PERCAKAPAN,

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.

Pergi ke Rumah Paman
A : William B : Erick
A : Halloo… Erick..!?
B : Oh, halo William.., apa kabar?
A : Aku baik-baik saja. Makasih. Gimana kabarmu?
B : Aku juga baik-baik saja. Kamu membawa banyak sekali barang. Memangnya mau kemana?
A : Aku ingin pergi ke rumah paman ku.
B : Oh, begitu.
A : Iya. Besok paman ku berulang tahun.
B : Benarkah?
A : Iya, Erick.
B : Dan apakah kamu sudah membeli sesuatu hadiah istimewa buat paman mu ?
A : Iya, sudah.
B : Boleh aku tau apa itu ?
A : Tentu. Aku membelikannya sebuah dompet yang sangat bagus sekali. Buatan Italy.
B : Wow… Pamanmu pasti sangat senang sekali menerimanya.
A : Aku juga berharap begitu.
B : Ngomong-ngomong, apakah kamu pergi sendirian aja ke sana?
A : Iya benar.
B : Kalau kamu tidak keberatan, aku bisa mengantarkanmu sampai ke sana?
A : Apa kamu sungguh-sungguh ?
B : Iya.
A : Bisa memakan waktu selama 2 jam, lho?
B : Gak apa-apa William.
A : Kamu baik sekali. Terima kasih banyak yah Erick.
B : Kamu kan teman ku. Jangan jadi bodoh.
William : Oh, maafin yah.
A : Kalau begitu, apakah kita berangkat sekarang aja?
William : Baiklah.
B : Bagus. Yuk, kita berangkat sekarang.

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.

Ikan Bakar
A : Apakah kamu suka makan ikan?
B : Ya, aku suka ikan asin. Bagaimana dengan kamu?
A : Aku juga suka makan ikan. Aku suka ikan bakar.
B : Dimana biasanya kamu membelinya?
A : Kalau aku punya waktu, aku biasanya membelinya di sebuah warung kecil di pinggir pantai.
B : Jam berapa biasanya kamu ke sana?
A : Bukanya mulai jam 3 sore sampai sekitar jam 10 atau 11 malam.
B : Berapa harganya?
A : Kalau yang kecil, sekitar Rp 20.000, dan yang besar sekitar Rp 35.000 sampai Rp 50.000.
B : Apakah harga itu sudah termasuk nasi dan sayur?
A : Ya, sudah termasuk nasi, sayur, dan sambal pedas atau manis.
B : Bagaimana dengan minuman?
A : Minuman tidak termasuk. Kamu harus membayar extra untuk minuman.
B : Kapan-kapan, ajak aku ke sana ya.
A : Ya, dengan senang hati.
B : Terima kasih.

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.

Kucing
A : Apakah kamu punya kucing di rumah?
B : Dulu aku punya, tapi sekarang tidak. Ibuku tidak suka kucing. Bagaimana dengan kamu?
A : Aku punya satu kucing jantan. Warna bulunya kuning dan putih. Aku sangat menyukainya. Aku sering bermain
dengannya.
B : Apakah kamu membuatkannya kandang khusus?
A : Tidak. Aku tidak membuatkannya kandang.
B : Dimana dia tidur?
A : Lebih sering di luar rumah. Tapi kalau hujan dia tidur di ruang tamu.
B : Apa yang biasanya kamu kasi makan?
A : Dia suka ikan asin. Kadang aku membelikan makanan kucing khusus.
B : Sebenarnya aku ingin memelihara kucing lagi, tapi ibuku melarangnya.
A : Sementara jangan dulu. Mungkin nanti jika ia sudah berubah pikiran.
B : Terima kasih nasehatmu.


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.


