EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is the most common way to start a conversation after saying hello.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'How are you?' untuk bertanyakan khabar atau keadaan semasa seseorang. Ini merupakan cara paling biasa untuk memulakan perbualan selepas menyapa.
How are you today?
Apa khabar anda hari ini?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about one's health. A common short answer is 'Good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menceritakan keadaan atau perasaan anda sekarang.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common, informal response to 'How are you?', even though 'I am well' is technically more grammatically correct for health.
EN: Use 'Can we' at the beginning of a sentence to ask for permission or to suggest doing something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Can we' di permulaan ayat untuk meminta kebenaran atau mencadangkan untuk melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Can we eat lunch now?
Bolehkah kita makan tengah hari sekarang?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to ask for permission before starting a professional discussion to respect the other person's schedule.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What is it about?' untuk bertanyakan maklumat lanjut atau topik bagi sesuatu perbualan, buku atau filem.
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
Saya telah menonton satu filem baharu. Ia mengenai apa?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a request, showing that you are approachable.
EN: Use 'It is' to talk about time, weather, or a specific situation. In this case, 'It' does not refer to a specific object but acts as a placeholder to introduce the time or event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' untuk menceritakan tentang masa, cuaca atau situasi tertentu. Dalam keadaan ini, 'It' tidak merujuk kepada objek khusus, sebaliknya bertindak sebagai subjek olahan (dummy subject) untuk memperkenalkan masa atau peristiwa.
It is dinner time.
Masa untuk makan malam sekarang.
EN: In many Western companies, a 'performance review' is a formal meeting where an employee and their manager discuss work achievements and goals. It is a key part of professional growth and salary discussions.
EN: To ask a question with 'you' and a verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjeknya ialah 'you' dan ayat mempunyai kata kerja (seperti have), kita meletakkan 'Do' di permulaan ayat untuk membentuk soalan.
Do you have a pen?
Adakah anda mempunyai pen?
EN: In professional settings, 'goals' often refer to specific targets set during a performance review to measure success.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want' yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan keinginan terhadap sesuatu.
I want a coffee.
Saya mahukan secawan kopi.
EN: In many Western workplaces, being direct about your career goals (like wanting a promotion) is seen as a positive sign of ambition and clarity.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something someone just said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' untuk memberikan pandangan atau penilaian yang positif tentang sesuatu yang baru sahaja diperkatakan oleh orang lain.
That is a beautiful house!
Itu sebuah rumah yang cantik!
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use enthusiastic language like 'great' or 'excellent' to encourage each other and build confidence.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'need' yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu adalah perlu atau diperlukan.
You need a pen.
Anda memerlukan sebatang pen.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting their manager.
EN: Use 'What is...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a word or concept.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What is...?' untuk bertanyakan definisi atau maksud bagi sesuatu perkataan atau konsep.
What is a promotion?
Apakah itu kenaikan pangkat?
EN: In Western workplaces, self-evaluation is a standard part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting with their manager.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe regular actions or general facts. The structure is: Subject + Verb + Object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menceritakan tindakan rutin atau fakta umum. Struktur ayatnya ialah: Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek.
You read books every day.
Anda membaca buku setiap hari.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees are expected to be honest about both their achievements and areas for growth.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by using a statement word order and raising your voice at the end.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan santai, anda boleh bertanyakan soalan dengan menggunakan susunan kata ayat penyata dan menaikkan nada suara di akhir ayat.
You like coffee?
Adakah anda suka kopi?
EN: In Western workplace culture, self-evaluations are common. It is important to balance both achievements and areas for growth to show self-awareness.
EN: The phrase 'areas for improvement' is a common way to talk about things you can do better without using negative words like 'bad' or 'mistakes'.
Bahasa Melayu: 'areas for improvement' ialah frasa yang biasa digunakan untuk merujuk kepada "bahagian yang perlu ditambah baik". Ini kedengaran lebih profesional dan positif berbanding menyebut "kelemahan" atau "kesalahan" secara terus.
I have some areas for improvement in my English.
Bahasa Inggeris saya mempunyai beberapa bahagian yang perlu ditambah baik.
EN: In Western workplace culture, performance reviews focus on both strengths and 'areas for improvement'. Using this term shows a 'growth mindset', which is highly valued.
EN: Use 'be + nervous about + noun' to describe what makes you feel worried or anxious.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be + nervous about + noun' untuk menggambarkan perkara, orang atau situasi yang membuatkan anda rasa bimbang atau gelisah.
He is nervous about the test.
Dia rasa gelisah tentang peperiksaan itu.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. It is common to discuss both strengths and weaknesses openly during performance reviews.
EN: When using the verb 'help', you can follow it with a person and then another verb. The second verb can be in its base form (without 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menggunakan kata kerja 'help', anda boleh mengikutinya dengan kata nama diri (orang) dan kemudian satu lagi kata kerja. Kata kerja kedua ini boleh menggunakan kata kerja asal (tanpa perlu menambah to).
