At the Airport (Di bandara)

1. Conversation at the Airport before Flight (percakapan sebelum terbang)

Passenger (penumpang): Hello, Good Morning (Hallo, selamat pagi!)

Receptionist : Yes, can I help you? (Ya, ada yang bisa saya bantu?)
Passenger : Has Garuda Airlines landed? (Apakah pesawat Garuda telah mendarat)
Receptionist : It is the time yet, sir/mrs (Ini belum waktunya, mbak/ mas)
Passenger : When will it land? (Lalu kapan?)
Receptionist : You can wait about 2 hours for the landing. (Anda bisa menunggu sekitar
2 jam lagi)
Passenger : O! Certainly, still long to wait. (Oh, ternyata masih lama ya)
Receptionist : Yes, now, you can stay in the waiting room. Have you sent your luggage
for weighting and checking? (Ya, sekarang anda bisa langsung saja masuk ke ruang tunggu.
Apakah bagasi anda telah ditimbang dan di cek?)
Passenger : No, I do not have more goods to bring. (Tidak, saya tidak bawa brang
banyak)
Receptionist : I’m sorry, but we have to check it first. This is the rule here. (Maaf, tapi
kami harus mengeceknya terlebih dahulu. Ini sudah menjadi aturan disini)
Passenger : Where have I to go then? (Lalu, harus pergi kemana sekarang)
Receptionist : Just to the left side room. (Silahkan ke ruangan di sebelah kiri)
Passenger : Thank you. (Terima kasih)
Receptionist : You’re welcome, Have a fun flight! (Sama-sama, semoga
penerbangannya menyenangkan!)

2. Conversation at the Security Gate (Percakapan di Pintu pengamanan)

Security Agent : Sorry. Can I see your ID card and the ticket, please? (Maaf, bisa saya lihat
kartu identitas dan tiketnya?)
Passenger : Sure. Here's my ID card and e-ticket (Tentu, ini kartu pengenal dan tiket
elektronik saya)
Security Agent : Thank you. You may proceed to the check-in board (Terima kasih, anda
bisa proses lebih lanjut di loket check-in)

3. Conversation at the Check in Board (Percakapan di Loket Check-in)

Agent : Good Morning. Welcome to Garuda Airlines. Give me your ticket and ID,
please!. (Selamat pagi, selamat datang di Garuda Airlines, Tolong berikan saya, tiket dan
identitas anda!)
Passenger : Ok, Here these are, (Oke, ini tiket dan ID-nya)
Agent : Thank you. Do you have any baggage? (Terima kasih, apakah anda mempunyai
barang bawaan bgasi?)

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Passenger : Yes, I have one. (Ya, saya mempunyai satu koper)
Agent : Okay. Here's a security tag for your cabin-baggage please attach the anything
to your bag. (Oke, ini adalah alat pemeriksa keamanan kabin, tolong masukan beberapa
barang ke tas untuk dilakukan pengecekan)
Passenger : Ok, Thank you. (Oke, terima kasih)

At the Restaurant
[Link] A Reservation (Membuat reservasi/booking tempat)

Smith : Hallo, I would like to make a reservation for 2 people. (Hallo, saya ingin
membuat reservasi untuk dua orang?

Waiters : What time would you like? (Kapan waktunya?)

Smith : On Friday night, 8:00 (Hari Jum’at pukul 08.00)

Waiters : Ok, we don't have other reservations at 8:00 (Oke, kebetulan jam sekian
kami tidak ada reservasi lain)

Smith : Yes, that's right (Ya, Baiklah)

Waiters : Your name, please? (Maaf, dengan bapa siapa ya?)

Smith : Smith Edward (Nama saya Smith Edward)

Waiters : Ok, We'll see you on Friday at 08:00. Any other may I Help? (Oke, sampai
jumpa hari jumat jam 08.00, ada hal lain lagi yang bisa saya bantu?

Smith : No, Thank you. Bye. (Tidak, terima kasih, bye)

Waiters : Bye (bye)

[Link] di restaurant tanpa reservasi

Waiter : Hello, Can I help you? (Hallo, ada yang bisa saya bantu?)

Jack : Please, a table for two (Tolong, satu meja untuk dua orang)

Waiter : Let’s come this way! (Mari lewat sini)

Jack : (After arrived in the table) Yes, I'd like to have some dinner (Ya, saya perlu
sesuatu /makanan untuk makan malam)

Waiter : This is our menus? (Ini menu Kami(sambil menunjukan daftar menu)

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Jack : Ok, for starter, I'd like two bowl of chicken soup, please (Ok, untuk makanan
pembuka saya mau dua mangkok sop ayam)

Waiter : And then, what would you like for a main? (Lalu, apa untuk menu utamanya?)

Jack : I'd like a Hamburger deluxe for me, and Grilled Cheese for my wife. (Saya
ingin satu Hamburger deluxe untuk saya dan Grilled Cheese untuk istri saya)

Waiter : Would you like anything to drink? (Bagaimana dengan minumannya?)

Jack : Yes, I'd like two glasses of soft drink, please. (Tolong dua gelas soft drink saja)

Waiter : Can I take you anything else? (Ada yang lainnya?)

Jack : No thanks. Just the bill, please. (Tidak, terima kasih!, Tolong Bill tagihannya
saja!)

Waiter : Sure. (Baiklah)

Jack : Sory, How much is the dinner? (Maaf, berapa total dinner-nya?)

Waiter : That's $9.75. (Totalnya 9.75 dollar)

Jack : Here you are. (Ini Mbak)

Waiter : Thank you very much. (Terima Kasih banyak)

Jack : You're welcome. (sama-sama)

Waiter : Have a good night! (Semoga malam anda menyenangkan)

Jack : Thanks. (Terima Kasih)

Contoh Dialog Saat Menanyakan dan Memberikan Petunjuk Arah

Lily : Excuse me, is there any mini or supermarket around here? (permisi, apakah ada mini
atau supermarket di sekitar sini?)

Jerry : Yes, there is a minimarket but unfortunately it is not that near (ya ada tapi sayangnya
minimarket tersebut tidak terlalu dekat)

Lily : That’s okay. Can I get there on foot? (tidak apa-apa. Dapatkah saya ke sana dengan
berjalan kaki?)

Jerry : Yes you can (ya bisa saja)

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Lily : Can you tell me where it is please? (dapatkah kamu memberitahuku di mana
minimarket itu?)

Jerry : Sure. You can just go straigt to get that crossroad. Then turn left. You can walk along
until you get a hospital. The minimarket is placed on the left side of the hospital (tentu saja.
Kamu hanya tinggal berjalan lurus hingga ke perempatan). Kemudian belok kiri. Kamu harus
berjalan terus hingga menemukan sebuah rumah sakit. Minimarket tersebut terletak di
sebelah kiri rumah sakit tersebut.)

Lliy : Oh I see, thank you so much for your help (Oh aku mengerti, terima kasih atas
bantuanmu).

Jerry : You’re welcome. If you think it takes too long to find the minimarket, you can get
there by bus. (Sama-sama. Jika menurutmu pergi ke sana dengan berjalan kaki terlalu lama,
kamu bis ake sana dengan naik bus )

Lily : Okay, thank you so much for the information (Baiklah terima kasih atas informasinya).

Conversation at the Market (Percakapan di Pasar)

Seller : Good Morning, Mom. May I help You? (Selamat pagi Bu, ada yang bisa saya
bantu?)

Mom : I need to buy wheat flours and Onions. (Saya mau beli tepung terigu dan bawang)

Seller : How much mom? (Berapa banyak Mom?)

Mom : One kilogram for wheat flours and 0,5 kilogram for onions. What is the price of
each? (Satu kilogram terigu dan 0,5 kilogram bawang. Berapa harganya?

