EN: Use 'everyone' to address a group of people as a single unit. It is a friendly and common way to start a speech or greeting.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'everyone' untuk menyapa sekerumunan orang sebagai satu unit. Ini ialah ucapan pembuka kata yang mesra dan sangat biasa digunakan dalam ucapan.
Good morning, everyone.
Selamat pagi semua.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, starting a presentation with 'Hello, everyone' is a standard, polite, and inclusive way to acknowledge the entire audience regardless of their status.
EN: Use 'Thank you for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to express gratitude for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Thank you for' diiringi kata kerja dalam bentuk '-ing' untuk menyampaikan rasa terima kasih atas tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for helping me.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya.
EN: In Western culture, it is standard practice to thank the audience at the beginning of a speech to show respect for their time.
EN: Use 'want to + verb' to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to + verb' untuk menyatakan hasrat atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to drink some water.
Saya nak minum air sedikit.
EN: In English presentations, it is common to start with a clear 'I want to talk about...' to help the audience focus immediately on the topic.
EN: Use 'feel' followed by an adjective to describe an emotion or physical state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'feel' diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menceritakan emosi atau keadaan fizikal.
I feel happy today.
Saya rasa gembira hari ini.
EN: Public speaking anxiety is a very common topic in Western education and business. It is often acknowledged openly to build rapport with the audience.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang atau janji untuk lakukan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In English presentations, it is common to use 'I will' to clearly outline the benefits the audience will receive, which helps build rapport and interest.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara atau keadaan yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
You will be a great speaker.
Anda akan menjadi seorang penceramah yang hebat.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, speakers often use positive affirmations like this to build rapport and motivate the audience at the beginning of a presentation.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to express a necessity or requirement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'need to' diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keperluan atau keharusan.
You need to drink more water.
Anda perlu minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In professional settings, starting with 'First' helps the audience follow your logic clearly. It is a common 'signpost' word in English presentations.
EN: Use 'be' verbs (am, is, are) to describe the quality or state of a subject using adjectives.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja 'be' (am, is, are) bersama kata sifat untuk menceritakan ciri atau keadaan sesuatu subjek.
The water is cold.
Air ini sangat sejuk.
EN: In professional presentations, 'Less is More' is a common design philosophy. Keeping slides simple helps the audience focus on the speaker.
EN: Use 'Do not' (or 'Don't') at the beginning of a sentence to tell someone not to do something. This is called a negative imperative.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do not' (atau 'Don't') di Awal Ayat untuk Memberitahu Seseorang Supaya Tidak Melakukan Sesuatu. Ini Dipanggil Ayat Perintah Larangan.
Do not open the window.
Jangan buka tingkap.
EN: In modern business presentations, the 'Less is More' principle is highly valued. Overcrowded slides are often seen as unprofessional and distracting for the audience.
EN: The word 'instead' is used at the end of a sentence to suggest doing one thing rather than another thing mentioned before.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'instead' digunakan di hujung ayat untuk mencadangkan sesuatu tindakan sebagai ganti, selalunya bagi menggantikan perkara lain yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya.
Don't buy the red shirt; get the blue one instead.
Jangan beli baju kemeja merah itu; belilah yang biru sebagai gantinya.
EN: In modern business presentations, the 'Less is More' philosophy is highly valued. Using visuals instead of heavy text is a standard professional tip.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is a good idea. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'should' untuk memberikan nasihat atau menyatakan sesuatu yang merupakan idea yang baik. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja asal.
You should drink more water.
Anda patut minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In modern business presentations, the 'Less is More' principle is highly valued. Keeping slides simple helps the audience focus on the speaker rather than reading text.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to'). The pattern is: help + someone + do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'help' boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian terus diikuti kata kerja asal (tanpa 'to'). Polanya ialah: help + someone + verb.
This map will help you find the station.
Peta ini akan membantu anda mencari stesen tersebut.
EN: In professional presentations, focusing on the audience's benefit (using 'your audience' or 'you') is a common strategy to keep them engaged.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give advice, instructions, or commands. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan nasihat, arahan, atau perintah. Subjek 'anda' diabaikan dan tidak dinyatakan.
