Speaking3

CONVERSATION IN HOTEL

Handling a Room Reservation

A = Reservation staff B = Mr Chris Scott

A : Good morning Reservation (of Kimuni Hotel), how may I help you?
B : I want to book a room (make a room reservation)
A : When would you like to stay with us?
B : Around the end of this/the year.
A : All right Sir. We have 3 types of room, standard, deluxe, and suite. The price of the standard room is Rp 50.000 (fifty thousand rupiah) per night, deluxe room is Rp 100.000 (one hundred thousand rupiah) per night,
and the suite is Rp 200.000 (two hundred thousand rupiah) per night. What(which) type of room would you like to
book?
B : I want to book a deluxe room for me and my wife.
A : Please wait a moment. I will check if the deluxe room is still available for the end of the year.
………………………………………………
A : All right Sir, we still have deluxe room available for the end of the year. May we know your arrival and
departure date?
B : I will arrive on 27th December and depart on January 03rd.
A : All right Sir I will make a room reservation for you. Could I have/know your name please?
B : Chris Scott
A : Could you spell it for me please?
B : C for Charlie, H for Hotel, R for Romeo, I for India S for Sierra. S for Sierra, C for Charlie, O for Oscar,
T for Tango, T for Tango……
A : All right Mr Scott, I have made a room reservation for you. You will check in on December 27 and check out
on January 03, total 7(seven) nights. I will send the confirmation by fax. Could I have your fax number?
B : I am sorry I don’t have fax.
A : How about email?
B : Yes, this is my email address : scott@yahoo.com
A : Thank you. I will send the confirmation by email.
B : Thank you

Handling Check In (I)

A : Receptionist B : Mr Chris Scott

A : Good morning. Welcome to Kimuni Hotel. May I help you?
B : Good morning. I want to check in.
A : Do you have a reservation/Have you got a reservation?
B : Yes, under (the name of) Chris Scott.
A : Please wait a moment. I will check it first.
……………………………………………………………..
A : Yes Mr Scott. We have your reservation for one deluxe room. Check in today and check out on January 03,
total 7(seven) nights. Is that correct (in order)?
B : Yes, It’s correct.
A : Could you fill in this registration form, please.
…………………………………………………………….
B : Here you are. (returning the form to the receptionist).
A : Thank you. How will you pay(settle) your bill?
B : Can I pay by credit card?
A : Sure/Certainly. We accept Amex, Visa, Master, BCA and JCB card.
B : I will pay by Visa Card.
A : Could I imprint your card, please/Could I take an imprint of your credit card, please?
B : Sure. Here you are.

A : Thank you.
………………………………………………..
A : Here you are (returning the card to the guest).
B : Mr Scott, your room number is 4425. Here is the room key. Our bell boy will escort you to the room.
Enjoy your stay with us/Have a nice stay with us.

Escorting guest to the room (II)

Arrive in front of the room.

Bell boy opens the door and enter the room first (without luggage), followed by the guest. Bell boy return
to take the luggage.

After putting/placing the luggage

A : Mr Scott, would you like me to explain your room facilities?
B : Yes, please.
A : We start from here.
This is the master switch for the power. Insert your key card here, and the power will be on. If you leave
the room, take your key card from here, and the power in the room will be off.
……………………………………….
This is the telephone, which can be used to make an International Direct Dial (IDD) call. Please press “9”
first and then the telephone number…..
This is the remote control for your television, and your minibar is here. This is the form for the minibar.
Please fill in this form if you take a drink or something from the minibar. And this is the remote control for
your Air Conditioner.
Here is your safety deposit box. Please put your valuable things here. You can read how to use it here.
Now we go to the bathroom….
This is the hot and cold water tap. The red one is for the hot water, and the blue one is for the cold water.
Here there are two bottles complimentary mineral water per day. Tooth brush and tooth paste are here, while
the razor blade is here.
Shower cap is here, and here is garbage bag….
This is the laundry bag, and the laundry form. Please fill in the form if you wish to do the laundry…

A : I think that’s all. Is there any questions?
B : No, thank you.
A : You’re welcome. Have a nice stay with us.