Seller : Wheat flour are at $1,5 per kg and $2,5 per kg for onion. (Tepung terigu 1,5 dollar
per kg, sedangkan bawang, 2 dollar per kilogram.

Mom : OMG ! It’s too expensive! In other, it is not too costly. (Oh tuhan, mahal sekali. Di
penjual lain tidak semahal itu)

Seller : Their products wouldn’t be fresh Mom but here all the fresh and in high quality.
(Produk di tempat lain mungkin tidak fresh Mom, kalau disini semua barangnya masih segar
dan berkualitas)

Mom : OK! I’ll buy it. How much for the total price?. (Oke, saya akan membelinya. Berapa
totalnya?).

Seller : OK, Total price must be paid is $2,5. (Oke, Total harga yang harus dibayar adalah
2,5 dollar)

Mom : This is the payment. (Ini uang pembayarannya)

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Seller : Ok, here it is. Thank you very much! (oke, ini barangnya, terima kasih)

Mom : You’re welcome, bye! (Terima kasih kembali)

Conversation at the Hotel

Receptionist: Good evening, what can I do for you?(Selamat malam, ada yang bisa saya bantu ?)

Bill : Good evening, I want to book a room for one night for two people. ( Malam, Saya mau
pesan satu kamar untuk satu malam untuk dua orang.)

Receptionist : Okay. Wait a minute. I’ll check the room availability. ( Oke. Tolong tunggu
sebentar. Saya akan periksa ketersediaan kamarnya)

Bill : Ok.

Receptionist : The room 62 is available. There are two beds and it faces to the north where
you can see the beach. (Kamar 602 tersedia. Ada dua tempat tidur dan menghadap utara dimana
Anda bisa melihat pantai)

Bill : Well, that’s a nice room. The price must be more expensive.( Wah, itu adalah kamar yang
bagus. Harganya pasti lebih mahal)

Receptionist : Yes, that’s right. You have to pay the extra cost as much as 50 dollars. ( Iya,
benar sekali. Anda harus membayar tambahan biaya sebanyak 50 dollar.

Bill : Is there any cheaper room? (Ada kamar lain yang lebih murah ?)

Receptionist : Wait a minute, I’ll check it back on this computer. ( Tunggu sebentar, saya akan
memeriksanya kembali di komputer ini)

Bill : Ok.

Receptionist: Room 201 is available. If you book this room, you do not need to pay an
additional bill of 50 dollars. This room overlooks to the south where you can see the city.
(Kamar 201 tersedia. Jika Anda memesan kamar ini, Anda tidak perlu membayar tambahan tagihan
sebesar 50 dolar. Kamar ini menghadap selatan dimana Anda bisa melihat kota.)

Bill : Okay. I want to book that room for one night. ( Baiklah. Saya ingin memesan kamar itu
selama satu malam.)

Receptionist : Can you fill this form first? (Bisakah Anda isi form ini dahulu ?)

Bill : Ok.

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Receptionist : Thank you. Do you want to pay cash or use a credit card? (T erima kasih. Apakah
Anda ingin membayar cash atau menggunakan kartu kredit ?)

Bill : I want to use a credit card. (Saya ingin menggunakan kartu kredit)

Receptionist : Ok.

Bill : Have all the requirements been completed?( Apakah semua urusan administrasi sudah
selesai)

Receptionist : Yes they have. This is the key and you can use the room right now. Our staff
will accompany you to the room 201. Enjoy your stay at our hotel. ( Ya, Sudah. Ini kuncinya dan
Anda sudah bisa menempati kamarnya sekarang. Staff kami akan mengantar Anda ke kamar 201.
Selamat menikmati tinggal dihotel kami)

Bill : Thank you.

Receptionist: You’re welcome.

Conversations when Leaving at the Hotel (Check Out)

Bill : I'd like to check out please. (Saya ingin melakukan check out)
Receptionist : What room? (Kamar nomor berapa ?)
Bill : 102.
Hotel Receptionist : it costs Rp 2.500.000.
Hotel Receptionist: Thank you. Sign here please. Have a good journey. (Terima kasih. Tolong
tanda tangan di sini. Semoga perjalanan Anda menyenangkan)
Bill : Thank you.

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1. Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Thanking

Thanks a lot
Terima kasih banyak

Thank you so much

Terima kasih begitu banyak

Thank you kindly

Terima kasih kamu baik sekali

I can’t thank you enough

Saya tidak bisa cukup berterimakasih kepadmu

I don’t know how to thank you

Saya sungguh tidak tahu cara berterimakasih kepadamu

I really appreciate your help

Saya sunggu menghargai bantuanmu

I owe you one

Saya berhutangbudi kepadmu

Thank you for all your help

Terima kasih atas semua bantuanmu

What would I do without you

Apa yang bisa saya lakukan tanpa bantuanmu

You are an angle

Kamu penolongku

You are very kind

Kamu sangat baik

B. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Tentang Thanking

Huda : Hello Indah. How are you this morning?
Huda : Hello Indah. Bagaimana kabarmu pagi ini?

Indah : Hi, Huda. Fine, thanks . And you?

Indah : Hai, Huda. Baik, terima kasih. Dan Kamu?

Huda : I’m just fine, thank you.

Huda : Aku baik-baik saja, terima kasih.

Indah : Please come in and have a seat.

Indah : Silakan masuk dan duduklah.

Huda : Thanks . I’m returning your brother’s sports magazine. Here it is and thanks.
Huda : Terima kasih banyak. Aku kesini untuk mengembalikan majalah olah raga

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saudaramu. Ini majalahnya dan terima kasih.

Indah : It’s all right. Would you like any other magazine or newspaper to read?
Indah : Oh iya. Apakah kamu ingin baca koran atau majalah yang lain?

Huda : Yes, please. how kind of you . Can I see today’s newspaper?
Huda : Ya, mau. Kamu baik sekali. Dapatkah aku melihat koran hari ini?

Indah : Of course. Here it is.

Indah : Tentu saja. Ini.

Huda : Thanks, Indah. By the way, would you do me a favour?

Huda : Terima kasih, Indah. Omong-omong, apakah kamu mau bantu aku?

Indah : Why not? What can I do for you?

Indah : Mengapa tidak? Apa yang bisa aku lakukan untuk kamu?

Huda : Could you tell your brother how grateful I am for his help to lend me his
magazine?
Huda : Bisakah kamu memberitahu saudaramu betapa saya berterima kasih atas
bantuannya untuk meminjamkan majalahnya?

Indah : Oh, sure. I’ll tell him.

Indah : Oh, tentu. Aku akan memberitahunya.

Huda : Great. Thanks.

Huda : Baguslah. Terima kasih.

2. Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Complimenting (Pujian)

A. Ungkapan Yang Digunakan

You are fantastic.
Kamu fantastis

You’re terrific.
kamu luar biasa

You look great!

kamu hebat

You look nice.

Kamu tampak hebat

You are looking good.

Kamu keliahtan bagus

May I say how elegant you look.

Bolehkah saya sampaikan betapa elegannya Anda

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you are quite charming.
Kamu cukup ceria

My compliments on your beautiful.

Pujianku karean kecantikanmu

I really must express my admiration for your party.

saya sungguh harus ucapkan kekagumanku pada pestamu

What a charming dress!

Betapa cerahnya baju kamu

That’s a very nice coat!

Itu adalah jaket yang bagus

I like your hair style!

Saya suka dengan gaya rambut barumu

What a nice dress!

Betapa bagusnya bajumu

You’re looking glamorous.

