ASKING ABOUT PLACE/LOCATION
Directions
How do I get to …?
What's the best way to …?
Where is …?
Go straight on/ a head : Lurus
Turn back./Go back. : Kembali
Turn left/go left/take left/ : Belok kiri/kanan
Turn right/go right/take right: Belok kanan
Go around … : Mengelilingi
Roundabout/ rotary : Bundaran
Cross … : Melintasi
Opposite : Berhadapan
Near : Dekat
Next to : Disamping
Between : Diantara
At the end of the road : di Akhir jalan
At the corner of the road : Dipojok jalan
Behind : Dibelakang
In front of : Didepan
High way : Jalan besar antara propinsi
Road : Jalan biasa
Street : Jalan yang ada trotoar sebelahnya
Boulevard : Jalan besar/ jalan yang ditengah ada taman pembatas
Avenue : Jalan yang ada pepohonan yang kedua sisinya rindang
Dead end/ blind road : Jalan buntu
Short way/ cut way : Jalan pintas
Cross roads : Perempatan
Three junction/T junction : Pertigaan
Traffic lights : Lampu lalulintas
Traffic sign : Rambu-rambu lalu lintas
Traffic bump : Polisi tidur
Upward road : Jalan menanjak
Down ward road : Jalan turun
Signpost : Papan penunjuk jalan
Example:
How do you get to the sporting goods store?
(On foot)
First, go down State Street until you get to 4th South.
Then, turn left.
Then, go down 4th South for three blocks.
It's on the right side of the street next to Wendy's.
(By car)
Take State Street to 4th South.
At 4th South, turn left.
Stay on 4th South for about three blocks.
The sporting goods store will be on the right, next to Wendy's.
How do you get to (your house in) Kakait?
Take I-15 south about 20 miles.
After you cross the mountain, watch for the signs to Kakait.
Take the first Kakait exit.
When you get off the freeway, make a right turn at the stop sign.
Follow the road (15th East) for five blocks.
Make a left turn on Royal Drive.
Continue on Royal Drive until you see the big oak tree.
My house is on the left hand side.
It's a two-story, red brick house with a large front yard.
You can't miss it!
Asking about Place or Location Asking for and giving locations
Is there a/an. . . Around here?
Yes, there is. There's one. . . .
No, there isn't, but there's one. . . .
Sorry, I don't know.
Are there any. . . near here?
Yes, there are. There are some. . . .
No, there aren't, but there are some. . . .
I'm not sure, but I think. . . .
Talking about locations
Where are the magazines?
Where is the remote control?
Where did you put the keys?
Where's the spider?
Where's my jeans?
Where's Troy's toy truck?
Where did you find the book? They're in the living room, on the coffee table.
It's probably on the sofa, between the pillows.
I think they're in the bedroom, in the top drawer.
It's in the bathroom, next to the bathtub.
He's probably hiding under the rocking chair.
It's outside by the big brick bridge.
It was on top of the refrigerator.
INTRODUCING OTHERS
Conversation Practice
These types of introductions involve three people:
A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)
B: Introduce (knows A but not C)
C: Introduce (knows A but not B)
Example,
A: Have you two met each other?
B: No, we haven't.
A: Mr Chen, this is Miss Afra. Miss Afra this is Mr. Chen
B and C smile and shake hands.)
B: Nice to meet you Mr Chen.
C: Nice to meet you too, Miss Afra.
Follow-up:
After you have been introduced to someone,
it is polite to ask a few general questions* to get acquainted.
For example,
B: Where are you from, Misbah?
C: I'm from Kakait.
B: Kakait, which part?
C: kakait, the west Lombok. How about you, Chole?
B: Central Lombok--a place called Kediri. It's near Mataram.
C: How do you know him (A)?
B: He is my friend Islamic boarding house.
Practice introducing your friends to each other.
Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).
*When meeting someone for the first time,
Greeting someone
Hello.
Hi.
Exchanging personal information
What's your name?
I’m. . . . /My name is. . . .
Where are you from?
I'm from. . . .
How's everything? /How are you?
Not bad.