CONVERSATION IN BANK / PERCAKAPAN DI BANK

Changing money

A : Teller B : Visitor

A : Good morning, can I help you?
B : Good morning. I want to change money. What is the rate of USD (US Dollar) today?
A : The buying rate is Rp 9.200 (nine thousand two hundred), while the selling price is Rp 9.500
(nine thousand five hundred). Would you like to buy or sell USD?
B : I want to sell USD into Rupiah.
A : How much?
B : USD 1.000 (one thousand Dollars).
A : Please fill in this form first.
B : Thank you.
………………………………………………………
B : Here is the form, and here is the USD.
A : Thank you. I will count first. Please wait a moment.
B : Can I have hundred thousand notes?
A : I will check first.
……………………………………………………….
A : Sir, here is the money. All are in Rp 100.000 notes. Please count first.
B : Thank you. Can I have a plastic bag?
A : Sorry we don’t have plastic bag. You can use this envelope.
B : Thank you.

Transfering Money

A : Teller B : Visitor

A : Good morning, Sir
B : Good morning. I want to transfer money to Pratama Bank in Surabaya
A : How much?
B : Rp 500.000 (Five Hundred Thousand Rupiahs)
A : Would you like the normal transfer or RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)?
B : What is the different?
A : The normal transfer will take 2-3(two or three) working days, and RTGS will take around 3 hours.
B : How about the fee?
A : The normal transfer Rp 5.000 (five thousand rupiahs), dan RTGS Rp 25.000 (twenty five thousand rupiahs)
B : Just the normal transfer
A : Thank you. Please fill in this form first.
B : Thank you.
…………………………………………………………………
B : Here is the form, Madam.
A : Thank you. Can I count the money?
B : All right, here you are.
A : Thank you. Please wait a moment.
………………………………………………………………….
A : Sir, here is the transfer receipt. Please keep well.
B : Thank you.
A : You’re welcome

DAILY CONVERSATION / PERCAKAPAN SEHARI-HARI

Going to Uncle’s House

A : William B : Erick

A : Hello… Erick..!?
B : Oh, hello William.. How are you ?
A : I’m fine. Thank you. How about you ?
B : I’m fine, too. You bring a lot of things. Where do you want to go, anyway ?
A : I want to go to my uncle’s house.
B : Oh, I see.
A : Yes, tomorrow is my uncle’s birthday.
B : Really..!?
A : Yes Erick.
B : And have you buy something special for your uncle?
A : Yes, I have.
B : May I know, what is it?
A : Of course. I bought a very good wallet. Made in Italy.
B : Wow… Your uncle must be happy to receive it.
A : I hope so.
B : By the way, are you alone to go there?
A : Yes, I am.
B : If you don’t mind, I can escort you till there by car.
A : Are you serious…!?
B : Yes, I am.
A : It takes about 2 hours, you know.
B : It’s okay, william.
A : You are very kind to me. Thank you so much, Erick.
B : You are my friend. And don’t be silly.
A : Oh, okay. Please, forgive me.
B : Then, shall we go now?
A : OK.
B : Good. Let’s go now.

Roasted Fish

A : Do you like eating fish?
B : Yes, I like salted fish. How about you?
A : I also like eating fish. I like roasted fish.
B : Where do you usually buy it?
A : If I have time, I usually buy it in a small warung/shop on the beach.
B : What time do you usually go there?
A : It opens from 03.00 PM (three o’clock) until about 10.00 – 11.00 PM (ten or eleven o’clock/PM).
B : How much is it?
A : If it’s small / The small one is, around Rp 20.000 (twenty thousand Rupiahs), and the big one is around
Rp 35.000 (thirty five thousand Rupiahs) up to Rp 50.000 (fifty thousand Rupiahs).
B : Is the price including rice and vegetable?
A : Yes, including rice, vegetable, and hot or sweet sauce.
B : How about (the) drink?
A : Drink is not included. You should pay extra for the drink.
B : One day, please take me there.
A : Yes, my pleasure.
B : Thank you.