Kamu tampak glamor

B. Contoh Percakapan Pendek tentang Complimenting

Dean: Tomo. You look great today! I love your new hair style.
Dean: Tomo kamu keliaht keren hari ini. Saya suka dengan gaya rambut baru kamu

Tomo: Thank you very much, Dean. You look great, too.
Tomo: Terima kasih, Dean. kamu juga kelihatan hebat

Dean: Thanks, Tomo. By the way, how was your test? Have you got the result?
Dean: Terima kasih, Tomo. Omong omong bagaimana hasil ujianmu. Sudah tahu
hasilnya?

Tomo: Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so happy
right now.
Tomo: Ya, tahu tidak? Saya lulus ujian. Saya begitu bahagia sekarang

Dean: That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?

Dean: Baguslah. Selamat. Bagaimana nilainya?

Tomo: Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Tomo: Saya dapat nilai tertinggi dalm ujian itu

Dean: Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Tomo. Well done!
Dean: Wow, luarbias. Saya tahu kamu sangat pintar, Tomo.

Tomo: Thanks for your compliment, Dean. You are so kind.

Tomo: Terima kasih atas pujianya, Dean. Kamu begitu baik.

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Dean: Never mind Tomo. It’s my pleasure.
Dean: Tidak apa-apa, Tomo. Saya senang kok.

3. Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Congratulating (ucapan selamat)

A. Ucapan Yang Digunakan

Please accept my warmest congratulations.
Tolong terimalah ucapan selamat dari saya

I’d like to be the first to congratulate you on..

Saya ingin yang pertama mengucapkan selamat pada..

It was great to hear that….

Begitu hebat mendengar bahwa….

Congratulations on your…
Selamat atas…

I must congratulate you.

Saya harus ucapkan selamat kepadmu

May I congratulate you on…?

Bolehkan saya ucapkan selamt untuk …?

Congratulations!
Selamat ya!

Congratulations on your…
Selamat atas…
B. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Tentang Congratulation
Riska: Is it true what the newspaper’s headline said?
Riska:Benar tidak headline surat kabar kemarin?

Ardi : What news?

Ardi : Kabar apa?

Dono : The news about you winning the national novel writing competition. Is it really
you?
Dono : Kabar tentang kamu yang memenangkan lomba menulis novel. Apa benar itu
kamu?

Ardi : Yeah. It is me.

Ardi : Iya itu aku

Riska: Congratulations! We’re happy for you.

Riska: Selamat ya. Btapa bahagianya kamu

Ardi : Thanks a lot guys.

Ardi : Terima kasih banyak teman

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Dono : It’s a terrific job, Ardi.
Dono : Kerja hebat Ardi

Ardi : Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck.

Ardi : Tidak juga, mungkin hanya keberuntuganku saja

4. Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Expressing Surprised dan Shocked

A. Ucapan Yang Diigunakan

Really?
Sungguh?

That’s very surprising.

Itu sangat mengejutkan

What a surprise!
Betapa mengejutkannya

My goodness
Oh..

I find that very surprising.

Saya angap itu sangat mengejutkan

I must say it surprises me.

Saya harus bilang itu mengejutkan saya

I find it extraordinary.
Saya anggap itu luar biasa

Indeed?
Sungguh?

How very surprising.

Betapa mengejutkannya
B. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Tentang Surprise
Ado : Hey Ina. How are you?
Ado: Hei Ina. Bagaimana keadaanmu?

Ina : I am fine, Ber. You should?

Ina: Aku baik-baik, Ber. Anda harus?

Ado : I am fabulous. I am learning at Oxford University now.

Ado: saya hebat. Saya belajar di Universitas Oxford sekarang.

Ina : Wow, awesome! Truly?

Ina: Wow, awesome! Benar-benar?

Ado : Yeah. It is my vacation with the goal that I am in Indonesia now. I’ll be back to
England one month from now.

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Ado: Ya. Ini adalah liburan saya dengan tujuan yang saya di Indonesia sekarang. Aku
akan kembali ke Inggris satu bulan dari sekarang.

Ina : Are you staying at the residence?

Ina: Anda tinggal di residence?

Ado : No. I am staying in a leased house with different companions from Indonesia
there.
Ado: No. saya tinggal di sebuah rumah sewaan dengan sahabat yang berbeda dari
Indonesia ada.

Ina : That’s incredible. I can’t trust it.

Ina: Itu luar biasa. Aku tidak percaya itu.

5. Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris tentang Encouraging, Persuading and

Hoping (menyemangati, membujuk, berharap)

A. Ungkapan yang Digunakan:

 Come on = Ayolah
 Don’t give up = Jangan menyerah.
 Go on = Teruskan!
 Keep at it = Terus melakukannya!
 Keep it up = Menjaga!
 You can do it = Anda dapat melakukannya!
 Stick to it = Tetap pada itu!
 Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do better this time = Jangan khawatir, saya yakin Anda
akan melakukan lebih baik saat ini.
 Would it be possible for you to …? = Itu akan memungkinkan Anda untuk…?
 Won’t you …, please? = Tidak Anda…, silahkan?
 Why don’t you …? = Mengapa tidak Anda…?
 Just this once! = Hanya sekali!
 You’re not going to let me down, are you? = Anda tidak akan membiarkan saya turun,
Apakah Anda?
 How I can persuade you to …? = Bagaimana saya dapat meyakinkan Anda
untuk…?
 Could you/Couldn’t you be persuaded …? = Bisa Anda / tidak bisa Anda dapat
dibujuk…?
 Come on you can do it. Just this once = Ayo pada Anda dapat melakukannya.
Hanya sekali.
 How can I persuade you to participate in the story writing contest? = Bagaimana saya
dapat meyakinkan Anda untuk berpartisipasi dalam kisah lomba?
 Just believe in yourself. I know you can do your best = Hanya percaya pada diri
sendiri. Aku tahu Anda dapat melakukan yang terbaik.
 You’re not going to let me down, are you? = Anda tidak akan membiarkan saya turun,
Apakah Anda?
 Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do better this time = Jangan khawatir, saya yakin Anda
akan melakukan lebih baik saat ini.

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  I don’t think its was a good idea = Saya tidak berpikir mereka adalah ide yang bagus.
 I don’t (particularly) like your story = Aku (terutama) tidak suka cerita Anda.
 I hope you will do it better next time = Saya berharap Anda akan berbuat lebih baik
kali berikutnya.
 I don’t think you should do that = Saya tidak berpikir Anda harus melakukannya.
 I wish all the best for you = Saya berharap semua yang terbaik untuk Anda.

B. Contoh Percakapan Encouraging and Persuading and Hoping

Doni : Hi, Andra. How are you?
Andra : Doni! What a surprise! I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
Doni : I’m OK and you know …? I won the short story contest.
Andra : That’s great. Congratulations.
Doni : Thank you.
Andra : Actually I also sent my short story for he contest. But 2I failed miserably.
Doni : That’s too bad. But don’t worry about it. All you need is a little more practise. Why don’t
you send your short stories to a newspaper or magazine?
Andra : Yeah, 5I’ll consider that. But, as a matter of fact, I’m pessimistic that my story will be
accepted for the newspaper or magazine.
Doni : Come on. Don’t give up!
Andra : OK. I’ll try to send my short stories to the newspaper. Anyway, I’m thinking of maybe
stopping writing short stories.
Doni : I don’t think you should do it.
Andra : Thank you for telling me.
Doni : I do hope that your story will be published in a newspaper or magazine.
Andra : Well, I hope that so.
Terjemahan dari Percakapan Bahasa Inggris tentang Encouraging and Persuading and Hoping
Doni: Hai, Andra. Bagaimana keadaanmu?
Andra: Doni! Apa kejutan! Aku baik-baik, terima kasih. Bagaimana denganmu?
Doni: saya OK dan Anda tahu…? Aku memenangkan kontes cerita pendek.
Andra: Itu besar. Selamat.
Doni: Terima kasih.
Andra: Sebenarnya saya juga mengirimkan saya cerita pendek untuk dia kontes. Tapi 2I gagal total.
Doni: Itu terlalu buruk. Tapi jangan khawatir tentang hal itu. Yang Anda butuhkan adalah sedikit
lebih berlatih. Mengapa Anda tidak mengirim cerita pendek Anda ke koran atau majalah?
Andra: Ya, 5I akan mempertimbangkan bahwa. Tapi, sebagai soal fakta, aku pesimis bahwa cerita
saya akan diterima untuk koran atau majalah.
Doni: Ayo. Jangan menyerah!
Andra: OK. Saya akan mencoba untuk mengirim cerita pendek saya ke koran. Anyway, saya berpikir
mungkin menghentikan menulis cerita pendek.
Doni: saya tidak berpikir Anda harus melakukannya.
Andra: Terima kasih untuk memberitahu saya.
Doni: saya berharap bahwa cerita Anda akan diterbitkan di koran atau majalah.
Andra: Yah, kuharap itu begitu.