Introducing someone
This is. . . . /These are. . . .
Nice to/pleased to/Good to meet you.
Asking about someone
Who's that?
That’s. . . .
Who are they?
Their names are. . . and. . . .
Checking information
how do you pronounce. . .?
It's Mandel, with the accent on the "del."
How do you spell. . .?
What do people call you?
Please call me. . . .
You can call me. . . .
Everyone calls me. . . .
Excuse me, what’s. . . again?
It’s. . . .
Are you studying. . .? /Are you on vacation?
Yes, I am. /No, I'm not.
Agreeing
that’s right.
OK.
Do NOT ask:
A person's age
Birth date
Salary
Weight
Marital status
You may ask general questions about the situation.
How do you know Dania (the person who introduced us)?
Are you a student at this university?
Is this your first time here?
What do you do for a living?
How long have you been working for (company)?
ENCOURAGING WORDS
Arriving
Your partner has just arrived at your home. What do you say?
You haven't seen your partner for a long time.
What do you say when you see him/her again?
Your partner just arrived at the airport in your city. Welcome him/her.
Additional phrases:
It's good to be here. (Guest says)
I hope you had a nice flight. (Host says)
Leaving
After a short conversation, your friend has to leave.
What do you say to him/her?
You are seeing your friend off at the airport.
What do you say?
Your partner is leaving a party that you hosted. What do you say?
Additional phrases:
Thanks for coming. (Host says)
I'm glad you came.
Thanks for inviting me. (Guest says)
I really had a good time.
Encouragement
Your partner has a big exam this afternoon. What do you say?
Your partner has a job interview tomorrow. What do you say?
Support
Your partner's dog was hit by a car. He/She is worried, but the dog will be okay.
What do you say?
Good news
Your partner's wife just had a healthy baby daughter. What do you say?
Your partner just got a huge promotion at work. What do you say?
Your partner just won first prize in a cooking contest. What do you say?
Bad news
Your partner lost $15,000 on the stock market. What do you say?
Your partner's grandmother just passed away. What do you say?
Your partner's home was destroyed by a earthquake. What do you say?
*Note:
A typical response to an expression of goodwill is "thank you (for . . .)"
or a reciprocal expression of goodwill.
Example,
Come in. Welcome to our home.
Thanks for inviting us.
It's been nice talking to you.
Good talking to you too.
BUYING ANSD SELLLING
Talking about prices
How much is this sweater?
It’s. . . .
That isn't bad.
How much are those shoes?
They’re. . . .
That's expensive.
Comparing
The black boots is more attractive/ prettier than the brown ones.
Identifying things
Which one?
The T-shirt one.
Which ones?
The blue ones.
Talking about preferences
which one do you like better/more?
I like the. . . one better/more.
Which ones do you prefer?
I prefer the. . . ones.
Getting someone's attention
Excuse me.
Hey.
Look!
Making and declining an offer
would you like to. . .?
Oh, no. That's OK.
Thanking someone
Thank you (anyway).
You're welcome.
Asking for more information
why?
Do you mean. . .?
Oh, these?
Expressing doubt
Hmm.
I'm not sure.
Expressing surprise
are you kidding?
MAKING SUGGESTIONS
I think you should. . .
I don't think you should. . .
Maybe you should. . .
Why don't you. . .
Why don't us. . .
Let’s . . .
That's a good idea.
Thanks for the advice.
Good suggestion.
Sounds like a good idea.
Conversation Practice
With a partner, practice making suggestions in the following situations:
• Help your partner decide which item to buy.
• Warn your partner against doing something.
• Suggest that your partner change his/her plans.
• Help your partner make up his/her mind.
• Suggest doing an activity together.
Sample conversations:
A: Should I buy the Porsche or the Ferrari?
B: I think you should buy the Ferrari.
A: Why is that?
B: Because I'd like to borrow it.
A: Why don't you give Miss Marhamah a call?
B: Good idea. I haven't seen her for awhile.
A: Maybe you should ask her out.
B: Hmmm. I'll think about it.
MAKING PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND
Here are some sample phrases and expressions for making plans for the weekend.
