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EN: Use 'Thanks for' followed by a verb ending in -ing to thank someone for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thanks for" diikuti dengan kata kerja yang berakhir dengan -ing untuk berterima kasih kepada seseorang atas sesuatu perkara khusus yang dilakukan.
Thanks for helping me with my homework.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya membuat kerja sekolah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to thank someone immediately when they arrive to visit you, showing hospitality.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + be verb + adjective + to-infinitive' to express the reason for a feeling.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "Subject + be verb + adjective + to-infinitive" untuk menyatakan sebab bagi sesuatu perasaan.
I am glad to meet you.
Saya gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm when arriving at a friend's place or city. Using 'so' adds a friendly and sincere tone.
EN: Use 'want to + verb' to talk about your desires or plans to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to + verb" untuk bercakap tentang keinginan atau rancangan anda untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to eat pizza for dinner.
Saya nak makan piza untuk makan malam.
EN: In many Western cities, 'old markets' are popular tourist spots that combine history with local food and crafts, often serving as a central meeting point.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to give your opinion about something you just heard. It is a common way to agree or show interest.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk memberikan pendapat tentang sesuatu yang baru anda dengar. Ini cara yang biasa untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau ketertarikan.
That movie sounds interesting!
Filem itu kedengaran sangat menarik!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That sounds great!' is a very common and polite way to accept an invitation or agree with a plan.
EN: Use 'ago' after a period of time to talk about something that happened in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "ago" selepas tempoh masa untuk bercakap tentang sesuatu yang telah berlaku pada masa lalu.
I finished my homework ten minutes ago.
Saya telah menyiapkan kerja sekolah saya sepuluh minit yang lalu.
EN: In English conversation, starting a sentence with 'Well' is a common way to give yourself a moment to think or to introduce an explanation that might be unexpected.
EN: Use 'either' at the end of a negative sentence to mean 'also' or 'too'. It shows that a negative situation applies to another person as well.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "either" di hujung ayat negatif untuk membawa maksud "juga". Ia digunakan apabila anda bersetuju dengan situasi negatif yang dinyatakan oleh orang lain.
I don't like spicy food either.
Saya pun tidak suka makan makanan pedas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, admitting you don't know the way is common and not considered embarrassing. Using 'either' helps build a connection by showing you are in the same situation as the other person.
EN: Use 'Not really' as a polite way to say 'no' or to show that something is not completely true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Not really" sebagai cara yang sopan untuk menyebut "tidak" atau menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu tidak sepenuhnya betul.
Do you like spicy food? Not really.
Adakah anda suka makan makanan pedas? Tidak berapa suka.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Not really' is often preferred over a blunt 'No' because it sounds softer and less confrontational in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely ask for permission or to offer to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let me + verb" untuk meminta kebenaran secara sopan atau menawarkan diri untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with those bags.
Biar saya bantu anda angkat beg-beg itu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good idea!' is a very common and enthusiastic way to agree with someone's suggestion, showing active participation in the conversation.
EN: Use 'The map says...' to report information found on a map or sign, even though the map cannot literally speak.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "The map says..." untuk menyampaikan maklumat yang terdapat pada peta atau papan tanda. Walaupun peta tidak boleh bercakap, kata say sering digunakan dalam bahasa Inggeris untuk membawa maksud "tertulis" atau "menunjukkan".
The sign says we cannot park here.
Papan tanda itu menyatakan kita tidak boleh meletakkan kenderaan di sini.
EN: In English, directions like 'north', 'south', 'east', and 'west' are commonly used when giving instructions with a map, whereas in some cultures, people prefer 'left' or 'right'.
EN: Use 'How far' to ask about the distance between two places.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How far" untuk bertanyakan jarak di antara dua tempat.
How far is the park from your house?
Berapakah jauhnya taman itu dari rumah anda?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, people often describe distance in terms of time (e.g., 'a ten-minute walk') rather than just physical distance (kilometers or miles).
EN: Use 'It is about...' to give an estimated distance or time. 'About' means 'not exactly'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is about..." untuk memberikan anggaran jarak atau masa. "About" bermaksud "kira-kira" atau "lebih kurang".
It is about ten minutes to the station.
Ia mengambil masa kira-kira sepuluh minit untuk sampai ke stesen.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, people often describe distance by the time it takes to walk or drive (e.g., 'a ten-minute drive') rather than just the physical distance.
EN: Use the '-ing' form (gerund) after the verb 'like' to talk about activities or hobbies you enjoy in general.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk "-ing" (gerund) selepas kata kerja "like" untuk bercakap tentang aktiviti atau hobi yang anda gemari.
I like cooking dinner for my family.
Saya suka memasak makan malam untuk keluarga saya.
EN: In many Western cultures, walking is a popular way to explore a city's history and architecture, often referred to as a 'walking tour'.
EN: Use 'Me too' to agree with a positive statement made by someone else.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Me too" untuk bersetuju dengan kenyataan positif yang dibuat oleh orang lain.