Cat

A : Do you have cat at home?
B : Last time I had, but now no. My mother doesn’t like cat. How about you?
A : I have one male cat. The hair is yellow and white. I like him very much. I often play with him.
B : Do you make a special house for him?
A : No, I don’t make it for him.
B : Where does he sleep?
A : More often outside the house. But, if it rains, in the living room.
B : What do you usually feed him?
A : He likes salted fish. Sometimes I buy special cat food for him.
B : Actually I want to have a cat again, but my mother doesn’t allow/prohibit me.
A : Temporary don’t have it first. Maybe later, if she has changed her mind.
B : Thank you for your advice.

Reading a Newspaper

A : Do you often read newspaper?
B : Sometimes. My mother sometimes brings it from her working place.
A : What do you like to read most?
B : I like news most, especially news about other country. Someday I want to go overseas.
A : You should be able to speak English if you want to go overseas.
B : Yes, I will learn it from now.
A : Is there also English lesson in the newspaper?
B : Yes, but very little.
A : Oh ya, what paper do you often read?
B : Pos Kota paper. How about you? Do you also like to read newspaper?
A : Actually I like, but I don’t have newspaper to read. My mother never brings it for me.
B : One day I will bring it for you.
A : Thank you.

 

CONVERSATION AT SCHOOL

Pencil Sharpener

A : Do you bring pencil sharpener?
B : Yes, (I) bring. Here.
A : I borrow for a moment. Mine is brought by my sister.
B : Ya, just use it.
A : How much did you buy it?
B : Two for one thousand.
A : Oh, not so expensive. Please buy two for me / Can you buy two for me?
B : Yes, this afternoon I will buy it for you.
A : Here is the money. Thank you.
B : You’re welcome.

Buying Ballpoint

A : Yesterday I went to Toko 5000 (5000 shop).
B : Toko 5000? What is it?
A : Toko 5000 is a shop which most of the items sold for Rp 5000 atau priced Rp 5000 (five thousand rupiahs).
B : Oh yes? (atau Is it?) I just know. Where is the location?
A : On Gatot Subroto street, not far from my house.
B : What items are sold there (available there)?
A : It’s vary. Starting from school needs, books, papers, ballpoint, and also house tools.
B : What did you buy yesterday?
A : I just bought a dozen of ballpoints.
B : How much?
A : Ya…, Rp 5.000. The name is Toko 5000.
B : One dozen of ballpoints for Rp 5000? So, less than Rp 500 per piece? Is the quality good?
A : Ya.., it’s fair enough/good enough. I bought it/them for me and my brothers.
B : I also want to buy it/them. Can I see one of your ballpoint?
A : Here.
B : Thank you. This afternoon I go there….

 

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Exercise

I.                    Part I : Change the Past tense sentences bellow into negative and interrogative!

II.                  1. My friends saw me at the theater last week.

III.                2. They took my story books two months ago

IV.                3. Lisa was buying a bag in Bandung yesterday night.

Part II : Arrange the following sentences into good sentence!

4. been – in – three – He – the – has – years – over – for – working – bookstore

5. sun – in – middle – day – of – was – the – it – The – out – the – so – bright – was – very

Part III : Conversation ( Talking about hobbies ). Complete the dialog bellow!

 

 A : ……………………………………… ? ( 6 )

 B : My favorite color is purple.

 A : Who is your favorite movie star?

 B : ……………………………………… ( 7 )

 A : ……………………………………… ? ( 8 )

 B : I like Javanese food.

 A : Ok. It’s been nice talking to you.

 B : ……………………………………… ( 9 )

 

Part IV : Change into Indirect Speech of the direct speech sentence bellow!

10. Dendi said, “Dewi came late to school yesterday.”

 Part V : Translate the following sentences into good English!