Drink some water before you sleep.
Minum sikit air sebelum tidur.
EN: In English-speaking business and academic culture, 'the real day' refers to the actual date of an event, emphasizing the importance of preparation before the high-stakes moment.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to show that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu mungkin berlaku, atau seseorang mempunyai keupayaan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
You can call me later.
Anda boleh telefon saya kemudian.
EN: Practicing in front of a mirror is a common piece of advice in Western public speaking culture to help speakers monitor their body language and facial expressions.
EN: Use 'ask + someone + to + verb' to request that someone does something for you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat 'ask + someone + to + verb' untuk meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu untuk anda.
I will ask my brother to help me.
Saya akan minta abang saya tolong saya.
EN: In Western presentation culture, practicing in front of others is highly encouraged to get honest feedback and build confidence.
EN: Use 'make + someone + verb' to show that something causes a person to feel or do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'make + someone + verb' untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu menyebabkan seseorang merasai atau melakukan sesuatu.
Music makes me feel happy.
Muzik membuatkan saya berasa gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'practice makes perfect' is a common idiom. This sentence reflects the value placed on preparation to overcome public speaking anxiety.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Past Simple tense (verb + ed) untuk bercakap tentang tindakan yang telah berlaku dan selesai pada masa lepas.
She played the piano yesterday.
Dia bermain piano semalam.
EN: In Western academic and professional settings, practicing a presentation multiple times is highly valued and seen as a sign of respect for the audience's time.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas. The first part is negative (hard), and the second part is positive (helped).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bertentangan. Bahagian pertama adalah negatif (susah), dan bahagian kedua adalah positif (berguna).
The food was expensive, but it was delicious.
Makanan ini mahal, tetapi sangat sedap.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to share personal struggles (like being nervous or finding something hard) to build a connection with the audience and show growth.
EN: Use 'remember to' followed by a base verb to remind someone to do a future action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'remember to' diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk mengingatkan seseorang supaya melakukan sesuatu pada masa hadapan.
Remember to bring your umbrella.
Ingat untuk membawa payung anda.
EN: In English presentations, using sequence words like 'First', 'Second', and 'Third' is a common way to help the audience follow the structure of the speech.
EN: Use '(that) people will hear' after a noun to describe it. This is a simple way to add more information about an object.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan '(that) people will hear' di belakang kata nama untuk menceritakannya. Ini ialah cara mudah untuk menambah maklumat lanjut bagi menerangkan sesuatu perkara.
This is the song people will love.
Ini ialah lagu yang orang ramai akan suka.
EN: In Western presentation culture, the 'Recency Effect' suggests that people remember the last thing they hear most clearly. This is why a strong conclusion is emphasized.
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to describe causing someone or something to be in a certain state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat 'make + object + adjective' untuk menceritakan perbuatan yang menyebabkan seseorang atau sesuatu berada dalam keadaan tertentu.
The movie made me happy.
Filem ini membuatkan saya gembira.
EN: In Western presentation culture, 'short and powerful' is a common goal for conclusions to ensure the message sticks with the audience.
EN: Use 'can' + 'verb' to talk about things that are possible or to give suggestions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' + 'verb' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang mungkin berlaku atau untuk memberikan cadangan.
You can use a map to find the way.
Anda boleh menggunakan peta untuk mencari jalan.
EN: In Western presentation culture, repeating the main point at the end is a standard technique called 'The Rule of Three' or 'Signposting' to ensure the audience remembers the core message.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about possibilities or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' untuk bercakap tentang kemungkinan atau cadangan. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja asal.
You can use a map to find the way.
Anda boleh menggunakan peta untuk mencari jalan.
EN: In Western presentation culture, ending with a question is a common technique to engage the audience and encourage active thinking or discussion.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with a person and another verb to show that something causes someone to do something. The second verb must be in its base form (no 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'make' boleh digunakan bersama seseorang dan kata kerja lain untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu 'menyebabkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu'. Strukturnya ialah 'make + someone + base verb'.
The funny movie made me laugh.
Filem yang kelakar ini membuatkan saya tertawa.
