My Students' Work

My students' work with some editing.

My Dog

I want to talk about my dog.

I have three dogs: one female and two males. I help them to take a leak and take a bowl every morning. They can't do it in their cage. After that, they are enjoying the free time at the porch. They like barking out there, moreover, when someone pass them by. But, they keep silent when they feel comfortable.

When I bring them food, they bark again. I usually give them rice, egg, and ketchup. If I have more money, I give them chicken innards. I give them milk for their drink.

Every Saturday or Sunday I am bathing them one by one. Their tails are moving around. I put them in their cage after bathing.

They are very funny before I forget their names. The female dog' name is Candy and for the males are Tomy and Polka.

By Miss Siswati

The Degradation of Morality

Lately, there is a rumor on mass media in Indonesia about the killing of Deudeuh, a prostituted woman. It is not about the killing or the killer, but it's about morality. In my point of view, the morality of most Indonesian people decreases, for example, about Deudeuh. She is a pretty woman, but she doesn't have good morality. To make money, she prostitutes herself straightforwardly through social media.

It is not just Deudeuh. In fact, many women do the same thing including teenagers. They sell themselves like a bitch. They sell their beautiful faces for penny. They do it for many reasons, but what they do is not a reason to survive. Many ways to make money without selling themselves and their soul. Who knows, but it's very sudden and apprehensive.

By Miss Nene

Dream in My Head and My Life

I am thinking about the word "Dream". According to me, dream is a hope from my heart. Dream is a wish when it doesn't come true. But I am sure, I can make my dreams and hopes come true.

So, many hopes in my head and in my life too. And, it may be better if I have many dreams. A dream must be in compliance with what I do, because it will be meaningless if I don't do it.

So, let's we make our hopes and dreams come true.

By Miss Sinta

Football in Indonesia

Indonesian football is very interesting. Every people, especially men, from young to old adore football. Football is a pride of its city, for example, PERSEBAYA Surabaya. Persebaya was born in 1927. Persebaya be a winner for the first time in 1996. All people celebrate it.

Bonek is supporters of Persebaya. They make a convoy on the road.

Peersebaya has star player, his name is Jackson Trago. Once he made goal by flying kick. Every people cheered it up. I don't forget it because I watched the match with my father at stadium.

By Mr. Mandela

The Mystery of Confuse

Many years ago, we have great story of this country. It was about suffering from occupation by colonial. However, history is sometimes unrealistic. It is because of some influences by those who have power. Then, the consequence, history is sometimes manipulation.

Young generations are little confused about the truth of history. ...

By Mr. Cameron

Music and Memory

Do you know that music can save memory? Yes, music can save memory: sweet memory, bad memory, etc. It is based on my experience. I remember when I was a child, my father played Malaysian song. And now, when I listen to the song, I remember the situation of the moment. I also remember when my mom played a song while cooking and I repaired my toys. Both are proofs that music can save memory.

Mat Sumoto said Human can save memory: sort and long term memory. I believe in it. Music is a media for saving memory in brain.

It is the same as memory; music needs space and time in the practice: space for tones and capacity, and time for movement and memory.

By Mr. Amor

Vocabulary Collection 'Kumpulan kosa kata' (7)