11. Saya dan teman saya berangkat ke kantor naik bus kemarin.

12. Ketika Yogi datang, kakak saya telah selesai mengecat tembok.

13. Pada saat saya sedang mencuci, Bapak saya pergi ke Jakarta kemarin.

Part VI : Translate the following sentences into Indonesian!

14. She is beautiful, and wants to be a model. Her name is Tania. Now, she is studying at one of the best 

      universities in Indonesia. Two weeks ago, she went to London with her family to traveling.

15. When I was buying an umbrella, my father has gone to Semarang yesterday.

 

Part VII : Make a paragraph about  “The important of English”? ( At least 5 sentences )

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Giving Opinion

Giving opinion 

There are many ways to give your opinions when speaking English. The exact English expression you use depends on how strong your opinion is.

Giving your opinion neutrally

"I think…"

"I feel that…"

"In my opinion…"

"As far as I'm concerned…"

"As I see it…"

"In my view…"

"I tend to think that…"

Giving a strong opinion

"I'm absolutely convinced that…"

"I'm sure that…"

"I strongly believe that…"

"I have no doubt that…"

English expressions for asking someone's opinion

"What do you think?"

"What's your view?"

"How do you see the situation?"

Speaking Tip

Try to practice using these expressions, so that your speech sounds more varied!

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SPEAKING 2 - READING SECTION

PANGGILAN SAPAAN
  

          Sebagai seseorang yang masih sedang belajar bahasa Inggris seringkali kita merasa bingung tentang bagaimana harus menyapa seseorang dengan benar. Ketika bertemu dengan bule banyak yang merasa tidak enak jika harus menanyakan, “What should I call you? (Bagaimana saya harus memanggil Anda)”.

          Mengapa pertanyaan “What should I call you?” terasa seperti pertanyaan yang sangat sulit ditanyakan? Mungkin karena pertanyaan ini berkaitan dengan status atau posisi seseorang dalam lingkup hubungan dengan anda. Posisi ini bisa melibatkan usia, pekerjaan, pendidikan, agama dan bahkan status pernikahan.

          Karena bahasa Inggris merupakan sebuah bahasa, bukan sebuah kultur, maka cukup sulit untuk mengajarkan para pelajar bahasa Inggris secara pasti bagaimana menyapa seseorang. Akan selalu ada sejumlah orang dan sejumlah profesi yang memerlukan lebih banyak formalitas dibanding yang lainnya. Menyapa seseorang dalam tulisan memilikia aturan dan formalitas tersendiri yang berbeda dengan dalam berbicara.

Bertanya 

          Jika Anda tidak yakin panggilan yang harus diberikan kepada seseorang, maka sebaiknya kita menggunakan sebuah sapaan formal atau cukup bertanya dengan pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut:

* What should I call you?

* What should I call your mum / the teacher / the manager?

* Can I call you [nama depan] ?

* Is it okay if I call you [nama panggilan yang Anda dengar dari orang lain]?

* What’s your name? (gunakan dalam situasi umum seperti pesta atau kelas dimana nama digunakan)

MENJAWAB PERTANYAAN

          Mungkin Anda bukan satu-satunya orang selalu mempermasalahkan tentang gelar/sapaan yang cocok. SIswa, kolega atau kenalan Anda mungkin juga tidak tahu bagaimana seharusnya menyapa Anda. Jika mereka terlihat tidak yakin tentang bagaimana menyebut nama Anda, atau Anda ingin mereka memanggil Anda dengan panggilan yang lebih santai, bantulah mereka dengan jawaban/pernyataan berikut:

* Please, call me [nama depan]

* You can call me [nama panggilan]

SAPAAN FORMAL BAHASA INGGRIS

 
           Dalam lingkungan bisnis, gunakanlah sapaan formal selama orang yang bertemu dengan Anda tidak meminta untuk dipanggil dengan panggil khusus. Untuk meminta perhatian dari seseorang Anda bisa mengatakan: “Excuse me, Sir” atau “Pardon me, Madam/Ma’am.” Untuk memberi salam seseorang Anda bisa mengatakan: “Hello Sir” atau “Good morning, Madam/Ma’am.”
Berikut sapaan-sapaan formal yang digunakan para penutur bahasa Inggris:

1.Sir (pria dewasa usia berapapun)

2. Ma’am (perempuan dewasa – logat Amerika Utara)

3. Madam (perempuan dewasa)

4. Mr + nama belakang (pria manapun)

5. Mrs + nama belakang (wanita yang sudah menikah yang          menggunakan nama belakang suaminya)
6. Ms + nama belakang (wanita menikah atau belum; umum dalam lingkungan bisnis)
7. Miss + nama belakang (wanita yang belum menikah)
8. Dr + nama belakang (ada juga dokter dengan sapaan Dr + nama depan)
9. Professor + nama belakang (dalam lingkungan universitas).
           Ketika Anda menulis surat kepada seseorang untuk pertama kalinya, gunakanlah sapaan formal: Mr atau Ms + nama belakang jika Anda tahu. Jika Anda tidak mengethaui nama belakang, gunakanlah sapaan umum seperti Sir atau Madam.

Sapaan Informal dalam Bahasa Inggris

           Hubungan biasa atau hubungan yang sangat dekat memerlukan bentuk sapaan informal:
- Nama depan (teman, murid, anak-anak)
- Miss/Mr + nama depan (terkadang digunakan oleh guru/pengajar yang menangani anak-anak sebagai sapaan informal)

Sapaan Kasih Sayang

           Ketika menyapa seorang anak, pasangan, atau teman dekat atau anggota keluarga (biasanya yang lebih muda) kita sering menggunakan sapaan-sapaan yang menunjukkan kasih sayang:
- Honey (anak-anak, pasangan romantis, atau orang yang lebih muda)
- Dear
- Sweetie
- Love
- Darling
- Babe atau Baby (pasangan romantic)
- Pal (ayah atau kakek memanggil anak laki-laki)
- Buddy atau Bud (sangat informal diantara teman atau orang dewasa kepada anak-anak; bisa berimplikasi negatif)

Menanyakan arah

Ungkapan-ungkapan berikut merupakan ungkapan-ungkapan yang umum digunakan ketika kita ingin menanyakan kepada seseorang tentang sebuah tujuan yang kita tidak ketahui jalan/arah untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut. Simak dialog berikut:
A: Excuse me, is there a computer store around here? (Permisi, apakah ada toko komputer di sekitar sini?)
B: Yeah. There is one right across the street. (Iya, ada tepat di seberang jalan itu)
A: Can you tell me how to get to Monas? (Bisakah Anda menunjukkan jalan ke Monas?)
B: Sorry. I don’t live around here. (Maaf, saya tidak tinggal sekitar sini)
A: Where’s Kartini’s Garment Shop? (Dimana Toko Baju Kartini?)
B: It is on the corner of the street. Next to the post office. (Di sudut jalan itu. Disamping kantor pos)
A: How do you get to cinema? (Bagaimana jalan menuju ke bioskop?)
B: Go straight down this street. Turn left when you get to Rambutan Street. Stay on Rambutan Street for half a block. It’s on the right hand side. (Lurus lewat jalan ini. Belok kiri ketika sampai di Jl. Rambutan. Tetap di Jl. Rambutan sampai setengah blok. Di sebelah kanan itu bioskop)

Offering

           Dalam dialog berikut diberikan beberapa contoh ungkapan ketika kita akan menawarkan sesuatu kepada orang lain.
A: Here. Have a cookie. (Ini, silakan dimakan kuenya)
B: Thanks
A: Would you like some cake? (Anda mau makan kue)
B: No thank you. It looks delicious though (Tidak terima kasih. Kelihatannya enak juga)
A: How about a glass of coffee? (Bagaimana dengan segelas kopi?)
B: Thanks, but I don’t drink coffee. (Terima kasih, tapi saya tidak minum kopi)
A: What will you have (to drink)? (Kamu mau minum apa?)
B: Manggo juice will be fine. (Jus mangga saja)
A: Would you like some more pie? (Kamu mau makan kue lagi?)
B: Sure. It’s really good. Did you bake it yourself? (Tentu, sangat enak. Apakah kamu yang membuatnya sendiri?)
A: Can I get you some milk or something? (Bisa saya buatkan susu atau sesuatu)
B: Well, a glass of water would be okay. (Baiklah, segelas air putih juga tidak apa-apa).