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6. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris tentang Prohibiting
(larangan)

A. Ungkapan yang Sering Digunakan untuk Prohibiting

 I wouldn’t do that if I were you = Aku tidak akan melakukannya jika aku jadi kau.
 If I were in your position, I wouldn’t… = Jika saya berada di posisi Anda, saya tidak
akan…
 I wouldn’t … if I were in your shoes = Aku tidak akan… jika saya berada di sepatu
Anda.
 You would be well advised to/not to… = Anda akan disarankan untuk/tidak untuk…
 If I were you I wouldn’t … = Kalau aku jadi kau aku tidak akan…
 The way I see it, you should/shouldn’t… = Cara saya melihatnya, Anda
harus/sebaiknya tidak…
 I wouldn’t recommend… = Saya tidak akan merekomendasikan…
 I wouldn’t advise… = Saya tidak menyarankan…
 I don’t think you ought to… = Saya tidak berpikir Anda harus…
 I don’t think you should… = Saya tidak berpikir Anda harus…

B. Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris about Prohition

Mother : Lucy wash your hands before eating.
Lucy : Yes, mom.
Mother : And turn off the tap before you leave the wash basin. Don’t let the water
overflow.
Lucy : Okay, Mom. but why?
Mom : oh …. Lucy, don’t forget that it is the dry season now.
Lucy : yes Mom, I watch them on television
Mom : So, you cannot let water flow for nothing, while a lot of people outside are
unable to use even a small amount of it. We should help the planet to preserve water for
everyone.
Lucy : Yes Mom, I’ll always remember that.

Terjemahan dari Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris about Prohition

Mother : Lucy wash your hands before eating.
Lucy : Yes, mom.
Mother : And turn off the tap before you leave the wash basin. Don’t let the water overflow.
Lucy : Okay, Mom. but why?
Mom : oh …. Lucy, don’t forget that it is the dry season now.
Lucy : yes Mom, I watch them on television
Mom : So, you cannot let water flow for nothing, while a lot of people outside are unable to
use even a small amount of it. We should help the planet to preserve water for everyone.
Lucy : Yes Mom, I’ll always remember that.

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7. Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Asking and Answering Plan

Contoh percakapan ketiga adalah ungkapanyang membicarakan bertanya dan menjawab

tentang rencana yang akan dilakukan di waktu yang akan datang.
Dudi : What’s your plan after leaving high school, Adi?
Adi : I’m planning on maybe studying Indonesian literature. How about you, Dudi?
Dudi : I’m thinking of going teaching. After leaving the college, I’m going to go to
Papua. I want to teach the children of this remote spot.
Adi : Really? It’s so far away, Dudi. What do you want to achieve?
Dudi : Well, 8I hope I can do something to make myself useful.

Terjemahan dari Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Asking and Answering Plan

Dudi : Apakah rencana Anda setelah meninggalkan sekolah tinggi, Adi?

Adi : aku ‘m berencana mungkin belajar sastra Indonesia. Bagaimana Anda, Dudi?
Dudi : saya berpikir akan mengajar. Setelah meninggalkan college, aku akan pergi ke Papua.
Saya ingin mengajar anak-anak tempat terpencil ini.
Ad : benar-benar? Itu adalah sejauh, Dudi. Apa yang ingin Anda capai?
Dudi : Yah, 8I berharap aku bisa melakukan sesuatu untuk membuat diriku berguna.

8. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris Asking and Giving Prediction

Tema percakapan selanjutnya adalah predicting. INi adalah cara bertanya dan menjawab
suatu prediksi atau perkiraan akan terjadinya sesuatu.
Arief: What are you doing here?
Nisa : I’m looking for a novel actually.
Arief: Have you found any interesting?
Nisa : I’ve found a novel but I found it was not very good.
Nisa : What book was that?
Arif : Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
Nisa : I’ve read the novel. I feel the same way, too. I don’t understand the story. It’s
complicated.
Arif : Yeah. I predict that it won’t be s best seller.
Nisa : I along with your prediction. However, I will make a speculation to buy that
book.
Arif : Oh really? Well I just can hope you won’t regret.

Arti dari Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris Asking and Giving Prediction
Arief: Apa yang Anda lakukan di sini?
Nisa: saya mencari sebuah novel sebenarnya.
Arief: Apakah Anda menemukan salah satu yang menarik?
Nisa: saya telah menemukan sebuah novel, tapi aku menemukan itu tidak baik.
Nisa: Buku apa itu?
Arif: Mrs Dalloway oleh Virginia Woolf.
Nisa: saya telah membaca novel. Saya merasa cara yang sama, juga. Saya tidak mengerti
cerita. Itu rumit.
Arif: Ya. Saya memperkirakan bahwa itu tidak akan s terlaris.
Nisa: Aku bersama dengan prediksi Anda. Namun, aku akan membuat sebuah spekulasi

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untuk membeli buku itu.
Arif: Oh benar-benar? Yah saya hanya bisa berharap Anda tidak akan menyesal.

9. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Tentang Suggestion

A. Ungkapan Yang Digunakan:

 I think you should . . .

 I don’t think you should . . .
 Why don’t you . . .
 Why don’t we . . .
 Why don’t we go to the movies tonight?
 You could visit New York while you’re there.
 Let’s go to the travel agent’s this afternoon to book our ticket.
 What about asking your brother for help?
 How about going to Hawaii for your vacation?
 I suggest we take all the factors into consideration before we decide.

Terjemahan dari Ungkapan Giving Suggestion diatas:

 Saya pikir Anda harus…

 Saya tidak berpikir Anda harus…
 Mengapa tidak Anda…
 Mengapa tidak kita…
 Mengapa kita tidak pergi ke bioskop malam ini?
 Anda bisa mengunjungi New York sementara Anda berada di sana.
 Mari kita pergi ke agen perjalanan sore ini untuk memesan tiket kami.
 Bagaimana meminta saudara Anda untuk membantu?
 Bagaimana tentang pergi ke Hawaii untuk liburan Anda?
 Saya sarankan kami mempertimbangkan semua faktor sebelum kita memutuskan.

