebih baik untuk pekerjaan kita.
EN: In Western business culture, acknowledging a past success ('Yes') before suggesting an improvement ('but... better plan') is a common way to be constructive without being negative.
EN: Use 'will be' + adjective to describe a future state or condition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will be" + kata sifat untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau kondisi di masa depan.
We will be happy to see you.
Kami akan senang sekali bertemu dengan Anda.
EN: In business contexts, 'on time' is crucial. Saying 'No problem' followed by a commitment shows reliability and builds trust with colleagues or clients.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Klien; orang atau perusahaan yang membeli layanan atau produk.
Dalam konteks: itinerary: rencana jadwal perjalanan
Dalam konteks: receipts: tanda bukti pembayaran atau struk
Dalam konteks: expense: biaya, pengeluaran
Dalam konteks: presentation: proses menyajikan atau menjelaskan materi kepada orang lain
Dalam konteks: book: memesan (kamar, tiket pesawat, dll.)
Dalam konteks: Sangat membantu
Dalam konteks: penting
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Used to ask if someone has a short amount of time to talk.
Apakah Anda punya waktu sebentar? / Apakah Anda sedang luang?
A document used to track and request reimbursement for business-related spending.
Laporan pengeluaran / Formulir penggantian biaya perjalanan
At the expected or planned time; not late.
Tepat waktu
To give money in order to buy something or to cover a cost.
Membayar untuk...
To reserve a service or accommodation in advance, such as a hotel room or a flight.
Memesan
A formal talk or demonstration, often using slides, to explain an idea or product to an audience.
Presentasi