Music helps me relax.
Muzik membantu saya berehat.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a positive tool for professional development rather than just criticism. It is common to discuss both strengths and 'areas for improvement' during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'What if...?' to ask about a possible future situation or worry.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What if...?' untuk bertanyakan tentang situasi masa hadapan yang mungkin berlaku atau perkara yang dibimbangkan, yang bermaksud "bagaimana jika...?"
What if it rains?
Bagaimana jika hujan turun?
EN: In a workplace context, asking 'What if' shows that you are thinking about potential challenges, which can be seen as being prepared.
EN: Use 'is not' to make a sentence negative when using the verb 'to be'. It tells us that something is not true or not a certain way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is not' untuk membentuk ayat negatif apabila menggunakan kata kerja 'to be'. Ia memberitahu kita bahawa sesuatu itu 'bukan' berada dalam keadaan sedemikian.
The coffee is not hot.
Kopi ini tidak panas.
EN: In Western workplace culture, feedback (even if negative) is often viewed as a constructive tool for professional growth rather than a personal attack.
EN: Use the phrase 'areas for improvement' to talk about things you can do better. It sounds more professional and positive than saying 'weaknesses'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan frasa 'areas for improvement' untuk membincangkan perkara yang boleh anda lakukan dengan lebih baik. Ini kedengaran lebih profesional dan positif berbanding menyebut 'weaknesses' (kelemahan) secara terus.
The teacher pointed out areas for improvement in my essay.
Guru telah menunjukkan bahagian yang perlu ditambah baik dalam esai saya.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. Using phrases like 'areas for improvement' instead of 'mistakes' is a common way to maintain a growth mindset during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'make sense' to say that something is logical, easy to understand, or reasonable.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'make sense' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu munasabah, mudah faham atau logik.
His plan makes sense.
Rancangannya sangat munasabah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That makes sense' is a polite way to show you are actively listening and understand the speaker's logic.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form. When you want to give advice or an order, start the sentence with a verb and no subject (like 'I' or 'You').
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan bentuk 'Imperative' (ayat perintah). Apabila anda ingin memberikan nasihat atau perintah, ayat bermula terus dengan kata kerja tanpa perlu menambah subjek (seperti I atau You).
Eat healthy food.
Makan makanan yang sihat.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'setting clear goals' is a fundamental part of professional growth and performance reviews.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to' diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keinginan atau matlamat untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I want to learn English.
Saya ingin belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing your career goals directly (like wanting a promotion or more responsibility) is often encouraged during performance reviews.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions, advice, or commands. The subject 'you' is understood and omitted.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan, nasihat atau perintah. Kata subjek 'you' (anda) biasanya digugurkan.
Read this book.
Baca buku ini.
EN: In Western workplace culture, a 'performance review' is a formal process where employees and managers discuss goals and achievements. Being proactive and writing down your own goals is highly encouraged.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menyatakan keputusan yang baru sahaja dibuat pada saat bertutur.
I will call you later.
Saya akan hubungi anda sebentar lagi.
EN: In Western workplace culture, showing enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude (like saying 'I will do that') is highly valued during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a basic verb to talk about things that will happen in the future or to show confidence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menceritakan perkara yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan, atau untuk menunjukkan keyakinan terhadap sesuatu.
You will win the game.
Anda akan memenangi perlawanan ini.
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use positive affirmations like this to support each other's career goals and build confidence.
EN: Use 'a lot' after a verb to show that an action happens frequently or to a great degree.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'a lot' selepas kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tindakan itu kerap berlaku atau berada pada tahap yang tinggi.
I study a lot.
Saya banyak membaca buku.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, expressing gratitude directly and specifically (like saying 'you help a lot') is very common and helps build positive relationships.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Penilaian prestasi, merujuk kepada semakan berkala yang dilakukan oleh syarikat terhadap prestasi kerja pekerja
Dalam konteks: Kenaikan pangkat, peningkatan jawatan
Dalam konteks: Penilaian kendiri, penilaian terhadap prestasi diri sendiri
Dalam konteks: Penambahbaikan, bahagian yang ada kemajuan atau perlu ditambah baik
Dalam konteks: Gelisah, cemas atau bimbang
Dalam konteks: Maklum balas, pandangan atau komen
Dalam konteks: Peningkatan, berkembang atau maju
Dalam konteks: Memimpin, mengetuai
Dalam konteks: Projek, rancangan kerja
Dalam konteks: Matlamat, sasaran
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Aspects of one's work or character that can be made better.
Perkara yang perlu diperbaiki
To be logical or easy to understand.
Masuk akal
To decide what you want to achieve.
Menetapkan matlamat
A formal assessment in which a manager evaluates an employee's work performance and identifies strengths and weaknesses.
Penilaian prestasi / Penilaian pekerja
The advancement of an employee to a higher rank or position in a company hierarchy.
Kenaikan pangkat / Promosi