B. Contoh Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris Tentang Asking Giving Suggestion

Mano: I think you should buy the blue one.
Woni: That’s a good idea.
Mano: I don’t think you should sell your car.
Woni: Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money.
Mano: Let’s go bowling tonight.
Woni: Sorry, I can’t. I’m meeting a friend for dinner.
Mano: Why don’t we go skiing on Saturday?
Woni: Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go?
Mano: Why don’t you come with me to China?
Woni: Thanks, but I’ve already been there.
Artinya dari bahasa Inggris diatas:
Woni : saya pikir Anda harus membeli biru.
Woni: Itu adalah ide yang baik.
Woni : saya tidak berpikir Anda harus menjual mobil Anda.
Woni: Terima kasih untuk saran, tetapi saya sangat membutuhkan uang.
Woni : Mari kita pergi bowling malam ini.
Woni: Maaf, saya tidak bisa. Aku ‘m bertemu seorang teman untuk makan malam.
Manusia: Mengapa tidak kami pergi Ski pada hari Sabtu?

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Woni: Kedengarannya seperti ide yang baik. Mana Anda ingin pergi?
Woni : Kenapa kalian tidak datang dengan saya ke Cina?
Woni: Terima kasih, tapi aku sudah berada di sana.

10. Percakapan Bahasa Inggris Pendek Tema Asking Giving

Recommendation

A. Ungkapan Yang Digunakan:

 A self-help book I read recommends …

 A piece of advice from … that I’d like to pass on is to …
 A wise man once said …
 As the proverb says, …
 I can’t recommend … strongly enough.
 You should …, no doubt about it.
 It might be an old wives’ tale, but …
 Your only option is to …
 You have no choice but to …

Arti dari Ungkapan Giving Recommendation:

 Buku self-help saya membaca merekomendasikan…

 Nasihat dari… bahwa saya ingin menyampaikan adalah untuk…
 Seorang bijak pernah berkata…
 Seperti kata pepatah,…
 Aku tidak bisa merekomendasikan… sangat cukup.
 Anda harus…, tidak ada keraguan tentang hal itu.
 Mungkin lama istri ‘ tale, tapi…
 Satunya pilihan Anda adalah untuk…
 Anda tidak memiliki pilihan tetapi untuk…

Contoh Percakapan Pendek Bahasa Inggris Tentang Asking And Giving

Recommendation
Arya : Hai pande,
Pande : Hai Arya,
Arya : pande, i want to buy motorcycle tomorrow. Should i buy ninja motor or supra
motor?
Pande : i think, you should buy a ninja motor.
Arya : Why is that?
Pande : Because i want to borrow it, he he ….
Arya : it’s good idea, but my money not enough. Do you have any recommendation?
Pande : Why don’t you buy a bicycle?
Arya : Wow, it’s very good idea
Pande : Yeah,
Arya : Can you accompany me to buy it?
Pande : Yes i can, Lets go

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Terjemahannya dari Teks Bahasa Inggris diatas :
arya: Hai pande,
Pande: Hai Arya,
Arya: pande, saya ingin membeli sepeda motor besok. Haruskah saya membeli Ninja
bermotor atau supra bermotor?
Pande: saya pikir, Anda harus membeli motor Ninja.
Arya: Mengapa demikian?
Pande: Karena saya ingin meminjamnya, he he ….
Arya: itu ide yang baik, tapi uang saya tidak cukup. Apakah Anda memiliki rekomendasi
apapun?
Pande: Mengapa kau tidak membeli sepeda?
Arya: Wow, itu ide yang sangat bagus
Pande: Ya,
Arya: Bisakah Anda menemani saya untuk membelinya?
Pande: Ya saya bisa, Lets go

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 Airport

[Link] your flight

Some airlines require you to call a couple days in advance to confirm your departure date.
Here are some sentences you will be asked and what you will need to say.

You: "I would like to confirm my flight."

Them: "Can I get your ticket number?"
You: "The number is 45-6-43."
Them: "You are scheduled to depart on June 15th at 1:00 pm. Is this correct?"
You: "Yes it is."
Them: "Is anybody else traveling with you?"
You: "Yes, my wife."
Them: "Can I have the other ticket number?"
You: "It is 45-6-44."
Them: "Your tickets have been confirmed. Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before your
flight departs. Thank you for calling."

Some other questions you might hear are similar to the ones you might hear at the airport
counter.
"Would you like to book your seats now?"
"Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?"
"What is your ticket number?"
"What is your last name?"
"What is your first name?"

[Link] Date
Reserving a date to depart or changing a departure date.
If you have an open ended ticket or would like to change your departing date, you will have
to call and reserve a date to depart.

"I have an open ended ticket and I would like to schedule a departure date."
"I have a ticket and I need to schedule a departure date."

"I am scheduled to depart on June 15th. Can I change this to a later date?"

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"I have a ticket to depart on June 15th. I would like to see if there is an earlier flight
available."

With any of these questions, the other person will usually ask for your ticket number. After
that, they will ask you what date you want to depart.

"What date would you like to depart?"

"What date would you like to change it to?"
"When do you want to depart?"

You should respond by selecting a date.

"I would like to leave on June 22nd."

"Is June 22nd available?"
"Can you check if June 22nd is possible?"
"I was hoping to reserve a seat for June 22nd."

After you select a date, they will either say ok, or they will tell you the closest dates
available to your selection.

"Yes. We have seats available for the 22nd. Would you like me to reserve them?"
"On the 22nd, the departure time is 1:00pm. Should I reserve them?"
"We have two flights departing on that date. Would you like to depart at 10am or 7pm?"

"I'm sorry, but we do not have any available seats on the 22nd. Should I put you on the
waiting list?"
"I'm sorry, there are no departures for the 22nd. We have a flight leaving on the 21st and
the 24th. Will either of these days work for you?"
"The 22nd is full. The next available flight is on the 23rd. Would you like me to reserve a
seat on that date?"

[Link] the Counter

When you first reach the counter, you should give them your ticket and your passport. The
first question they usually ask is how many are traveling with you.

"Is anybody traveling with you today?"

"Is anybody else traveling with you?"
"Are just you two traveling today?"

All airlines have a list of questions they have to ask you. Let's look at some of these
questions.

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"Did someone you do not know ask you to take something on the plane with you?"
"Did you have possession of your luggage since you packed?"
"Did you leave your luggage unattended at all in the airport?"
"Are you carrying any weapons or firearms?"
"Are you carrying any flammable material?"
"Do you have any perishable food items?"

If you don't understand, you can't say yes or no to all of them. The correct answer for some
of them is 'no' and some of them is 'yes'.

"How many luggage are you checking in?"

"Do you have a carry on?"
"Can you place your bag up here?"
"How many carry on bags are you taking with you?"

Afterwards, they might ask if you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat.

"Do you prefer window or aisle?"

If they are out of aisle seats, they will ask you if window is ok.

"We do not have any aisle seats remaining. Is a window seat ok with you or would you
prefer a middle seat?"

Some people like to be by the emergency exit. You can ask for that seat.

"Do you have a seat next to the emergency exit?"

"Can I have a seat closest to the emergency exit?"

If they do, then you will get a seat by the exit, but if they don't, they will try to give you one
that is close.

"All the seats next to the exit have been taken. I have a seat directly in front of it. Would
you like that one?"

Finally, they will tell you the gate number and the boarding time.

"Here are your tickets. The gate number is on the bottom of the ticket. They will start
boarding 20 minutes before the departure time. You should report to gate C2 by then. C2 is
around the corner and down the hall. Thank you."

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[Link] the Gate
They will usually tell you what gate you should go to, but if you need to ask again, I will
provide an example question. Also, you might need to ask someone where the gate is
located.

"Which gate did you say it was?"

"What was the gate number again?"
"Can you point me towards the gate?"
"How do I get to the gate again?"
"How do I get to gate C2?"
"Where is gate C2?"