Sulk : ngambek, merajuk, mendongkol
Indeed : memang, sungguh !
Concern : Prihatin, 
undaunted : tak takut/gentar, berani
hereditary : turun-temurun
fondle : memanjakan, menimang
aspire : bercita-cita, menginginkan
outstrip : melebihi, melampaui
the zeal and virtue : semangat dan kebaikan
proselyte : pemeluk agama baru, pengikut baru
Terus terang : frankly, candid, straightforward
including (preposition),
include (Verb)
prihatin concern
absurd : impossible, tak masuk akal
absorb  : menghisap
go through : mengalami
persecute : menyiksa, menganiaya
stronghold : kubu
Seek (Formal) not physical
Search : look for carefully
1) to look somewhere carefully
2) to try to find the answer to a problem
Look for sth/sbd: to try to find something or someone, either because you have lost them or because you need them
Bring implies the conveying of something from a distant place or person to a nearer place or person.
Example: Bring me a drink.
"Carry" implies the conveying of something from one place to another. 
Example: Please carry this to the car.
"Fetch" implies a two-way trip that is to go for something and bring it back. 
Example: Rover, fetch the ball.
"Take" implies motion away from speaker to a person or place. 
Example: Please take me to your leader.
Affect (state)
Influence (process) : having the character, development, or behavior changed by sth/sbd
Discover  -  to find out something existing but not yet known
e.g. Columbus discovered America but he did not explore the new continent
Invent  -  to create or design some thing not existing before
e.g. Edison invented the electric light bulb
fundraiser : penggalangan dana
In the meantime : dalam pada itu
vigilant : waspada
alert : waspada, selalu siap
egregious : oustanding bad, shocking
casts (membuat) doubt
aerial (udara) vehicle
... respectively : berturut-turut
thatched roof : atap dari jerami/daun tebu, dsll
straw : jerami
enact : memerankan
pay heed to : pay attention
skitter : move lightly and quickly or hurriedly
uneven : tak rata
terrain : tanah lapangan, daerah
students have tackled the garbage problem in their hometown : mengerjakn, melakukan
uproar : kegemparan, kegaduhan, huru-hara
thievery : pencurian
prevail : berlaku (kki)
seminal : mempunyai kemungkinan berkembang di masa depan
prolifically : dg banyak hasil
skew (toward) : menyatakan tidak dengan sebenarnya, berbuat curang
epitomize : be a perfect example, melambangkan,
launching a preemptive (lebih dulu) war without the threat of an imminent (dekat, sebentar lagi) attack
vehement : penuh semangat, berapi-api
bystanders : orang yang berdiri dekat, penonton
vicinity  : sekitar, hampiran
caveat : surat protes/keberatan
a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch.
"Just the thing to quench my thirst," quoted the fox. (memuaskan dahaga)
the fox turned up his nose and said, "They're probably sour anyway," and proceeded to walk away.
The tree  gave rest and shelter to hundreds and thousands of travelers
The tree act as a connection point of all towns and villages in the nearby area
trunk : batang pohon
innumerable branches
Those spread the shadow covering a wide space.
They tried to reach a town located at the east of the tree
They were enjoying the soothing cool breeze of the tree
soothing : mengentengkan (pain), menenagkan (nerves), menyejukkan
Since it is not a fruit-bearing tree, the traveller was disappointed
Since: karena
fruit-bearing tree
cursing : mengutuk
It is of no use!
compose : menenangkan
to stay cool : untuk tenang
After walking around for some time, she came to a spring
spring : mata air
a blade of grass : sehelai
While making her way up
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her
nearby tree
She plucked off a leaf
a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it.
A young monkey named Sari

Vocabulary "Kosa Kata" (6)

that teachers are grossly underpaid
grossly : nyata sekali
Aided by smartphone : dibantu oleh
compensation : bayaran, upah
cocktail parties : biasanya pesta ini diadakan waktu sore
Lurk : bersembunyi
to lurk in the dark : mengintai di tempat gelap
explicit : tegas
scrupulous : cermat, seksama
disperse : membubarkan, mengedarkan
inflate : memompa, membubung
parsimonious : terlalu hemat, pelit
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) : Biro Pencatatan Statistik
Bureau : antor
prevails : berlaku
determinations : kebulatan tekad
At first glance, ...
teachers are paid a salary commensurate with their skills
commensurate : sepadan
pool of candidates : kelompok
flaw : cacat
reliance : hal yang menggantungkan nasibnya, kepercayaan
obsolete : usang, kuno
conception : gambaran
corresponding : yg berhubungan dg surat-menyurat, sesuai, cocok
Likewise, ... : Demikian juga
to discern when hiring a new teacher
discern : menilai
aptitude : kecerdasan, ketangkasan
impart information : menyampaikan
tightly : dengan ketat
circumscribe: membatasi
Despite : meskipun
comprise : terdiri atas (v)
tenure : masa jabatan (of office), kedudukan tetap (as professor)
raising the average tenure of teachers.
palm-leaf hats
straw bonnets (bonnet : topi yg biasanya diikat dibawah dagu)
cotton mill : penggilingan kapas
clerical work : pekerjaan juru tulis
retention : ingatan (memory), penyimpanan (of sub), hak tetap memiliki (of property)
divergence : perbedaan
undermines : merusak, meruntuhkan (their authority)
infractions : pelanggaran
forsake : meninggalkan, mengabaikan
confiscate : menyita
cornerstone : batu pertama
rein : mengekang
tangible : nyata
Inevitably : tak dapat diabaikan/diacuhkan
stultify : melemahkan, mematikan semangat
preserve : memelihara (tradisi), mengawetkan (fruits)
The results of recruitment and retention are consistent; low salaries were associated with low-quality teachers.
Opportunities in the job are circumscribed
their opportunities were tightly circumscribed
If I believe they are charging more than they are worth, for a game or a concert or a movie, I simply don’t go.
the difficulty of identifying who will be a good teacher and the reliance on an obsolete conception of the pool of potential teachers.