Membaca Koran
A : Apakah kamu sering membaca koran?
B : Kadang-kadang. Ibuku kadang membawanya dari tempat kerjanya.
A : Apa yang paling suka kamu baca?
B : Aku paling suka berita, terutama berita tentang luar negeri. Suatu saat aku ingin pergi ke luar negeri.
A : Kamu harus bisa berbahasa Inggris kalau kamu ingin ke luar negeri.
B : Ya, aku akan mempelajarinya dari sekarang.
A : Apakah di koran juga ada pelajaran Bahasa Inggris?
B : Ada juga, tapi sangat sedikit sekali.
A : Oh ya, Koran apa yang sering kamu baca?
B : Koran Pos Kota. Bagaimana dengan kamu? Apakah kamu suka membaca koran juga?
A : Sebenarnya suka, tapi aku tak punya koran untuk dibaca. Ibuku tidak pernah membawanya untukku.
B : Kapan-kapan aku akan membawakannya untukmu.
A : Terima kasih….




Asking and giving help.
Christopher is visiting his classmate Jessica. At this time, Jessica is in the backyard of her house.
Christopher :   Hi, Jess.
Jessica :           Hi, Chris.
Christopher :   what are you doing?
Jessica :           well. I’m planting a rose now. Can you help me get the flower pot over here,                 please?
Christopher :   yes, of course.
Christopher takes the flower pot and gives it to Jessica.
Christopher :   here you are.
Jessica :           thank you, Christopher.
Christopher :   you’re welcome. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all yours?
Jessica :           yes. My mother bought them for me.
Christopher :   oh, I see. By the way, would you like me to water the flowers?
Jessica :           no, thanks. You don’t have to.





Asking and giving help.
Serra :            Stubby, can you do me a favor, please?
Stubby :        of course, what can I do for you?
Serra :            would you be so kind as to take care of my cat. I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle, he is sick; I’ll be there for about two days.
Stubby :        I’d be very happy to take care of your cat, I love cats.
Serra :            great. Thanks
Stubby :        should I bath it?
Serra :            no, it’s not necessary.




Asking and giving help.
Oscar :           Darrel can you do me a favor, please?
Darrel :          of course, what can I do for you?
Oscar :           could you buy some medicine for me? I’m not feeling well.
Darrel :          I think you’ve got caught cold. Don’t worry. I’ll buy you some medicine.


Asking and giving help.
Bhīma :          chow, can you help me please?
Cho hang :    sure! what’s wrong, Bhīma? You look sick.
Bhīma :          I’ve got a headache, and my body feels cold.
Cho hang :    what? Here, I have a thermometer. You have a fever, your temperature is high. I suggest you to see a doctor.



Asking and giving something.
A couple go to the shopkeeper to ask something.
Robert :           excuse me.
Shopkeeper :   yes. Can I help you?
Kristen :           may I have a blue shirt with the design like this red one, please?
Shopkeeper :   yes, of course. I think we still have it in the storehouse. Please wait a minute.
Robert :           yes, thank you.
After a while, the shopkeeper is back.
Shopkeeper :   here you are, sir.
Robert :           thank you.
Shopkeeper :   would you also like a hat, sir? There are several colours, including blue.
Robert :           no, thank you. I don’t like wearing a hat. But we’re very interested in buying some souvenirs you have.
Kristen :           yes, the souvenirs are very pretty. By the way, we’ll pay the shirt later along with the souvenirs, if you don’t mind.
Shopkeeper :   not at all. Please.


Asking and giving information.

Selena and Taylor are in zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.
Taylor :          what’s so special about the birds? Tell me about them.
Selena :         of course, most birds can fly.
Taylor :          do you know that birds can fly?
Selena :         hmmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua …… what’s its name?
Taylor :          oh cassowary, right?
Selena :         yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you like birds too?
Taylor :          sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very much.
Selena :         peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them too.


Asking and giving information.
Mr. Lester is on a summer vocation in a town. He is trying to get to the bank but he doesn’t know how. He is asking someone for the information.
Mr. Lester :              excuse me, do you know where the first national bank is, madam?
Mrs. Summer :        yes. Just go straight down this road and the bank is on your right, sir!
Mr. Lester :              thank you very much, madam. By the way, can you tell me how to get the subway station from the bank?
Mrs. Summer :        sure, you have to take the no. 12 bus and get off in Burbank street. The subway station is there.
Mr. Lester :              are you sure? As far as I know the guide book informs us that we have to take the no. 14 bus.
Mrs. Summer :        you’re right. I confused the no. 14 bus with the no. 12 one.
Mr. Lester :              thank you, madam. Have a pleasant day.
Mrs. Summers :      you’ve very welcome, sir.