Describing someone

Terkadang kita perlu menceritakan mengenai seseorang kepada orang lain, baik dari segi identitas, kepribadian, penampilan, kebiasaan dan lain-lain. Nah, bagaimana anda melakukan ini dalam bahasa Inggris? Berikut contoh dialog tentang menceritakan mengenai seseorang.
Dialog:
Kepribadian dan Penampilan
A: Tell me about your father. What kind of person is he? ( Ceritakan padaku tentang ayah kamu. Dia orangnya seperti apa?)
B: Well, he is very friendly, smart and funny. (Baiklah, ayahku itu sangat ramah, cerdas, dan menyenangkan).
A: What does he look like? ( Bagaimana penampilannya?)
B: He’s young, short and handsome. He has straight black hair dan green eyes. (Dia masih muda, agak pendek dan tampan. Rambutnya hitam lurus dan matanya berwarna hijau).
A: What does your mother look like? ( Bagaimana penampilan ibu kamu?)
B: She’s tall, thin and beautiful. She has blonde hair and wear glasses. (Dia itu tinggi, kurus dan cantik. Rambutnya pirang dan memakai kacamata).
A: How about your little sister? ( Bagaimana dengan adik perempuan kami?)
B: She has curly red hair and a cute smile. Everybody likes her. (Rambutnya merah keriting dan senyumannya sangat manis. Setiap orang menyukainya).
Pakaian
A: What is your brother wearing? ( Pakaian apa yang dikenakan saudara lelakimu?)
B: He’s wearing light brown pants and an orange t-shirt. (Dia mengenakan celana panjang berwarna coklat terang dan kaos oranye).
A: What kind of shoes does he have (on)? ( Sepatu bagaimana yang dipakainya?)
B: Sneakers, and he’s wearing white socks. (Sepatu karet, dan dia memakai kaos kaki putih).
A: Is Anty wearing a dress? ( Apakah anti mengenakan gaun?)
B: No. She’s wearing a blue skirt and a yellow blouse. (Tidak, dia memakai rok biru dan blus warna kuning).
A: Anything else? ( Ada lagi informasi tambahan?)
B: Yes. She’s wearing boots and carrying a purse. (Ya, dia mengenakan sepatu boot dan membawa sebuah dompet).

Talking about hobies

 
Apa yang anda katakan jika ingin mengetahui hobi/kesukaan orang lain dan bagaimana anda mengutarakan hal-hal yang menjadi kegemaran atau kesukaan anda? Berikut contoh sebuah dialog yang berbicara tentang hobi dan kesukaan.
Dialog:
A: What is your favorite color? (Apa warna kesukaanmu?)
B: My favorite color is purple. (Warna kesukaan saya ungu)
A: What your favorite kind of music? (Jenis musik apa favorit kamu?)
B: I like pop music. (Saya suka musik pop)
A: Do you have a lucky number? (Apakah kamu punya angka keberuntungan?)
B: Yes. It’s eight. (Ya, angka delapan)
A: What kind of food do you like best? (Makanan apa yang paling kamu suka?)
B: I like Makassarnese food. (Saya suka makanan khas Makassar)
A: How about movies? (Bagaimana dengan nonton film?)
B: I like action movies. (Saya suka film aksi)
A: Who is your favorite movie star? (Siapa bintang film favoritmu?)
B: My favorite movie star is Salman Khan. (Bintang favorit saya adalah Salman Khan )
A: What city do you like most? (Kota apa yang paling kamu suka?)
B: Jakarta, of course! (Jakarta tentunya

Agreeing ( ungkapan setuju) 

 
I agree
So do I
Me too
Me nether (setuju dengan pendapat negatif)
I don’t either (setuju dengan pendapatn negatif)
You’re right
That’s right
Good idea
I think that’s a good idea

Disagreeing ( ungkapan tidak setuju) 

 
I disagree
I don’t think so
(No) That’s not right
Yes, but…
(I’m sorry, but) I don’t agree

Asking for Opinions (meminta pendapat)

 
What do you think?
What’s your opinion?
What are your ideas?
Do you have any thoughts on that?
How do you feel about that?
(“Semua ungkapan di atas berarti “Apa pendapatmu” atau “Bagaimana menurutmu?”)