Vocabulary "Kosa Kata" (5)

whooped : berbatuk-batuk dengan suara keras
hollered : berteriak (halo)
reckless : sembrono
peer at : Look with difficulty or concentration, mengamati
grind : menggiling
sat on edge of their bed
words of remembrance
bring sth about : to cause something to happen
He brought about his company's collapse by his reckless spending.
Distinguish : membedakan, show
He died without a male heir (waris)
intercession : perantaraan
repository : tempat penyimpanan, gudang
defer : menunda
merit : kebaikan, jasa
inflammation : radang, peradangan
sore : sakit
whereupon : lalu, kemudian
staunch (in) : kukuh, setia
modesty : kesederhanaan, kerendahan hati, kesopanan
He is proficient at the Qur’anic readings : pandai, cakap
covenant : perjanjian
covenant  of marriage : akad nikah
perish : binasa, mati, tewas
forges lies
overrun : mengerumuni, mengepung, mengeroyok, menyerbu (country)
confine : mengurung
Treaty : perjanjian, pakta
indict : mendakwa, menuntut
capitulate (to) : menyerah, berkapitulasi
vestiges : bekas, sisa
Rally (kki) : bersatu, berkumpul; (kkt) : mengumpulkan, mengerahkan
thorough : seksama, teliti
thoroughly : sepenuhnya, bukan kepalang
They performed his obsequies : (upacara) pemakaman, penguburan
The whole country was seething with agitation
seething : mendidih (with anger), hiruk pikuk, ramai
agitation : hasutan, gejolak
fraught with : penuh dengan
peril : risiko, bahaya
grit : ketabahan
graft : sogok-menyogok, korupsi
It was battered by economic and social conflict, and was buffeted by a rapid succession of traumas.
battered  : dipukul
buffeted : terserang
succession : rangkaian

Caucus : rapat anggota-anggota partai
perils : risiko, bahaya
austere life : keras, tegang, cermat
propel : mendorong
lust : nafsu, birahi, gairah
pristine : murni, asli
egalitarianism : paham bahwa semua orang sederajat
demoted : menurunkan (derajat); biasanya seabgaii hukuman
pulse : nadi
turbulence : pergolakan, kkerusuhan, kekacauan
to ascend the pulpit (mimbar)
heave : timbul, muncul
convulsively : dengan tegang
palpable : jelas, gamblang
They to take the oath of allegiance to him
oath : sumpah
allegiance : kesetiaan
covenant : perjanjian
clandestine : gelap, tesembunyi
pledge : ikrar
foist : menyelinapkan, menipu, mengibuli
reverie : lamunan, angan-angan
grip my shoulder : memegang

Vocabulary From Freedom Article 'Kosa Kata' (4)

to a/some degree : partly:
To some degree I think that's right, but there are other factors which affect the situation.
Willy-nilly :
If something happens willy-nilly, it happens even if the people who are involved do not want it to happen:
Both sides were drawn, willy-nilly, into the conflict.
without any order:
She threw her clothes willy-nilly into a drawer.
prudent : hati-hati, bijasana
What gives? : 

1. What gives is defined as something you ask when you aren't sure why someone is doing something or acting a certain way.
   An example of when to say "what gives" is when your friend promised you the extra concert ticket but then decided at the last minute to give it to a different friend for no reason.
   

(colloquial) What is wrong? Why is this happening?
Not even thirty minutes after leaving the shower, I start getting itches on my head. What gives?

1. (colloquial, possibly dated) What is happening? What is going on?W
2. hat gives with you and Martha?

