EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state when greeting them.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk menanyakan kabar atau kondisi seseorang saat menyapa.
How are you today?
Bagaimana kabarmu hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a standard greeting rather than a deep inquiry into someone's health. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menggambarkan kondisi atau perasaanmu saat ini.
I am happy.
Saya sangat senang.
EN: In casual American English, 'I am good' is a standard response to 'How are you?', even though some traditional grammar rules suggest 'I am well'.
EN: Use 'be verb (am/is/are) + verb-ing' to ask about actions happening right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be (am/is/are) + verb-ing" untuk menanyakan tindakan yang sedang terjadi saat ini.
What are you eating?
Apa yang sedang kamu makan?
EN: In casual English, this can be used as a greeting similar to 'How's it going?' or 'What's up?', not just to ask about a specific activity.
EN: Use 'am/is/are + verb-ing' to talk about things happening right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "am/is/are + verb-ing" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang sedang terjadi saat ini.
I am eating an apple.
Saya sedang makan buah apel.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like songs, colors, or time).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + kata benda" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu kategori (seperti lagu, warna, atau waktu).
What color is your car?
Apa warna mobilmu?
EN: In English conversations, responding with 'Oh, nice!' or 'Great!' before asking a follow-up question is a common way to show active listening and interest.
EN: Use 'It is a...' to describe or identify a single object or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is a..." untuk mendeskripsikan atau mengidentifikasi sebuah benda tunggal.
It is a blue pen.
Ini adalah sebuah pulpen biru.
EN: Rock music is a very popular genre in Western culture, often associated with guitars and energy.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with a positive statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'too' di akhir kalimat yang berarti "juga". Ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa kamu menyetujui pernyataan positif seseorang.
I like pizza too!
Saya juga suka pizza!
EN: In casual English, 'too' is the most common way to agree with someone's preference. It helps build rapport by showing shared interests.
EN: Use 'What is your favorite...?' to ask about someone's top choice in a specific category.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is your favorite...?" untuk menanyakan pilihan paling favorit seseorang dalam kategori tertentu.
What is your favorite color?
Apa warna favoritmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's 'favorite' things is a very common and polite way to start a conversation and find common interests.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + love + Noun' to express a strong liking for something. In the present tense, 'love' does not change when the subject is 'I'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "Subjek + love + Kata Benda" untuk mengekspresikan rasa sangat suka pada sesuatu. Dalam bentuk present tense, ketika subjeknya adalah "I", kata kerja love tidak perlu ditambah s.
I love pizza.
Saya sangat suka pizza.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'love' is frequently used for hobbies and preferences (like music or food), not just for romantic feelings or family.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a habit or a general fact in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan pertanyaan bentuk present tense tentang kebiasaan atau fakta umum.
Do you like pizza?
Apakah kamu suka pizza?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about hobbies like music and concerts is a very common way to make small talk and get to know someone.
EN: Use 'love' followed by a plural noun (ending in -s) to talk about things you enjoy in general.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'love' yang diikuti kata benda jamak (berakhiran -s) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang umumnya sangat kamu sukai.
I love dogs.
Saya suka anjing.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often use enthusiastic words like 'love' and 'awesome' to show interest and keep the conversation friendly.
EN: Use 'Me too' to agree with a positive statement made by someone else.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Me too" untuk menyetujui pernyataan positif yang disampaikan orang lain, artinya "saya juga".
I like apples. Me too!
Saya suka apel. Saya juga!
EN: In casual English, 'Me too' is the most common way to agree. 'They' refers to the concerts mentioned in the previous sentence.
EN: Use 'went' (the past form of 'go') to talk about a trip or activity that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'went' (bentuk lampau dari 'go') untuk menceritakan perjalanan atau kegiatan yang sudah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
I went to the park yesterday.
Saya pergi ke taman kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, going to concerts is a very common social activity and a popular topic for small talk when getting to know someone's hobbies.
EN: Use 'did' to ask questions about things that happened in the past. When you use 'did', the main verb (like 'see') stays in its basic form.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'did' untuk mengajukan pertanyaan tentang hal-hal yang terjadi di masa lalu. Ketika menggunakan 'did' dalam kalimat, kata kerja setelahnya (seperti 'see') harus menggunakan bentuk dasar.
Who did you meet yesterday?
Siapa yang kamu temui kemarin?