• What are you doing this Saturday?
• Do you want to go see a movie?
• What's playing at the Century Fox?*
• Should we go see it?
• How about "Run of the Mill?"
• Why don't we go to a concert instead? • Not much.
• That sounds good.
• "Candlelight in the Window."
• I'd rather not. I don't like horror movies.
• No. I heard that's really boring.
• Great idea!
*In English we often say "What's playing at the (name of theater)?" to find out what movie is showing at a given location.
ASKING FOR FAVORS
Conversation practice
Practice asking your classmates to do favors for you.
Getting someone's attention
Excuse me;
Pardon me,
Sorry to bother you, but . . .
Asking the favor (from least formal to most polite):
Can you open the door for me?
Will you hand me a pencil?
Would you turn on the air conditioner?
Could you help me with these boxes?
Would you please turn down the music?
Could you possibly give me a ride home?
Would you mind taking a picture for us?
Would you be so kind as to lend me your cell phone?
Follow-up
Thanks for your help
Thank you so much.
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Sample conversation:
Excuse me; could you do me a favor?
Sure, what is it?
Could you help me move these chairs?
No problem. / I'd be glad to.
Thanks a lot
ASKING FOR REPETITION
Excuse me? (Said like a question)
Pardon me? (Rising intonation)
What did you say (your name was)?
Did you say . . . ?
Can you repeat that?
Could you say that again please?
What was that again?
Sorry, I didn't catch that.
Could you speak up please?
Could you speak a little louder?
Conversation Practice
1. Pretend you are being introduced to someone at a party.
The music is very loud, and you can't hear your partner clearly.
Example,
What did you say your name was?
Hamzan
did you say Hamzan or Anda?
Hamzan, like the famous model.
2. Pretend your partner is applying for a passport.
Ask him/her for personal information*
(name, birth date, address, telephone number, etc.)
Then practice asking for repetition.
For example,
What is your date of birth?
August 15, 1981.
Did you say August 16th?
No, August 15th.
*Since this is a "role play," you don't have to use actual (real) information.
You may "make up" dates, numbers, etc.
REQUESTING
Can you
could you
Will you
would you
would you mind V+ing
Would you past the salt, please?
Sure, here you are
Would you mind opening the window, please?
Sure
Could I see you for a minute?
By all means
Do you mind if I smoke?
Not at all. Go right a head
Excuse me could you tell me the way to the station?
In most cases, when you ask someone to do something for you,
it is important to use an introductory phrase to soften the request.
For example,
Lend me your umbrella! (Too abrupt; sounds rude)
Excuse me; could you lend me your umbrella? (More polite)
Help me fix my car. (Sounds too demanding)
Sorry to bother you. I'm having trouble with my car.
Would you mind helping me for a minute? (Better)
Role plays the following situations with a partner.
Include details and give a variety of responses.
Ask your partner to repeat something.
Ask your partner to help you with your homework.
Ask your partner to "give you a lift" to school.
Ask your partner to donate money to charity.
Ask your partner to baby sit your children.
Ask your partner to clean up the mess.
Ask your partner to take notes for you in class.
INVITING
Do you want to / wanna (very informal)
Would you like to
Will you . . . (with me)
How about V+ing
How would you like to
I was wondering if you would (like to)
Would you like to come to the tether this evening?
Will you join us for lunch?
Could you come to my party next week?
Would you be free to come to the concert on next week? I would like to invite you to (more formal)
Conversation practice
When inviting someone to do something with you,
it is polite to "if without invite" before extending the invitation.
Will you go dancing with me on Friday? (Too abrupt by itself)
(Give the other person time to "prepare" for your invitation.)
Do you have time on Friday?
Yes, I do. Why do you ask?
There's a dance at the Grand Ballroom.
Would you like to go with me?
Sure! I'd love to.
Role plays the following situations with a partner.
Include details and give a variety of responses.
Invite your partner to go fishing this weekend.
Invite your partner to your home for dinner.
Invite your partner to see the circus.
Invite your partner to attend your violin concert.
Invite your partner to attend a political rally.
Invite your partner to your child's performance.