It took me years to figure it out
is the absence of coercion : (penggunaan) paksaan/kekerasan
constraints : paksaan, ketidakleluasaan
Go through : If a law, plan, or deal goes through, it is officially accepted or approved:
A council spokeswoman said that the proposals for the new shopping centre were unlikely to go through.
Give out : If a machine or part of your body gives out, it stops working:
At the end of the race his legs gave out and he collapsed on the ground.
Give away : to give something to someone without asking for payment:
The shop is giving away a sample pack to every customer.
Nobody wants this type of heater any more - I can't even give it away!
to tell people something secret, often without intending to:
The party was meant to be a surprise, but Sharon gave it away.
I won't give the game (= the information or plan) away.
to allow an opponent to score a goal or win a game by making a mistake or doing something very badly :
You can't give away goals as easily as we did and win games at this level.
Servitude (N)
the state of being under the control of someone else and of having no freedom:
In the past, the majority of women were consigned to a lifetime of servitude and poverty.
Free beer for you means beer servitude for someone else.
Trade-off/Tradeoff : a balancing of two opposing situations or qualities, both of which are desired:
The tradeoff in a democracy is between individual liberty and an orderly society.
A tradeoff is also a situation in which the achieving of something you want involves the loss of something else which is also desirable, but less so:
They both had successful careers, but the tradeoff was they seldom saw each other.
substantially : pada hakikatnya
Put in :
to say something that adds to or interrupts what is already being said:
[+ speech] "But she's rather inexperienced for the job," put in Jane. 'Tambah Jane'
Cuddle : mengemong
cuddly (adj) : yang menyenangkan untuk disayangi.
Converts and recruits were few and far between : 'perbandingannya jauh / tak sebanding'
leaflets : surat selebaran
Call for sth : to need or deserve a particular action, remark, or quality:
This calls for a celebration!
It's the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration.
He told you that you were an idiot? Well, I don't think that was called for (= I think it was rude and not deserved)!
to demand that something happens:
Members have called for his resignation.

Vocabulary "Kosa Kata" (3)

to stifle this intrusion
stifle a yawn : menahan kantuk
intrusion: gangguan
sheepishly : dengan malu-malu
squeaked: bercicit, mengerik
Meekly : dengan lembut/sabar/taat
Head off : to start a journey or leave a place:
What time are you heading off?
To device a way : merencanakan suatu cara
felt a yawn approaching : menguap
Set sb up: to establish someone or yourself in a business or position:
After he left college, his father set him up in the family business.
She set herself up as an interior designer.
[often passive] informal to trick someone in order to make them do something, or in order to make someone seem guilty of something that they have not done:
They claimed that they weren't selling drugs, but that they'd been set up by the police.
to provide the money that someone needs for an important task or activity that is expected to last a long time:
Winning the lottery has set them up for life.
to provide someone with the energy or health that you need for a particular period of time:
A good breakfast really sets you up for the day.
Purse: dompet, mengerutkan bibir
intervene : turutcampur
patrons : langganan (of a restaurant)
To frequent (v) : sering mengunjungi
ruminated : merenungkan (in the past)
dismissed the absurd notion : membuyarkan dugaan mustahil/tak masuk akal

Sit up : (STAY AWAKE) to stay awake and not go to bed although it is late:
[+ -ing verb] The book was so interesting that I sat up all night reading it.
I'll be late tonight, so don't sit up for (= wait for) me.

Wake up to sth : to start to understand that a situation or problem exists:
Governments are finally waking up to the fact that the environment should be cleaned up.

rope: tali

tangkai : stem

effigy : patung

underworld: The world of criminal/ dunianya penjahat

Go off:
- If a light or a machine goes off, it stops working:
The lights went off in several villages because of the storm.
-If a bomb goes off, it explodes:
The bomb went off at midday.
-If a gun goes off, it fires:
His gun went off accidentally

Alley / alleyways : gang
lane / laneways : a narrow road in rural area

(From) The other day: at a certain time past, not distant, but indefinite; not long ago; recently; rarely, the third day past.

right away/off: Immediately; at once; without delay.

You can bring a friend along

Dia ngambek: he sulked

Please stop by my office next week. / call briefly as a visitor

fervently : dengan penuh semangat

learning objectives : tujuan pembelajaran

perfunctory : acuh tak acuh, asal saja

espionage : pengintaian

to forge a new relationship

forge : menempa

vigorous : giat

Meanwhile : sementara itu

Evict : mengusir

Pervert Islam : merusak/menodai Islam

to go in relentless pursuit of someone
relentless : tapa belas kasihan

intact : utuh

The cookbook cover was frayed
frayed : berjumbai

scratchy : kasar menggatalkan

sips : menyesap, minum sedikit2

revel : engage in lively and noisy festives

trudge :
verb-berjalan dengan susah payah
noun-perjalanan dengan susah payah

furrowed brow : alis berkerut
e.g he trudged along with a furrowed brow

He waves a dismissive hand
melambaikan tangan, tanda sesuatu tidak begitu penting dipertimbangkan

