EN: In English, adjectives (describing words) usually come before the noun they describe.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kata adjektif (kata penerang) biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata nama yang diterangkannya.
Small cats.
Kucing kecil.
EN: Capybaras have become very popular internet icons due to their calm and friendly nature, often seen 'chilling' with other animals.
EN: Use 'are' with plural subjects (more than one) to describe what they are or how they are.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah jamak (lebih daripada satu), gunakan 'are' untuk menerangkan apa mereka atau keadaan mereka.
Dogs are friendly animals.
Anjing ialah haiwan yang mesra.
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet because of their calm and 'chill' nature, often seen interacting peacefully with other animals.
EN: When listing three or more things, use commas between the words and put 'and' before the last word.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menyenaraikan tiga atau lebih perkara, gunakan koma di antara perkataan dan letakkan 'and' sebelum perkataan terakhir.
The cat is small, black, and fast.
Kucing ini sangat kecil, hitam, dan berlari dengan pantas.
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are) to add more information about the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'also' selepas kata kerja 'be' (am, is, are) untuk menambah lebih banyak maklumat tentang subjek ayat.
He is also a student.
Dia juga seorang pelajar.
EN: The helper verb 'can' is used to show possibility or ability. It is always followed by the base form of a verb (like 'weigh').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata bantu 'can' digunakan untuk menunjukkan kemungkinan atau kebolehan. Ia sentiasa diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (contohnya 'weigh').
They can run very fast.
Mereka boleh berlari dengan pantas.
EN: In the United States and some other regions, 'pounds' (lbs) is the standard unit for body weight, whereas many other countries use 'kilograms' (kg). 150 pounds is about 68 kilograms.
EN: The preposition 'near' is used to describe something that is close to a specific place or object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'near' digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang dekat dengan tempat atau objek yang khusus.
The park is near my school.
Taman itu berhampiran dengan sekolah saya.
EN: Capybaras are native to South America and are the largest rodents in the world. They are semi-aquatic, which is why they live near water.
EN: Use 'can' + 'verb' to talk about an ability or something someone is able to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' + 'kata kerja' untuk menerangkan kebolehan atau sesuatu yang seseorang mampu lakukan.
I can run fast.
Saya boleh berlari dengan pantas.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about ability. It is followed by the base form of a verb (like 'run').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' untuk bercakap tentang kebolehan. Ia diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (seperti 'run').
They can swim very well.
Mereka boleh berenang dengan baik.
EN: In casual English, 'pretty' is often used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very'. It has nothing to do with physical beauty in this context.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about general facts or habits. When the subject is plural (like 'Capybaras'), use the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala Present Simple untuk menerangkan fakta umum atau tabiat. Apabila subjek ialah jamak (seperti 'Capybaras'), kata kerja menggunakan bentuk dasar.
Cats drink milk.
Kucing minum susu.
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and are known for their very calm and friendly nature, often seen 'making friends' with other animals in zoos and videos.
EN: The word 'sometimes' is a frequency adverb. It tells us how often an action happens. It can be placed at the very beginning of a sentence to add emphasis.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'sometimes' ialah kata keterangan kekerapan. Ia memberitahu kita kekerapan sesuatu tindakan berlaku. Ia boleh diletakkan di awal ayat untuk tujuan penekanan.
Sometimes I eat apples for breakfast.
Kadang-kadang saya makan epal untuk sarapan.
EN: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals. Sitting in water is a natural behavior for them to stay cool and hide from predators, which is a common sight in South American wetlands.
EN: The verb 'keep' can be followed by an object and then an adjective to describe the state of that object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'keep' boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata adjektif untuk menerangkan keadaan objek tersebut.
The fan keeps me cool.
Kipas angin membuatkan saya kekal sejuk.
EN: In English, 'it' refers to the action of sitting in the water mentioned in the previous sentence. Using 'it' helps avoid repeating long phrases.
EN: In English, we use the 'Subject + Verb + Object' pattern. 'People' is the subject (who), 'watch' is the action (verb), and 'videos' is what they are watching (object).
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kita menggunakan pola 'Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek'. 'People' ialah subjek (siapa), 'watch' ialah tindakan (kata kerja), dan 'videos' ialah perkara yang mereka tonton (objek).
I watch movies with my friends.
Saya menonton filem dengan kawan-kawan saya.