Invite your partner to your son's graduation party.
Talking about health problems
how are you?
Not so good. I have. . . .
That's too bad.
OFFERING AND ACCEPTING ASSISTANCE
Can/May I help you?
Yes, please. Could/Can/May I have. . .?
Here you are.
Thanks a lot.
Asking for and giving advice
what should you do. . .?
It's helpful/a good idea to. . . .
Asking for and giving suggestions
what do you suggest for. . .?
Try/I suggest/you should get. . . .
Offering
Here, have an apple.
Have some strawberries.
Do you want a sandwich?
Would you like some lemonade?
How about a piece of cake?
How would like you some crackers?
Can I get you something to drink?
Vocabulary* for these situations
*Remember to use "some" with plurals and non-count nouns.
Use "a" with singular nouns and measure words.
Conversation practice
Practice offering your partner various food items.
Example,
Would you like some beer?
No thanks. I don't drink.
How about a cup of coffee?
I'd rather not have coffee.
Orange juice?
That would be fine. Thanks.
Accepting and Refusing
Yes, please.
Sure. Thanks
Okay. Thank you
No, thank you
I'd better not.
No, but thanks for offering.
Would you like to go see a movie?
Okay. Sounds good.
Sure. I'd love to.
Yeah. Good idea
No, I'd rather not.
I'm sorry, but I can't.
No, but thanks for inviting me.
How about some more pie?
All right. Thanks
Looks good. Thanks
don’t mind if I do.
No, thanks.
I'm really full. Thanks anyway.
Looks delicious, but I'll have to pass.
How about going skiing this weekend?
Great. What time?
Sounds like fun.
All right. When and where?
Sorry. I'm busy this weekend.
I don't think I can.
How about some other time?
TALKING ABOUT ABILITIES
Conversation Practice
1. Ask your partner or classmates about their talents and abilities.
For example,
Can you play a musical instrument?*
Yes, I play the Guitar.
How well do you play?
So-so.
Do you ski?*
No, I don't.
How about other winter sports?
I love to play ice hockey.
*The difference between can and do here is very slight.
"Can" focuses on ability, whereas "do" indicates regular activity.
2. Tell your classmates about your best friend's talents or interests.
For example,
My best friend is an artist. He's really good at painting.
In fact, one of his drawings won a blue ribbon at the county fair.
He also knows how to do statue and ceramics.
Talking about routines
How often do you. . .?
Three times a week/day/month.
I don’t. . . very often.
Do you ever. . .?
How much time do you spend. . .?
Around two hours a day.
Talking about abilities
How well do you. . .?
Pretty well.
Not very well.
How good are you at. . .?
I'm pretty good, I guess.
Not too good.
Asking for more information
what else. . .?
Expressing surprise
You're kidding!
Agreeing
All right.
No problem
LIKE / WOULD LIKE / LOOK LIKE / BE LIKE
Here are some phrases and expressions using the word "like." Note the different usage and meanings.
Like / would like / look like / be like
Would like vs. (Do) like
What kind of food do you like?
(Facts, personal preferences)
I like ice cream, bananas, soda pop.
I like Chinese food.
What kind of food would you like?
(If you could choose)
What kind of friend(s) do you like?
I like someone who is easygoing.
I like a person who has talent.
I like people who are kind.
What kind of person would you like to marry?
I would like someone who has a lot of money.
I like a man/woman/person that is friendly.
Be like vs. Look like
What does John like?
(What are his personal preferences?)
He likes horror movies, basketball, chocolate ice cream...
What does John look like?
(Physical description)
He is tall, dark and handsome. He has black hair and wears glasses.
What is John like?
(Description of personality)
He is a nice guy. He is very kind and friendly.
I like fruit.
Helen likes sports.
Miss Ela doesn't like coffee.
Miss Ati does not like action movies.
Does Mala like swimming?
Does Mr. Imul like soft drinks?
Does Hamba like salad?
Does Miss Tahani like Chinese food?
What kind?
Kind of sports?
Really? Does she like tea?
Oh. What kind does he like?
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn't.
No, she does not.
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
A little.