I like apples. Me too!
Saya suka epal. Saya pun!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a very common and safe way to build rapport or keep a conversation going.
EN: Use 'can see' to talk about things you notice with your eyes right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can see" untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda nampak dengan mata anda sekarang.
I can see a bird in the tree.
Saya boleh nampak seekor burung di atas pokok.
EN: In many European and Western-influenced cities, churches are central landmarks used for navigation and meeting points.
EN: Use 'That is' to point out and identify a specific object or place that is further away from you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is" untuk menunjukkan dan mengenal pasti objek atau tempat khusus yang berada lebih jauh dari anda.
That is a tall building.
Itu sebuah bangunan yang tinggi.
EN: In many cities, churches or cathedrals serve as primary landmarks because of their historical significance and tall architecture, making them easy to spot from a distance.
EN: Use '-er than' to compare two things. For short adjectives like 'big', double the last letter and add '-er'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "-er than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Bagi kata sifat yang pendek seperti "big", gantakan huruf terakhir sebelum menambah er.
This apple is sweeter than that one.
Epel ini lebih manis daripada yang itu.
EN: In many European and American towns, the church is historically the center of the community and often the tallest or most prominent building, making it a common point of comparison.
EN: Using 'shows' to introduce information. In English, we often omit the word 'that' after verbs like 'shows', 'says', or 'thinks' when connecting a new idea.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "shows" untuk memperkenalkan maklumat. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kata "that" selalunya diabaikan selepas kata kerja seperti shows, says, atau thinks.
The sign shows the shop is closed.
Papan tanda itu menunjukkan bahawa kedai tersebut telah tutup.
EN: In many cities, landmarks like churches, towers, or statues are used as primary reference points for navigation instead of just street names.
EN: Use 'toward' to show the direction someone or something is moving in.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "toward" untuk menunjukkan arah pergerakan seseorang atau sesuatu.
She is running toward the park.
Dia sedang berlari menuju ke arah taman.
EN: In many European and older cities, churches are used as primary landmarks for navigation because they are often the tallest or most central buildings.
EN: Use 'This is...' to introduce or identify a place or thing that is close to you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "This is..." untuk memperkenalkan atau mengenal pasti tempat atau perkara yang berada berdekatan dengan anda.
This is my favorite park.
Ini taman kegemaran saya.
EN: In Western cities, 'old markets' are often historic centers that serve as both tourist attractions and functional shopping areas for locals.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (usually 2 or more syllables).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "more + adjective + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara apabila kata sifat tersebut panjang (biasanya dua suku kata atau lebih).
This book is more interesting than that movie.
Buku ini more menarik than filem itu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often use enthusiastic expressions like 'Wow' and 'more than I expected' to show genuine appreciation and politeness when being shown around a new place.
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things or situations. 'Shorter than' means something took less time or distance than another thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "adjective + er + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara atau situasi. "Shorter than" bermaksud sesuatu itu mengambil masa atau jarak yang lebih singkat berbanding yang lain.
This movie is longer than the one we saw yesterday.
Filem ini lebih panjang daripada filem yang kita tonton semalam.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'than I thought' is a very common way to express that a reality was different from an expectation, often used to show pleasant surprise.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about things you plan or decide to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "base verb" untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang atau putuskan untuk buat pada masa akan datang.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In English, we use the preposition 'on' for digital platforms like blogs, websites, and social media (e.g., on Facebook, on Instagram).
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan bagi Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja kata dasar untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Jom kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'getting some food' is a common social activity to transition between different parts of a day or to conclude a long walk.
EN: Use 'after + noun' to describe how you feel or what happened following an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "after + noun" untuk menceritakan perasaan anda atau perkara yang berlaku selepas sesuatu aktiviti.
I am tired after the game.
Saya sangat letih selepas perlawanan itu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good idea' is a very common and polite way to agree with a suggestion, often used before adding your own comment.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Tempat membeli dan menjual barang, biasanya merujuk kepada pasar tradisional atau pasar terbuka.
Dalam konteks: Jarak di antara dua titik.
Dalam konteks: Unit ukuran panjang, kilometer.
Dalam konteks: Keadaan cuaca.
Dalam konteks: Gereja, tempat beribadat bagi penganut Kristian.
Dalam konteks: Terkenal, mashyur.
Dalam konteks: Mercu tanda, bangunan atau ciri geografi yang mudah dikenali.
Dalam konteks: Dijagkakan, dijangka.
Dalam konteks: Lebih pendek atau lebih singkat (bentuk komparatif bagi short).
Dalam konteks: Blog, laman web untuk merekodkan kehidupan atau maklumat di internet.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To be familiar with the route to a specific place.
Tahu jalan, tahu cara untuk pergi.
A phrase used to show agreement with a suggestion.
Idea yang bagus.
Used to ask about the distance between two places.
Berapa jauh.
To move in the direction of something or someone.
Berjalan ke arah...