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet worldwide due to their calm nature, often appearing in viral videos.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'too' diletakkan di hujung ayat untuk bermaksud 'juga' atau 'selain itu'.
I like animals too.
Saya juga suka haiwan.
EN: In English, labels or titles often use a noun followed by a letter or number to identify a specific part of a text.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, label atau tajuk selalunya menggunakan kata nama diikuti huruf atau nombor untuk menandakan bahagian tertentu dalam teks.
Unit B
Unit B
EN: In English textbooks, 'Conversation A' is a standard way to label the first dialogue in a series.
EN: In English, when you address someone by name, you usually put a comma before the name if it comes at the end of a greeting.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila anda memanggil nama seseorang, anda biasanya meletakkan koma sebelum nama tersebut.
Hello, Tom.
Helo, Tom.
EN: Using someone's first name like 'Betty' is very common in English-speaking cultures, even when meeting for the first time or speaking to someone of a different age, to show friendliness.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used here to ask about a person's current movement or immediate plans.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Present Continuous (kata kerja be + kata kerja-ing) digunakan di sini untuk bertanya tentang hala tuju semasa seseorang atau rancangan yang akan datang.
Where are you eating?
Di manakah anda akan makan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Where are you going?' is a common friendly greeting when you see someone you know on the street or leaving a place, similar to 'How are you?'
EN: The phrase 'be going to' followed by a place indicates that someone is currently on their way to that location.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'be going to' diikuti dengan tempat menunjukkan bahawa seseorang sedang dalam perjalanan ke tempat tersebut.
I'm going to the park.
Saya sedang pergi ke taman.
EN: The verb 'have' is used to show possession or that something exists in a place (like a zoo).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'have' digunakan untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau bahawa sesuatu wujud di sesuatu tempat (seperti zoo).
I have a new book.
Saya ada sebuah buku baharu.
EN: In English, 'They' can refer to a group of people, an organization, or a place like a zoo in a general sense.
EN: In casual English, people often use a single adjective like 'Fun' as a complete sentence to express their reaction or feeling about something mentioned previously.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris tidak formal, orang sering menggunakan kata adjektif tunggal seperti 'Fun' sebagai ayat lengkap untuk menyatakan reaksi atau perasaan terhadap perkara yang disebut sebelum ini.
Cool.
Hebat!
EN: Using short adjectives like 'Fun' or 'Great' is a very common way for native speakers to show they are listening and engaged in a conversation.
EN: Use 'the' before 'zoo' when you are talking about a specific place or the general concept of a public zoo.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the' sebelum 'zoo' apabila anda bercakap tentang tempat yang khusus atau konsep zoo yang diketahui umum.
I go to the park.
Saya pergi ke taman.
EN: In English, 'I love...' is very common for expressing strong likes, not just for romantic love.
EN: Use 'What is' (What's) to ask for information about a specific thing or animal.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What is' (singkatan What's) untuk bertanya tentang maklumat mengenai sesuatu benda atau haiwan yang khusus.
What's the big animal?
Apakah haiwan besar itu?
EN: Use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') to identify or describe a single animal, object, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' (atau singkatan 'It's') untuk mengenal pasti atau menerangkan seekor haiwan, objek, atau benda yang tunggal.
It's a cat.
Ia seekor kucing.
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and have become very popular on the internet for their calm and friendly nature.
EN: The word 'several' is used to describe a small number of things, usually more than two but not many. It is followed by a plural noun or 'of' + a pronoun.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'several' digunakan untuk menerangkan sebilangan kecil perkara, biasanya lebih daripada dua tetapi tidak banyak. Ia boleh diikuti oleh kata nama jamak, atau 'of' diikuti kata ganti nama.
I have several books about animals.
Saya ada beberapa buku tentang haiwan.
EN: In spoken English, single adjectives like 'Great' are often used as complete sentences to show agreement, excitement, or a positive reaction.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris pertuturan, kata adjektif tunggal seperti 'Great' sering digunakan sebagai ayat lengkap untuk menunjukkan persetujuan, keterujaan, atau reaksi positif.
Good.
Bagus.
EN: Using 'Great' is a very common way to show enthusiasm in English-speaking cultures. It is polite and encourages the speaker to continue.
EN: The contraction 'What's' is short for 'What is'. It is used to ask for information about something.