Giving Opinions (memberi pendapat)

I think we should get a new car. (Saya pikir kita harus membeli mobil baru)
I don’t think we need one. (Saya pikir kita tidak butuh)
I believe (that) smoking should be outlawed. (Saya setuju – bahwa – merokok harus dilarang)
I don’t believe (that) it should be illegal. (Saya tidak setuju – bahwa – itu ilegal)
In my opinion, Gone with the Breeze is the best movie ever made.(Menurut saya, Gone With The Breeze adalah film terbaik yang pernah dibuat).
I feel that it’s the right thing to do. (Saya pikir itu hal yang tepat untuk dilakukan)
I don’t feel that it’s such a good idea. (Saya tidak menganggap itu ide yang baik)
Conversation Starters ( Pembuka pembicaraan)
General greetings and inquiries ( Salam dan pertanyaan umum)
How’s it going?
How’s everything?
How’s life?
Ketiga ungkapan di atas sama artinya dengan “How are you?” atau apa kabar. Untuk How’s it going, artinya bukan “Kemana Anda akan pergi?”.

Asking about present activities ( Menanyakan tentang aktivitas sekarang)

 
What’s up?
What’s happening?
(Kedua ungkapan di atas sama artinya dengan “What are you doing now?”)

Asking and telling about recent events ( Menanyakan dan menceritakan kegiatan terbaru)

 
           What’s new? (Kita menanyakan apa hal-hal menarik yang terjadi sejak terakhir bertemu)
Guess what? (Ini digunakan jika kita ingin menceritakan sesuatu dan menginginkan lawan bicara menanyakannya. Biasanya jawabn yang tepat adalah “What”).
Perhatikan audio untuk contoh dialog berikut setelah voice di atas.
(A) Guess what?
(B) What?
(A) I just got a new job. (Saya baru saja mendapatkan pekerjaan baru)
(B) Congratulations! (Selamat!)
Bringing up a serious topic ( Jika ingin membicarakan masalah penting)
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Do you have a minute?
Got a minute?

Narrating

A) : Tell us about your trip. (Ceritakan kepada kami tentang perjalanan Anda!)
(B) : It was the most horrible five days of my life. First, we missed our flight; then we had to wait four hours for our luggage. The food on the plane was terrible, and there was no shower in the hotel. (Perjalanan itu adalah lima hari paling mengerikan dalam hidupku. Pertama, kami ketinggalan pesawat; kemudian kami harus menunggu empat jam untuk barang-barang kami. Makanan di atas pesawat sangat mengerikan, dan tidak ada shower di hotel.)
(A) : What happened to your ankle? (Ada apa dengan kakimu?)
(B) : Well, my best friend and I went skiing over the weekend. I wanted to try something exciting, so I took the most difficult trail. I hit a bump and fell. Then I slid 500 meters before I could stop. (Ini karena saya dan teman dekatku pergi main ski di akhir pekan. Saya ingin mencoba sesuatu yang menyenangkan, jadi saya mengambil jalan yang paling sulit. Saya menabrak gundukan dan terjatuh. Kemudian saya terguling 500 meter sebelum terhenti.).
(A) : What did you do last summer? (Kamu bikin apa musim panas kemarin?)
(B) : We went scuba diving in Malaysia. It was my first time, so I learned a lot. We took a boat out to a tiny island, found the perfect spot, and swam for hours among the fishes. (Kami pergi menyelam di Malaysia. Ini yang pertama kali, jadi saya belajar banyak. Kami naik perahu menuju ke sebuah pulau kecil, setelah menemukan tempat yang pas, kami berenang selama berjam-jam di kelilingi ikan-ikan.).