EN: In casual English, 'Who' is commonly used as an object in questions, even though 'Whom' is technically more formal. In a concert context, 'see' means 'to attend a performance by'.
EN: Use the past tense (saw, were) to talk about things that happened in the past, like a concert you attended last week.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau / past tense (saw, were) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang terjadi di masa lalu, seperti konser yang kamu datangi minggu lalu.
I saw a movie yesterday.
Saya menonton film kemarin.
EN: Use 'Do you + verb' to ask about someone's habits or abilities in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you + kata kerja" untuk menanyakan kebiasaan atau kemampuan seseorang saat ini.
Do you play the piano?
Apakah kamu bisa main piano?
EN: In English, 'play music' can mean listening to music or performing it. In this context, it specifically asks if the person can play an instrument.
EN: Use 'play the + instrument' to talk about musical skills. Add 'a little' at the end to show you are a beginner or have basic skills.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "play the + alat musik" untuk membicarakan kemahiran bermain musik. Tambahkan "a little" di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan bahwa kamu hanya bisa sedikit atau masih pemula.
I play the piano a little.
Saya bisa main piano sedikit.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying you play 'a little' is a common way to be modest about your hobbies, even if you are quite good.
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 drink water.
Saya ingin minum air.
EN: In English, when talking about playing or learning musical instruments, we often use 'the' (e.g., play the guitar), but in casual conversation, it is sometimes omitted.
EN: To make a sentence negative with the verb 'is', simply add 'not' after it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk membuat kalimat negatif dengan kata kerja be (is), cukup tambahkan 'not' setelah kata 'is'.
It is not very cold.
Cuacanya tidak terlalu dingin.
EN: In English, using 'not very' is a polite way to say something is easy without sounding overconfident.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about someone's ability or to ask for help with a skill.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' untuk membicarakan kemampuan seseorang atau untuk meminta bantuan terkait keterampilan tertentu.
You can help me with my homework.
Kamu bisa membantu saya mengerjakan PR.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, suggesting someone teach you a skill is a common way to show interest in their hobbies and build a friendship.
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 mengusulkan melakukan suatu kegiatan bersama-sama.
Let's eat lunch.
Mari kita makan siang bersama.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to say 'Yes' or 'I agree' in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'How about + [Time/Noun]' to suggest a time or an idea to someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How about + [Waktu/Kata Benda]" untuk mengusulkan waktu atau ide kepada seseorang.
How about Sunday?
Bagaimana kalau hari Minggu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How about...' is a very common and polite way to make a suggestion without being too demanding.
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a person, thing, or situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur "Subjek + is + Kata Sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan seseorang, sesuatu, atau suatu keadaan.
The weather is nice.
Cuacanya sangat bagus.
EN: In English, using 'perfect' to respond to a suggestion shows high enthusiasm and agreement.
EN: The phrase 'See you + [time]' is a common way to say goodbye when you have a specific meeting time planned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "See you + [waktu]" adalah bentuk perpisahan yang umum digunakan setelah menentukan waktu spesifik untuk bertemu.
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: 'Awesome' is a very common informal word in American English to express enthusiasm. 'Then' refers back to the specific time just mentioned (Saturday).
EN: The phrase 'See you' is a common, informal way to say goodbye. It is a shortened version of 'I will see you later'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "See you" adalah cara umum dan informal untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal. Ini adalah bentuk singkat dari "I will see you later" (sampai jumpa nanti).
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to use the person's name when saying goodbye to build rapport and show friendliness.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: sedang mendengarkan (musik atau suara)
Dalam konteks: paling disukai / favorit
Dalam konteks: genre / aliran (seni, musik, film, dll.)
Dalam konteks: konser / pertunjukan musik
Dalam konteks: lirik lagu
Dalam konteks: gitar
Dalam konteks: Berlatih
Dalam konteks: sempurna / ideal
Dalam konteks: luar biasa / mantap
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To pay attention to a sound or person speaking.
Mendengarkan
Used to make a suggestion or ask for an opinion.
Bagaimana kalau...?
A phrase used to say goodbye when a future meeting time has been set.
Sampai jumpa nanti
To perform music on a guitar.
Bermain gitar
A genre of popular music characterized by a strong beat and the use of electric guitars.
Musik rock
A genre of popular music that is modern and has a wide appeal.
Musik pop
To perform music on an instrument or to produce sound from a musical device.
Bermain musik / Memutar musik