Oranges and bananas.
Football and tennis.
Yes, she does.
(He likes) dram
TELEPHONE TALK
In the sample conversations below, R is the "Receiver" and C is the "Caller."
Conversation 1
Rrrrring.
R: Hello.
C: Hello. Is Tambih there?
R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
C: What time will he be back?
R: Around five thirty.
C: This afternoon?
R: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
C: This is his friend, Herthe.
R: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
C: Thanks.
Rrrrrring.
R: Tyler residence.
C: Is this Coleh?
R: No, this is her sister, Tari.
C: You sure sound like Coleh.
R: Oh. Can I take a message?
C: Sure. Please tell him that Misbah called.
R: Okay. I'll give her the message.
C: Thanks.
R: Bye.
Calling On the Phone
Objective: To be able to answer the phone and make phone calls.
Dialog:
A: Hello.
B: Hello. May I speak to Miss Diska?
A: I'm sorry, she's not home now.
B: Do you know when she'll be back?
A: No, I don't. Would you like to leave a message?
B: Yes, ask her to call Sylvia. My number is 0123456789.
A: O.K. I'll give her the message.
B: Thanks. Good-bye.
A. Bye.
Practice 1: Vocabulary Expansion
I'm sorry, she’s not home right now.
She can't come to the phone now.
She’s out right now.
Practice 2: Vocabulary Expansion
Sure. Just a minute.
I'll call her.
She'll be right here.
Practice 3
Would you like to leave a message?
Have her call?
Practice 4
Ask her to call me. My number is 0858556780.
Her mother. Her
her father. His
Practice 5: Dictation
Dictate the dialog
NARATING
1. Tell us about your trip. 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.
2. What happened to your ankle? 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.
3. What did you do last summer? 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.
1. Tell us about your trip.
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.
2. What happened to your ankle?
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.
3. What did you do last summer?
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
POPULAR EXPRESSION
Rubbish : gombal
Bullshit : buset
Little brat : anak nakal
You are banana : Bodoh
As matter of fact : kenyataannya
Actually : sebenarnya
Really : sungguh
Fancy : bayangkan
Show off : sok gaya/ sok pintar
Hurry up/ will you : cepat dong!
Watch out : hati hati
Mind your step : awas ! hati hati
Trust me : percayalah padaku
You’re really something : kamu ada ada saja
Tied up : sibuk
Top dog : ketua/ director
What a bummer : sial bangat
Go a head : pergi duluan
Wish me luck : doakan aku berhasil
I’ll do my best : akan kulakukan yang terbaik
Of course! : pasti
Sure! : yakin
Dizzy! : pusing
That sound great : kedengarannya enak
So long : sampai jumpa
No way! : jelas tidak/ engaklah
Stealing eyes : curi curi pandang
Have it your way : lakukan semaumu
Lick your lips : jaga bahasamu
Make a play : cari muka
Get it into line : antri dong
Willy Nelly : mau ga mau
Get along with : mempunyai hubungan baik dengan
Break out : terjadi secara tiba tiba
Give away : memberiakan secara Cuma Cuma
It’s nothing personal : itu bukan hal pribadi
I’m starving : aku lapar sekali
Make hay while the sun shine:gunakan kesempatan yang ada
Hang around :nongkrong keliling
Eat like a horse : makannya banyak bangat
Work like a horse : kerja keras
Eat like a bird : makannya sedikit bangat
Once in awhile : sesekali
Oh, give me break : jangan begitu dong!
It was stuck in the traffic jam : lalulintasnya macet
Making excuses : mencari cari alasan
Please make yourself at home : anggaplah seperti dirumahmu sendiri
Small talk/lips service : basa basi
Bravo! : bagus/ baik sekali
dammit : persetan
what a shame : memalukan
not fair/ unjust/ partial : tidak adil
what a mess : aduh, berantakan bangat
fantastic/great : hebat
call girl :pelacur
you’re too much : kamu keterlaluan
how satisfying : sangat memuaskan
horrible : mengerikan
terrible : sangat sulit
how peaceful : sungguh damai
how daring : berani benar
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