At the Airport - Interactive Practice

A: "Welcome. May I have your tickets?"
B: "Here you go."
A: "Is anybody else traveling with you two?"
B: "No. It's just us."
A: "Do you have your passports with you?"
B: "Yes. Here it is."
A: "I'm going to ask you a series of questions. Please respond with a yes or a no."
B: "Ok."
A: "Did someone you do not know ask you to take something on the plane with you?"
B: "No."
A: "Did you have possession of your luggage since you packed?"
B: "Yes."
A: "Did you leave your luggage unattended at all in the airport?"
B: "No."
A: "Are you carrying any weapons or firearms?"
B: "No."
A: "Are you carrying any flammable material?"
B: "No."
A: "Do you have any perishable food items?"
B: "No."
A: "Great. Can you place your baggage over here?"
B: "Sure."
A: "Would you like an aisle or a window seat?"
B: "Window seat please."
A: "Ok. I am placing you two in 21A and 21B. The gate number is C2. It is on the bottom of
the ticket. They will start boarding 20 minutes before the departure time. C2 is located
around the corner through the hall. Thank you."
B: "Can you point me to gate C2?"

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A: "Sure. It's that way. Around that corner."
B: "Great. Thank you."

Car Rental

When you travel, it is common to rent a car. You will either call and make a reservation, or
you will rent one by walking up to the counter. We will cover both scenarios here.

[Link] the Counter

If you are at the airport, you can ask an airport employee, "where is the rental car booth?"
or "where can I rent a car?"

After you arrive at the place, you will ask if you any cars are available. Here is a common
script.

"Hi. I would like to rent a car."

"Do you have any cars available?"

If they have a car available, they will ask what type of car or what size.

"What size car would you like?"

"What type of car would you like?"
"What type of car do you need?"

"What sizes do you have?"

"What are my options?"

"We have compact, midsize, full size, luxury, SUV, and a minivan."

"How much is the full size car?"

"How much is the midsize car?"

"How many does the full size car seat?"

"How many can fit in the midsize car?"

"I'll take a midsize car."

[Link] and General Questions

In order to verify if they can give you the car you requested, they need to know how long
you will need the car for.

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"How long will you be needing the car?"
"How long will you be renting the car?"
"When do you need the car till?"

"I'll need the car for two weeks."

"I want to rent it for one week."
"I need it for 4 days."
"I need it for just a day."

They might ask you to fill out a form, or they might ask you many questions.

"What is your last name?"

"What is your first name?"
"Are you a United States resident?"
"What country are you from?"
"What is your address?"

[Link] and Driver License

Before giving you a price, they will then ask if you would like insurance or if you have
insurance. The price varies. Last time I checked it was approximately $15 a day for
insurance.

"Would you like insurance on the car?"

"How much is insurance?"

They will also ask who is going to be the driver.

"Who is going to be the driver?"

"How many people are going to drive?"
"Are all the drivers at least 25 years old?"

You will have to provide a driver's license. If you are from a different country then you
should at least have an international driver's license prepared from your country.

"Can I see your driver's license?"

"May I have your driver's license?"
"I will need to see your driver's license."

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[Link] and Rules
Finally, they will tell you the price and you will have to pay with a credit card.

"The total will be $184.19."

At this time, you can give them your credit card. After you pay, they will tell you some rules.

"The gas tank is full. You should fill it up before you return the car. If you do not, then we
charge $3 a gallon."

"You can pick up your car downstairs. Just show them the invoice and they will have your
car ready for you."

"You will need to return it by 4pm on the 16th. We charge an additional $8 for every four
hours that you are late. Return it to the same place you picked up the car."

"Please keep this form in the car. Bring it with you when you return the vehicle."

The price of $8 is just an example. Make sure you find out if you are not sure you will be
late or not.
"How much do you charge if I am an hour late?"

After this process, you should have your car and you are ready to drive away.

Car Rental - Interactive Practice

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A: "Hello, ABC Car Rental. How can I help you?"
B: "Hi, I wanted to make a reservation."
A: "What location would you like to rent from?"
B: "I am flying into Los Angeles Airport. Do you have a booth there?"
A: "Yes we do. What date are you flying in?"
B: "I am arriving on June 22nd."
A: "What time is your arrival time?"
B: "I am scheduled to arrive at 2 pm."
A: "How long would you like to rent the vehicle?"
B: "I will need it for 10 days."
A: "What size car would you like?"
B: "A midsize car please."
A: "Can I get your name?"
B: "Yes. My name is Sang Min Lee."
A: "Can you spell that?"

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B: "Last name is L E E. First name is S A N G. Middle initial is M."
A: "Great. Thank you. I have reserved a midsize car for you for June 22nd until July 1st. Is
there anything else I can help you with?"
B: "That will be all."
A: "Thank you for calling."
B: "Thank you. Bye."

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A: "How can I help you today?"
B: "I would like to rent a car."
A: "Do you have a reservation?"
B: "No."
A: "That's alright. Let's see what we can find. We have several cars to choose from. What
size are you looking for?"
B: "What are my options?"
A: "A compact car, midsize car, and a minivan."
B: "How much are they?"
A: "Compact is $2.1.95 a day, midsize is $27.95 a day, and a minivan is 35.95 a day."
B: "I'll take a midsize car."
A: "How long will you be renting the car?"
B: "One week."
A: "How many people will be driving the car?"
B: "Just myself."
A: "Would you like insurance?"
B: "How much is it?"
A: "It is $14.95 a day and it covers everything regardless of fault."
B: "Yes please."
A: "Can I have your name?"
B: "Last name is Lee. L E E. First name is Sang. S A N G."
A: "You address please?"
B: "I am from Korea. Would you like my address in Korea?"
A: "Just the city name."
B: "Seoul, Korea."
A: "Can I see your driver's license and a credit card?"
B: "Sure. Here it is."
A: "Great. That will be $324.92. Would you like me to charge it on this card?"
B: "Yes. That will be fine."
A: "Please sign here. You can pick up your car downstairs. Your expected time to return the
car is June 29th. That is exactly one week. Show the attendant this invoice. When you return
the car, bring this invoice with you. Also, the gas tank is full, you should fill up the gas tank
before you return. If you don't want to, we can do it for $3 a gallon. Is there anything else I
can do for you?"

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B: "That will be all. Thank you."
A: "Thank you. Good bye."

Hotel

[Link] a Reservation
When you make a reservation, call them and tell them you want to reserve a room. Or, you
can start by asking them for a price.

"Hi, how much are your rooms?"

"Hi, what are your rates?"
"Hello, how much is a room?"

"Our rooms start at $79 for a basic room."

"Our rooms start at $79 for a standard room and go up to $300 for a suite."

"Ok. Can I reserve a room?"

"Hi, I would like to reserve a room."

"Hello, can I reserve a couple of rooms?"

The first thing they usually ask is the dates you want the room and the duration.

"What day do you want to check in?"

"Which date did you want to reserve?"
"What date are you looking for?"

"I want a room from June 22nd to June 25th."

"I would like a room for the 19th of July."

"How long will you be staying with us?"

"When will you be checking out?"
"How many days would you like the room for?"

"I am going to stay for 3 days."

"I would like to reserve the room for 4 days."
"I am going to need the room until July 23rd."

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[Link] In and Checking Out
Checking in is pretty simple, you just need to go to the counter and say that you are
checking in.

"Hi, I am checking in."

"Hi, I have a reservation and I am checking in."

They will ask you for your credit card and a photo ID. They might confirm your information
and you should receive your keys. Here are some questions to ask during this time.

"Where is the elevator?"

"Do you have concierge service here?"
"Do you have a map of the city?"
"What time should I check out by?"
"What time is check out?"

Checking out is just as simple. You go to the counter and say, "I am checking out." At this
time, you should return the keys. They might ask you to sign something or ask you if the
credit card on file is ok to charge.