Bahasa Melayu: Singkatan 'What's' ialah bentuk pendek bagi 'What is'. Ia digunakan untuk bertanya tentang maklumat mengenai sesuatu perkara.
What's a zebra?
Apakah itu zebra?
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and have become very popular on the internet for their calm and friendly nature.
EN: Use 'a' before a singular noun that starts with a consonant sound. Adjectives like 'very cute' can be placed between 'a' and the noun to describe it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'a' sebelum kata nama tunggal yang bermula dengan bunyi konsonan. Kata adjektif (seperti very cute) boleh diletakkan di antara 'a' dan kata nama untuk menerangkan kata nama tersebut.
It is a very big dog.
Ia seekor anjing yang sangat besar.
EN: The phrase 'Here is' (shortened to 'Here's') is used to introduce or point out something that is near the speaker.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'Here is' (dipendekkan kepada 'Here's') digunakan untuk memperkenalkan atau menunjukkan sesuatu yang berdekatan dengan penutur.
Here's your coffee.
Ini kopi anda.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Here's' is very common when showing someone a photo on a phone or handing someone an object.
EN: Use 'It is' to describe an animal or a thing. 'Very' is used before an adjective to make it stronger.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' untuk menerangkan haiwan atau benda. 'Very' diletakkan sebelum kata adjektif untuk menguatkan maksud, bermaksud 'sangat'.
It is very big.
Ia sangat besar.
EN: To ask a question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), simply move the verb to the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya soalan dengan kata kerja be (am, is, are), hanya gerakkan kata kerja ke awal ayat, sebelum subjek.
Is it big?
Adakah ia besar?
EN: In English, 'it' is commonly used for animals unless the speaker knows the animal's gender or considers it a pet with a personality.
EN: 'Yes' is an affirmative response used to agree with a statement or answer a positive question.
Bahasa Melayu: 'Yes' ialah jawapan afirmatif yang digunakan untuk bersetuju dengan kenyataan seseorang atau menjawab soalan positif.
Is it a cat? Yes.
Adakah ini seekor kucing? Ya.
EN: In English, 'Yes' is often followed by a short answer like 'Yes, it is' or 'Yes, I do' to sound more natural and polite in conversation.
EN: This is a noun phrase used as a title or label. In English, labels often follow the pattern 'Noun + Letter/Number' to identify specific sections of a text.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah frasa nama yang digunakan sebagai tajuk atau label. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, label selalunya mengikuti pola 'kata nama + huruf/nombor' untuk mengenal pasti bahagian tertentu dalam teks.
Unit A
Unit A
EN: In English textbooks and learning materials, sections are commonly labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize content logically.
EN: Use 'Tell me more about [something]' to ask for more information or details in a friendly way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Tell me more about [sesuatu]' untuk meminta lebih banyak maklumat atau butiran dengan cara yang mesra.
Tell me more about your dog.
Beritahu saya lebih lanjut tentang anjing anda.
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet due to their calm and friendly nature, often seen 'chilling' with other animals.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about facts or things that are generally true. When the subject is plural (like 'Capybaras'), use the base form of the verb (like 'live').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala 'Present Simple' untuk menerangkan fakta atau perkara yang umum berlaku. Apabila subjek adalah jamak (seperti Capybaras), kata kerja digunakan dalam bentuk asal (seperti live).
Lions live in Africa.
Singa tinggal di Afrika.
EN: Capybaras are native to South America and are the largest rodents in the world. They are known for their semi-aquatic lifestyle, which is why they live near water.
EN: In casual conversation, you can turn a statement into a question by raising your voice at the end (rising intonation) without changing the word order.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan tidak formal, anda boleh menukar kenyataan menjadi soalan dengan menaikkan nada suara anda di hujung ayat (nada menaik), tanpa mengubah susunan perkataan.
You like cats?
Adakah anda suka kucing?
EN: Using 'So' at the beginning of a sentence is very common in English to check if you understood what someone just said.
EN: The word 'Yes' is an affirmative response used to agree with a statement or answer a positive question.
Bahasa Melayu: 'Yes' ialah jawapan afirmatif yang digunakan untuk bersetuju dengan kenyataan atau menjawab soalan positif.
Are you a student? Yes.
Adakah anda seorang pelajar? Ya.