creep : berjalan pelan agar tidak didengar/diketahui

fiddling with a spoon
fiddling : menggesek, annoyingly trivial

dregs : ampas

casts : melempar

agile : cerdas, tangkas
agility : ketangkasan

shimmer : kilau, cahaya gemerlapan

accentuated : menonjolkan

She was gifted beyond most

flashes of light

fiery : berapi-api

rite. : a religious or other solemn ceremony or act

She yanked on the chain with perfectly bridled strength
yank : merenggut
bridle : mengekang

cordially : dengan ramah

Roof ripped from home

feud : perseteruan

flourish : tumbuh, berkembang

lure : pikatan, daya tarik

Octopus leaps out of water

Backflip

Phrasal verb:

up for : available for
snake in/out : berjalan pelan-pelan agar tidak diketahui
tell somebody off : memarahi/mengomeli

vanish : lenyap, menghilang

frigid : dingin sekali

annihilate : membinasakan, membasmi

despise : menganggap hina, menganggap rendah

incite : menghasut

spewed : memuntahkan

probe : pemeriksaan, penyelidikan

descendants : keturunan, anak cucu

espionage : pengintaian

Spanning a period from 2006 until December 2014

grappled : bergelut

inundated with warnings related to the US ‘War on Terror
inundated : membanjiri, menggenangi

satellite interception ?

profile : describe in a short article

humdrum : monotonous, membosankan

signal jamming ?
jamming : penyumbatan

the relationship between A and B has frayed
frayed: become worn at edge

financial woes
woe: great sorrow, distress, trouble

breach : menerobos (v), pelanggaran (n)

Paid Leave?

raucous applause
raucous : loud noise

A quickly pounced with heated condemnations of B
pounced : diterkam, disambar

albeit predictable
albeit : sekalipun, walaupun = though

thwart : menghalangi, merintangi, menggagalkan

loom : appear as a vague form, terbayang

sway hearts
sway : mengguncang

roiled : mengganggu

construe : interpret in a particular way

draw a line in the sand:
~ to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble.
~ to say that a particular idea or activity will not be supported or accepted

disposal - dispose
-dispose of = get rid of
-overcome (a rival or threat)

adamant and consistent
adamant : tak mau berubah, tak mau menyerah

forthright, candid, frank : jujur, terus terang, blak-blakan

conciliatory - conciliate : placet someone, pacify ; mendamaikan

he started his second stint as Prime Minister in 2004
stint : tugas

conflate (with) : combine into one

exacerbate : memperburuk

ascertain : memastikan

remarks (noun) : komen

after the votes are cast
cast : membuat, memberikan
casting : pemilihan pemain

irreparable.: tak dapat diperbaiki

get over : recover (from an unpleasant experience), overcome (a difficulty)

Back out : Tidak jadi
e.g
Dicky: You said, you want to join us. Come on?
Agung: Sorry, I back out.

countryside : daerah pedalaman

shovel : sekop, sodok

Shrug : mengangkat bahu (ekspresi)

smirk : tersenyum dibuat-buat
giggle : terkikih-kikih

Start (sth) off : to begin by doing something, or to make something begin by doing something

You should nickname me
nickname (Verb)

You slam the door
slam : membanting

tipping point
-the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change.
e.g.
"Brooding about this needless death, I reached the internal tipping point , where my guilt started to outweigh my pleasure."

gist : intisari

infiltrate : merembes, masu ke (e.g wilayah musuh)

sculpture : seni pahat

screech : menciut-ciut (suara)

mosquito net : kelambu

grazing : mengembalakan
goat: kambing
sheep : domba

the only girl I’ve ever known who could rival her charm, intellect and beauty is her mom
rival : menyaingi
charm : pesona, daya tarik

"Whatever it takes" means do what you can to get something done.
e.g He will do whatever it takes to support his family

picturesque : indah (seperti dalam lukisan), visually attractive

coastline : garis pantai

conifer-coated mountains

imposing : mengesankan

coincidence, or fate, or sheer blind luck

propensity for (kecenderungan) + Ving

but it isn't clear why they were granted freedom when many others had not been so lucky
granted

the course of hours
course : rangkaian

handcuffed : borgol (n/v)

electrocuted : membunuh dg listrik

blindfold : menutup mata dengan kain

About another month went by : kira2 sebulan berlalu

captors : penahan, penangkap

Tertiary : ketiga

Vocabulary 'Kosa Kata' (2)

slander : memfitnah

clarity : kejelasan

.... thereof : dari padanya

shiver : menggigil (verb)