"Should we charge the credit card on file or did you want to use a different card?"
"Your credit card will be charged a total of $256.78. Can you sign on the bottom?"

"Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you again."

[Link] Things
If you need a wake up call, you can call the front desk.

"Can I have a wake up call?"

"What time would you like your wake up call?"

"At 7:30 am please."

Room service is available but they have hours of operation. The menu in the room should
indicate what times they serve hot food, and the menu will show a list of items that are
available 24 hours a day. If you can't find the times, you can ask the front desk.

"What are the hours for room service?"

"They serve hot food from 5:30am to 11:00pm. They also have a list of items you can select

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from during off hours."

If you need help with your luggage, the person that does this is called a bellman, a bellhop,
or a bellboy. The most common term is a bellman so I will use that terminology here.

The person that gives advice on city activities, recreation, places to dine, and general
questions is called a [Link] a person parks the car for you, they are called a valet.
Regular motels and inns might not have these additional services. Even some hotels do not
have them. But if you are staying at a nice hotel, you can ask for them.

"Do you have a bellman here?"

"Do you have a concierge?"

Only some hotels have valet service. If someone parked the car for you and you can't find
someone, you can ask someone else the following questions.

"Where is the valet attendant?"

"Can you get someone to get my car?"

Remember that if you use these premium services, you should tip. Also remember that you
might not know they are helping you. For example, when you check in, a person might ask if
you need help with your bags. If you say yes, then you are using the bellman services. So
remember to tip if you do. If you don't want to tip, you don't have to, but it is a little rude.
Finally, if you don't want any help, just tell them, "No thank you.

Hotel Checking In - Interactive Practice

A: "Thank you for calling Great Hotel. How may I help you?"
B: "I would like to rent a room, but how much do you charge a night?"
A: "Our prices start at $79 a night for a standard room."
B: "Great. Can you reserve a room for me?"
A: "Sure. What day are you coming in?"
B: "I will be checking in on August 3rd."
A: "How many days do you need the room for?"
B: "I'll need it for three nights."
A: "Ok. I have you coming in on the 3rd of August and checking out on the 6th. Is that
correct?"
B: "Yes."
A: "How many total adults?"
B: "Two adults and two kids."
A: "How old are the children?"
B: "10 and 12."

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A: "Would you like one room or two rooms?"
B: "Just one is fine."
A: "Would you like a smoking room or a non smoking room?"
B: "Non smoking room please."
A: "Can I have your last name?"
B: "Park."
A: "Your first name"
B: "Young. That's Y O U N G."
A: "Let me confirm your information Mr. Park. I have one non smoking double room with 2
adults and 2 children from August 3rd to August 6th. Is this correct?"
B: "Yes."
A: "The total comes to $256.78. Can I get your credit card number?"
B: "Sure. It is 444444444444."
A: "What is the name on the credit card?"
B: "Young Park."
A: "I have the room reserved for you. If you need to cancel, please call us 24 hours before
your check in date. Failure to cancel will result in a one day charge on your credit card. Is
there anything else I can do for you?"
B: "Yes, one more question. What time can we check in."
A: "We can check you in by 2:00pm."
B: "Great. Thank you."
A: "Thank you and have a great day."
B: "Thanks. Bye"
A: "Good bye."

Directions

[Link] for Directions

Most of the time, you should start by saying excuse me. The pronunciation for excuse me
can be shortened. The shortened form sounds like 'scuse me.'

"Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?"

"Excuse me. Can you point me to the nearest gas station?"
"Excuse me. Can you give me quick directions to the movie theatre?"
"Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the Shopping mall from here?"
"Excuse me. How do I get to the freeway from here?"

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"Excuse me. I'm looking for Bank of America. I thought it was around here. Do you know
where it is?"
"Excuse me. I'm looking for the post office. Do you know how to get there?"

"Excuse me. What is the best way to get to Seattle?"

Regular Practice
Question: "Excuse me. I'm looking for a supermarket. Do you know where the closest one
is?"
Answer: "Yes. It is a couple miles away. What you want to do is go down this street for
about a mile. At 112th street, turn left. Stay on 112th until you pass three lights. You
should see 56th street. Turn right and you will see the supermarket just around the corner."

Question: "Excuse me. Do you know where Starbucks is located?"

Answer: "Yes. Go down this street. When you reach a 'T', turn right. At the next stop sign,
turn left. You'll see a gas station on your left. Starbucks is directly across the street."

Question: "Excuse me. I'm looking for Best Western. Wasn't there one around here?"
Answer: "Yeah. Let me think... the best way to get there is by turning right at the next
street. Immediately take another right on the next street. Go for about 2 miles. When you
see Greenwood Avenue, turn left. Head down Greenwood for about 3 miles. I believe it will
be on your left hand side. If you pass a school, that means you went too far."

Question: "Excuse me. How do I get to the airport from here?"

Answer: "Turn around and you'll see an entrance to the freeway. Go south. You'll have to
go for about 15 miles. You should see airport signs, but just in case, it is exit number 154.
Turn right off the ramp and it will be straight ahead."

Restaurant

[Link] Food
"Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?"
"I'll take a Big Mac and a small coke."
"One Big Mac and one small coke. Will that be all?"
"Yes."
"Will that be for here or to go?"
"For here please."
"The total comes to $3.87."

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[Link] Restaurant Ordering
"Can I get you a drink?"
"Can I get a drink for you?"
"Would you like to order a drink now?"
"Can I get a drink started for you?"
"What would you like to drink?"

"I'll take a coke."

"I'll have an orange juice."
"Water will be fine."
"Can I have a glass of water?"

After they bring out your drinks, they will take your order. The reason they do this is
because most people know what they want to drink, but want a few minutes to decide what
to eat.

"May I take your order?"

"What would you like to order?"
"Are you ready to order?"
"What would you like today?"

If you need more time, you can simply say, "Can I have a couple more minutes?"

[Link] Restaurant Eating and Requesting Bill

"How is everything?"
"Is everything ok?"
"How is your dinner?"
"How is your lunch?"
"Are you guys doing ok?"
"Do you need anything else?"

When you are almost done with your meal, they might ask if you want some dessert.
"Would you like dessert today?"
"Would you like our dessert menu?"
"Would you like to order any dessert?"
"Any dessert for you today?"
"Would you like to hear our dessert special?"

If you are finished and want your bill, you can look for the server, make eye contact, and
raise your hand. When they come by, ask them for the bill.
"Can I have my check?"

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"Can I have my bill?"
"I'm ready for my bill."
"I would like my check please."

[Link] types of restaurants take reservations. Here is an example of making a

reservation through the phone.
"Hello, McCormick's. How may I help you today?"
"I would like to make a reservation."
"What day did you want to come in?"
"This Friday at 7:00pm."
"We have a table at 7:15. Will that be acceptable?"
"Yes."
"May I have your name?"
"Rich Yu. That's Y U."
"I have reserved a table for Mr. Yu on Friday at 7:15. Is there anything else I can do for
you?"
"That will be all."
"Thank you for calling."
"Thank you. Good Bye."
"Good Bye."

When you come in, you can tell them that you have a reservation.
"Hi, I have a reservation at 7:15 for Rich Yu."
"Oh, yes. Mr. Yu, your table will be ready in just a moment. You can wait right over there."

At the Restaurant - Interactive Practice

1
A: "Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?"
B: "I'll take the number one."
A: "What size would you like?"
B: "Medium please."
A: "Will that be for here or to go?"
B: "Here please."
A: "The total comes to $4.89. We'll have that right out for you."

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A: "Can I get a drink started for you?"
B: "I'll take a coke."
A: "One coke. I'll be right out with your coke."