Asking and giving opinion.
At a department store in Bali, a tourist from Washington, Miley and Daniel are going to by some clothes.
Daniel :          this store has various items. There are many clothes and souvenirs here.
Miley :           yes, you’re are right.
Daniel :          what do you think about this shirt?
Miley :           mm… but I don’t think red is the right color for you. I think blue will be better.
Daniel :          do you really think so? I think red is nice.
Miley :           actually, I think red is too bright for you.
Daniel :          mm… I guess you’re right.
Miley :           but there is no blue shirt here. Let’s ask to the shopkeeper.
Daniel :          yeah…


Asking and giving opinion.
Victoria :       hi, Kayla. Where are you going anyway?
Kayla :            oh, hi Vic. I’m going to the library.
Victoria :       oh. Hey maybe you can also borrow teen lit or chick lit there?
Kayla :            well, I think that’s impossible, Vic. Because I don’t like those books. In my opinion, the stories are not so interesting and sometime they’re so boring.
Victoria :       I see. According to me, the books are okay. The stories are based on the everyday facts in teenagers life.
Kayla :            then, we have different opinion about it Vic. And I appreciate your opinion.




Asking and giving agreement.
Alexis and all her classmates are going to Disneyland, Paris. Alexsis is chatting with her best friend, Justin.
Alexis :           it’s very exciting today.
Justin :           yes, it is. I’m having so much fun.
Alexis :           which is the most exciting game for you here?
Justin :           well, I must say that roller coaster is the most exciting game. Do you agree with me?
Alexis :           yes, I agree with you. The roller coaster gave me an unforgettable experience. I think I want to ride it again.
Justin :           yes, me too.



In telephone Conversation.
Aiwa  :           hello.
Veronica :     hello. May I speak to Aiwa?
Aiwa :            this is Aiwa. Who’s speaking?
Veronica :     this is Ver. I just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo  with you next week.
Aiwa :            hold on, tell me what’s wrong?
Veronica :     well, my brother is being treated in the hospital for a dengue fever. So I have to stay in Canada for a week.
Aiwa :            oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother get well soon. Hey, I know. I can change my ticket to Canada; we can go together, right?
Veronica :     yeah, Aiwa that’s a good idea. Well see you in the air pot.
Aiwa :            see you.



In telephone conversation.
Dean :            hello…! Lucy?
Lucy :             hi, dean. How are you?
Dean :            fine, thanks. I heard you are in London now.
Lucy :             yes. How is in New york, Dean?
Dean :            it’s foggy here, it’s 32 Fahrenheit. How about London?
Lucy :             well, it’s very cold here. It’s  -1degrees Celsius.
Dean :            wow.. that’s very cold.
Lucy :             ok then. I call you later.
Dean :            ok. Bye.



Conversation with a Stranger.
Melanie :       nice day, isn’t it?
The girl :        yeah. The sky is so clear. I love this weather
Meanie :        so do i. We can go everywhere.
The girl :        but I heard the rain will come soon this week.
Melanie :       really? Well. It is the season
The girl :        you are right. Um…. The bus seems to be running late.
Melanie :       I think so. How long have you been waiting?
The girl :        about twenty minutes.
Melanie :       are you in hurry?
The girl :        yeah. I’m in hurry. I must reach the hospital before evening.
Melanie :       ooh, here is my bus. Well, I have to go now. Nice meeting you.
The girl :        likewise.


Conversation with a stranger.
Clara :           hello. It’s hot day today, isn’t it?
Trisha :          right. That’s what I like about Indonesia.
Clara :           do you?
Trisha :          yeah. I can sunbath anytime I want.
Clara :           by the way, is this your first time here?
Trisha :          no, it is my second visit. I like Indonesia.
Clara :           well, I bet you do.
Trisha :          Uhhmm… sorry, I have to go now. Nice talking to you.
Clara :           nice talking to you. Good bye.
Trisha :          good bye.