EN: In English, 'Yes' is often followed by a short answer like 'Yes, I am' or 'Yes, it is' to sound more polite and complete in conversation.
EN: Use an adverb like 'well' after a verb to describe how an action is performed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata keterangan seperti 'well' selepas kata kerja untuk menerangkan cara sesuatu tindakan dilakukan.
He runs fast.
Dia berlari dengan pantas.
EN: In English, 'well' is the adverb form of 'good'. We use 'well' to describe actions (verbs), while 'good' describes things (nouns).
EN: The word 'look' is a linking verb used to describe appearances. It is followed by an adjective (like 'big') to describe the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'look' ialah kata kerja penghubung yang digunakan untuk menerangkan rupa. Ia diikuti oleh kata adjektif (seperti 'big') untuk menerangkan keadaan subjek.
You look happy.
Anda kelihatan sangat gembira.
EN: In casual English, 'pretty' is often used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very'. It is very common in spoken conversation.
EN: This is a short answer using the verb 'to be'. It avoids repeating the adjective (big) mentioned in the previous question.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah jawapan ringkas menggunakan kata kerja 'be'. Ia mengelakkan pengulangan kata adjektif (big) yang disebut dalam ayat sebelumnya.
Are you happy? Yes, I am.
Adakah anda gembira? Ya, saya gembira.
EN: In English, responding with 'They are' instead of just 'Yes' sounds more natural and emphasizes that you agree with the statement.
EN: Use the verb 'weigh' to talk about how heavy something or someone is. In the simple present tense, we use 'weigh' for plural subjects (like 'Capybaras') and 'weighs' for singular subjects.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja 'weigh' untuk bercakap tentang berat sesuatu atau seseorang. Dalam present simple, subjek jamak (seperti Capybaras) menggunakan 'weigh', manakala subjek tunggal menggunakan 'weighs'.
These apples weigh two pounds.
Epal-epal ini beratnya dua paun.
EN: In the United States and some other countries, weight is commonly measured in 'pounds' (lbs) rather than 'kilograms' (kg). 150 pounds is approximately 68 kilograms.
EN: Interjections are words used to express strong feelings or sudden emotions. 'Wow' is used to show surprise, wonder, or pleasure.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata seru ialah perkataan yang digunakan untuk menyatakan perasaan yang kuat atau emosi yang tiba-tiba. "Wow" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kejutan, kekaguman, atau kegembiraan.
Wow! That is a big dog.
Wah! Itu seekor anjing yang besar.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Wow' is a very common and versatile response to show you are listening and impressed by what someone said.
EN: To ask a question about an action with 'they', we use 'do' before the subject and the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah 'they' (mereka), kita gunakan kata bantu 'do' untuk membentuk soalan, diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar.
What do they like?
Apa yang mereka suka?
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar things or ideas in a list.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua perkara atau idea yang serupa dalam senarai.
I like apples and oranges.
Saya suka epal dan oren.
EN: Use 'How do you...' to ask about the way or method someone does something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'How do you...' untuk bertanya tentang cara atau kaedah seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
How do you go to school?
Bagaimana anda pergi ke sekolah?
EN: In English, 'them' can refer to people, animals, or objects. In this context, it refers to the capybaras mentioned earlier.
EN: The phrase 'for fun' is used to describe doing an activity for enjoyment rather than for a serious reason or for work.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'for fun' digunakan untuk menerangkan melakukan aktiviti untuk keseronokan atau hiburan, bukan untuk sebab yang serius atau kerja.
I play basketball for fun.
Saya bermain bola keranjang untuk berseronok.
EN: In modern internet culture, capybaras have become very popular subjects for short videos because of their calm and friendly nature, often referred to as being 'chill'.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: mesra, ramah
Dalam konteks: beratnya..., menimbang
Dalam konteks: sungai
Dalam konteks: tasik
Dalam konteks: berenang
Dalam konteks: rumput, padang rumput
Dalam konteks: tumbuhan
Dalam konteks: sejuk, nyaman
Dalam konteks: kebun binatang
Dalam konteks: beberapa
Dalam konteks: gambar, foto
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A continent in the western hemisphere.
Amerika Selatan
For pleasure or enjoyment rather than for a serious reason.
untuk berseronok; untuk hiburan
A phrase used to ask for additional information about a topic.
beritahu saya lebih lanjut; ceritakan lebih banyak kepada saya