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--Pause-- "Here's is your coke. Are you ready to order?"
B: "Can I have one more minute?"
A: "Sure. I'll be back in a little bit."
--Pause-- "Do you need more time?"
B: "I'm ready now. I'll have the Patty Melt with fries."
A: "Do you want regular fries or steak fries?"
B: "Steak fries please."
A: "I'll have that out for you in a few minutes."
--Pause-- "Here you go. Do you need anything else?"
B: "Can I have a bottle of ketchup?"
A: "I have one right here."
B: "Great. Thanks."
A: "Is everything ok here?"
B: "Yes. Thank you."
--Pause-- "Excuse me. Can I have my bill?"
A: "Sure. Here you go."

Store and More

[Link] Store
There are only a few things that you need to know how to say. Here is a small list:
Finding something
"Do you have different sizes for this shirt?"
"Where are your blue jeans?"
"Do you have regular T-Shirts here?"
"Where is the dressing room?"
"Do you have a dressing room?"

Shoes
When you see a shoe that you like, you have to find a worker and have them bring your size
out to you. Here are some ways to say what you want.
"Can I try this shoe on in a seven?"
"Can I get this in nine and a half?"
"Can I get this in a size six?"

If you don't know what your size is, they will take your measurement.
"I don't know what my size is?"
"I don't know what size I am."
"Can you take my measurement?"

When you go to the register, you don't need to say anything. However, they might ask you
a bunch of questions.
"Did you find everything you needed today?"

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"Was anyone helping you with this?"
"Would you like to open a credit card? You can get 10 percent off of everything for today."

[Link] Store
In the grocery store, you don't have to say anything except when you need to find
something. Here are some sentences to find general items.
"Where is the fruit section?"
"Do you sell ice cream here?"
"Where can I find batteries?"
"Where is the toothpaste?"
"Can you point me to the medicine area?"
"Where is the bakery section?"
"Do you sell fresh seafood?"
"Do you sell postcards?"
"Where can I find film?"

Be careful when you say film. They will not understand you if you say it improperly. If you
have difficulty pronouncing film, you should say, "Where can I find camera film?"
"Where are the shopping carts?"
"Where can I find a shopping basket?"

[Link] - Currency Exchange

If you are a traveler, then you don't need to open a bank account. For more banking
specifics, feel free to ask us.

"Do you exchange foreign currency?"

"What is your exchange rate for the Korean Won?"
"Can I cash my traveler's checks here?"

"The exchange rate is .0009 cents for one won."

"I would like to exchange 500,000 Won please."

"500,000 won at the current exchange rate is $450. Here you go."

Store and More - Interactive Practice

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A: "Do you need help finding anything?"
B: "I'm looking for this shirt in a small."
A: "Let me see if we have any in the back."
B: "Thank you."
A: "I found a couple. Here you go."
B: "Thank you. Do you sell belts here?"
A: "Yes. They are on the other side of the counter there."
B: "Thank you."
A: "You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else."

A: "Do you have disposable cameras?"

B: "Yes. They are next to the film on aisle 6A."
A: "Which way is 6A?"
B: "Two rows that way."
A: "Great. Thank you."

A: "Hi. I would like to send this to Korea."

B: "How would you like to send it?"
A: "What is the price difference?"
B: "You can send it priority airmail for $17.68 or regular airmail for $13.95."
A: "I'll send it through regular airmail."
B: "Is there any food items in here?"
A: "No."
B: "Is there any firearms or explosives?"
A: "No."
B: "Is there anything fragile?"
A: "No."
B: "Would you like to insure the contents?"
A: "How much is insurance?"
B: "For $200, it comes to $3.76."
A: "Yes please."
B: "Do you need any stamps today?"
A: "No thank you."
B: "Ok. Your total is $18.63."

Talking to Strangers

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[Link] to Strangers
Here are some questions you might hear:

"Are you visiting from somewhere?"

"Yes. I'm visiting from Korea."

"Are you on vacation here?"

"Yes. I'm taking a vacation from Korea."

It's very common for strangers to talk to each other if you are at a tourist location. For
example, if you are at Disney Land and you are sitting down, someone next to you might ask
some questions assuming you are visiting from somewhere.

"How are you enjoying your vacation?"

"I'm having a great time. How about you?"

"It's pretty fun here. Are you having a good time?"

"This is a great place. I'm having a lot of fun. Are you having fun?"

"Are you here with your family?"

"I'm here with my wife and 2 kids. They are so excited to be here."

"My kids love this place. This is our third time here. Have you been here before?"
"This is my first time here. I always wanted to come and I'm having a great time."

[Link] a Conversation
"The weather is so nice today. Are you from around here?"
"How is your day going so far?"
"There are a lot of people out here today. Is this normal?"

An easy way to start talking is when you notice something such as their kids, family, or a dog
they might be with.

"Are you here with your family?"

"Are you on vacation?"

"Are those your kids? They're so cute?"

"What kind of dog is that?"

It's much easier if they start the conversation. If they make a comment or ask a question,
then you know that they would like to talk.

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Finally, it's common for these types of conversation to last only a couple of minutes. So
don't feel bad or feel pressured to keep the conversation alive.

Talking to Strangers - Interactive Practice

1
A: "It's a nice day."
B: "Yes. It is a beautiful day."
A: "Do you live around here or are you visiting?"
B: "I am on vacation from Korea."
A: "That's cool. Are you having a good time?"
B: "Yes. There are many things to see and I'm taking a lot of pictures. Do live in this city?"
A: "Yeah. I'm just here with my kids. They wanted to come to the park today."
B: "What's a good place to visit in this city?"
A: "Where have you been so far?"
B: "This was my first stop. I was going to look at my maps."
A: "I recommend going to the water front in downtown. They have a ferry you can ride,
some good restaurants, and a good beach for a walk."
B: "How do I get there from here?"
A: "You see Jackson street over there? Go straight for 10 blocks. When you see 5th Avenue,
turn left. Follow the street for about 3 miles and you should see it."
B: "Thanks. I'll go check it out. It was nice talking to you."
A: "It was nice meeting you. Have a good time."

2
A: "Are there so many people here all the time?"
B: "I'm not sure. This is my first time here."
A: "Me too. I think this is a great place."
B: "Yeah. I think so too."
A: "Where are you from?"
B: "I'm visiting from Cleveland, Ohio. How about you?"
A: "I'm from Seoul, Korea."
B: "How long are you visiting for?"
A: "For 2 weeks. I went to San Francisco and Los Angeles. I want to see the Grand Canyon
before I go. I'll probably visit Grand Canyon on Monday."
B: "Ah, looks like you are having a great time."
A: "Yes I am. How long are you visiting for?"
B: "I am only here for the three days. My kids have been wanting to come to Disneyland for
a long time."
A: "That's great."

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B: "Oh. My family is waiting for me. I hope you enjoy your stay in America."
A: "Thank you. It was nice meeting you."

3
A: "That's such a cute dog. What kind is it?"
B: "He's a cocker spaniel."
A: "I have a terrier at home. What's his name?"
B: "His name is Buffy."
A: "Hi Buffy. You're so cute. Do you come here for a walk often?"
B: "About 3 times a week. It's a good walk and Buffy likes it too."
A: "It's a great place for a walk. I wish I had a trail like this at home."
B: "Where are you from?"
A: "I'm visiting from Korea. I live in the city so there aren't many places like this."
B: "I guess that's one thing good about suburban life."
A: "I wouldn't mind the slower pace of life. I am always in a hurry. That's why I wanted to
come and relax."
B: "That's good. How long are you staying for?"
A: "I'm here for about three weeks. Oh, it looks like Buffy wants to go."
B: "Yeah. Well, it was nice meeting you. I hope you have a good time here."
A: "Thanks. It was nice talking to you."

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