EN: In Western presentation culture, the 'conclusion' is considered the most critical part because of the 'recency effect,' where people remember the last thing they heard most clearly.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions or advice. Use 'be' + adjective to tell someone how to feel or act.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Gunakan 'be' bersama kata sifat untuk memberitahu seseorang cara mereka patut berkelakuan atau keadaan yang patut mereka berada.
Be quiet in the library.
Sila berdiam diri di dalam perpustakaan.
EN: In Western presentation culture, the Q&A (Question and Answer) session is considered a vital part of the speech, showing engagement between the speaker and the audience.
EN: Use 'be afraid of' followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing to describe something that makes you feel scared or nervous.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be afraid of' diikuti oleh kata nama atau kata kerja yang diakhiri dengan -ing untuk menceritakan sesuatu yang membuatkan anda rasa takut atau gugup.
She is afraid of spiders.
Dia takut akan labah-labah.
EN: In Western presentation culture, 'question time' or Q&A is seen as a positive opportunity for engagement, though many learners still find it the most stressful part due to its unpredictable nature.
EN: Use 'be good for (someone)' to say that something is helpful or healthy for that person.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be good for (someone)' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu bermanfaat atau sihat bagi seseorang.
Eating fruit is good for you.
Makan buah-buahan adalah baik untuk anda.
EN: In Western academic and professional settings, asking questions is seen as a sign of active listening and engagement, rather than a lack of understanding.
EN: Use 'that' to connect a main idea with a full sentence that explains more details.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'that' untuk menghubungkan idea utama dengan klausa lengkap yang menjelaskan butiran lanjut.
I know that you are tired.
Saya tahu anda penat.
EN: In Western presentation culture, questions from the audience are seen as a sign of engagement and respect, rather than a challenge to the speaker's authority.
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation and its result. The first part sets the condition, and the second part tells you what to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'If' untuk menceritakan sesuatu situasi yang mungkin berlaku beserta hasilnya. Bahagian pertama menetapkan syarat, manakala bahagian kedua memberitahu apa yang perlu dilakukan.
If you are tired, take a break.
Jika anda penat, berehatlah sebentar.
EN: In Western presentation culture, honesty is highly valued. Admitting you don't know an answer is seen as more professional than making up a false response.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer to do something or to ask for permission to perform an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Let me + verb' untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan atau meminta izin untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
Let me help you with those bags.
Biar saya bantu anda angkat beg-beg itu.
EN: In professional presentations, saying 'I don't know' directly can sometimes sound dismissive. Using 'Let me get back to you' is a standard, polite way to maintain credibility while admitting you need more information.
EN: Use 'Thank you for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to express gratitude for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Thank you for' diikuti oleh kata kerja yang diakhiri dengan '-ing' untuk menyampaikan rasa terima kasih atas tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for helping me.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard etiquette to thank the audience at the end of a presentation to show respect for their time and attention.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or if something exists in their situation. Use 'any' in questions to ask about an unknown amount.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do you have...?' untuk bertanya sama ada seseorang mempunyai sesuatu atau sama ada sesuatu itu wujud. Gunakan 'any' dalam soalan untuk bertanya tentang jumlah yang tidak pasti.
Do you have any ideas?
Adakah anda mempunyai sebarang idea?
EN: In English-speaking presentation culture, asking for questions is a standard way to engage with the audience and show that you value their input.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: pembentangan; ucapan
Dalam konteks: Gementar / Resah
Dalam konteks: yakin; berkeyakinan
Dalam konteks: bersiap sedia / menyediakan
Dalam konteks: slaid
Dalam konteks: Hadirin; penonton
Dalam konteks: Latihan / Berlatih
Dalam konteks: Kesimpulan; penutup
Dalam konteks: berpengaruh; mantap
Dalam konteks: secara jujur; sejujurnya
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To contact someone later to give them information or an answer.
Menghubungi semula nanti
In the presence of someone or something; facing.
Di hadapan...
The most important part of what someone says or writes.
Isi utama; poin penting
Individual pages or screens of a digital presentation (e.g., PowerPoint or Google Slides).
Slaid / Halaman pembentangan