Comparing 

(A): Which sofa should we buy? (Sofa mana yang akan kita beli?)
(B) : This one is larger, but it is also more expensive. (Yang ini lebih besar, tetapi lebih mahal.)
(A) : I need a new watch. (Saya butuh jam tangan baru)
(B) : The Classie is nicer than the Timebox. That one is less affordable though. (Jam tangan Classie lebih bagus dari Timebox. Yang itu lebih murah tapi).
(A) : Which runner are you cheering for? (Atlit mana yang kamu soraki?)
(B) : Sammy. He’s the fastest. But Timmy is the most handsome. (Sammy. Dia yang tercepat. Tetapi Timmy yang paling tampan).
(A) : I like the blue sweater. (Saya suka sweater biru)
(B) : I think the red one is better. But the green one is the best. (Saya pikir yang merah itu lebih bagus. Tetapi yang hijau yang paling bagus).
(A) : How much sugar should I add? (Berapa banyak gula yang harus saya tambahkan?)
(B) : Only a little. That’s too much! (Sedikit saja. Itu sudah terlalu banyak.)

Expressing possibility 

         Berikut beberapa kata atau frase untuk mengungkapkan kemungkinan dalam bahasa Inggris.

• May
• Might
• Can
• Could
• Maybe
• Perhaps
• Probably

[A] We can stay here for the evening. (Kita bisa tinggal disini untuk malam ini)
[B] I’d rather not. It’s only a few more hours (of driving). (Lebih baik jangan. Tinggal beberapa jam lagi kok)

[A] I may be in California next Monday. (Mungkin saya akan California Senin depan).
[B] Well, let me know what you decide. (Baiklah, beritahu padaku apa keputusanmu).

[A] She might not make it to the wedding. (Dia mungkin tidak pergi ke pesta).
[B] That’s too bad. I hope she feels better soon. (Sayang sekali. Saya harap dia baikan secepatnya).

[A] We could go (and) see a movie. Or we could go out for ice cream. (Kita bisa pergi dan menonton film. Atau kita bisa keluar mencari es krim).
[B] That would be fun. (Itu akan menyenangkan)

Closing

Sebelum menutup pembicaraan
(A) It’s been nice talking to you.
(B) Nice talking to you too
(A) (I’m sorry, but) I have to go now. 

Menutup pembicaraan

Dapat dilakukan dengan mengucapkan ungkapan perpisahan:
Good bye
Bye
See you later
See ya (informal)
Catch you later (informal)

Likes and dislikes

(A) I like fruit. (Saya suka buah)
(B) What kind? (Buah apa?)
(A) Oranges and bananas. (Jeruk dan pisang).
(A) Helen likes sports. (Helen suka olahraga)
(B) What kind of sports? (Olahraga apa?)
(A) Football and tennis. (Sepakbola dan tennis)
(A) Ms. Cramer doesn’t like coffee. (Nona Cramer tidak suka kopi)
(B) Really? Does she like tea? (Benarkah? Apakah dia suka teh)
(A) Yes, she does. (Ya, dia suka)
(A) Tony does not like action movies. (Tony tidak suka film laga)
(B) Oh. What kind does he like? (Oh, film apa yang dia suka?)
(A) (He likes) drama. (Drama)
(A) Does Terry like swimming? (Apakah Terry suka berenang)
(B) Yes, he does. (Ya, dia suka)
(A) Does Phil like soft drinks? (Apakah Phil suka minuman ringan?)
(B) No, he doesn’t. (Tidak, dia tidak suka)
(A) Does Sheila like salad? (Apakah Sheila sika salad?)
(B) No, she does not. (Tidak dia tidak suka)
(A) Do you like Chinese food? (Apakah Anda suka masakan Cina?)
(B) Yes, I do/No, I don’t/A little.

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