praise : memuji

extol : memuji dengan sangat

reinstated : mengembalikan ke posisi semula

fume: menggerutu

hiss: mendesis tak sepakat atau menejek/mencemooh

indiscriminately : secara tidak pandang bulu

mercilessly : tanpa ampun

mercilessly : dg tanpa ampun

pseudonym : nama samaran

qualms : rasa cemas

unveil : menyingkap

disclose : menyingkap

at will : semaunya, sesukanya

the guise of : samaran, kedok

assorted poems

assorted : bermacam-macam, campuran

Descriptive

his teeth were a terrible mess: overlapping, crooked and protruding like fangs

He is adamant

adamant : tetap tidak mau berubah, tak mau menyerah

unencumbered : tak terbebani

gag : lelucon

Fathom : understand something after much thought [usually with negative]

Dust pervaded the dim room

the end of his nose

Pammel : baku hantam

dodge : mengelak, menghindar

comatose : pingsan, tidak sadarkan diri

bounces (back): terpelanting, mental

chivalrous : sangat sopan (terhadap perempuan)


overriding : menolak (karena hal lain lebih penting)


unbuckle seat belt


rowdy: gaduh


keys in the ignition

ignition : tempat kontak/starter (motor/mobil)


dispatch : memberangkatkan


to raise cain : ribut tak karuan/marah sekali

e.g my parents as well as the other kids parents raised cain over it


wrecking the bus

wreck : merusak


nerve pills


act up : behave badly


nag : mengomel


Perbedaan "Give up" dan "Give in"


dalam bahasa Indonesia mungkin sama artinya, yakni menyerah atau berhenti.


Give up: (biasanya diikuti V-ing)

1) berhenti mencoba melakukan sesuatu

e.g

-When nightfall came, we gave up looking for the lost dog.

-I’ve given up trying to reason with you.


2) berhenti melakukan sesuatu

-He gave up basketball in order to focus on his musical career.

-He gave up singing


Give in: berhenti melawan sesuatu (Biasanya diikuti preposition to)

-Kids must try hard to resist giving in to peer pressure.

-The authorities refused to give in to the hostage takers’ demands.

-Kids have learned if they nag enough for long enough, parents will give in.


resemble (menyerupai; transitive verb)


pointers : Petunjuk

e.g I will give you pointers and ideas about which issues you should be considering


you need facilities for dropping off and picking up children.

dropping off : antar

picking up : jemput


supervision : pengawasan

We need supervision at all times for the kids


staff and superiors

pegawai dan atasan


Apart from ... A ... ..., ... B

e.g Apart from keeping things in perspective and developing a long-term vision, there are things you can do


To factor something in/out : memasukkan/mengeluarkan sesuatu (include/exclude something as a relevant)


He is feeling a financial pinch


top-notch service

notch : derajat


layoff : pemberhentian (sementara)

e.g there have been layoffs due to lack of work


dismal : muram, sedih

dismal future : masa depan yang malang


detrimental to : mengganggu

e.g Lack of excercise can be detrimental to one's health

kurang latihan dapat mengganggu kesehatan seseorang


infect : menulari, menjangkiti, mempengaruhi


to boost staff morale

morale : moril, semangat juang


curfew : jam malam


curfew : jam malam


I moved around discreetly

discreetly : dg hati-hati agar tidak mengganggu


axis : poros, sendi


warrant : menjamin


unfathomable : tak dapat diduga

instigate : menghasut

showdown : bentrokan, pertikaian

opaque material : benda tak tembus cahaya

Lethal weapon : senjata mematikan

reverently : dengan penuh hormat

offerings : sesaji

the water cascading

cascading : mengalir/berpancaran ke bawah


dusk : petang, menjelang malam, waktu samar-samar

Vocabulary 'Kosa Kata' (1)

Phrasal verb: patch up wounded hand (menambal luka)
Board: naik, e.g She boarded school bus
puts a damper on = mengurangi
e.g
1) The death of the leader put a damper on all social activities
Kematian pemimpin itu mengurangi semua kegiatan sosial
2) it puts a damper on the kind of creative solutions
(hal) itu mengurangi solusi yang kreatif
Genus (Singular) -------- Genera (Plural)
edible (dapat dimakan)
bait (umpan)
Subtlety = Seluk-beluk
Talk about personal etiquette or hygiene
hygiene: kesehatan
Fed up: kesal

~I'm fed up with my job.

~He got fed up with all the travelling he had to do.


crime and poor education both cluster around low-income, high-poverty neighborhoods, etc.

Cluster around: berkerumun disekitaran (tekstual)

ada bersama (kontekstual)


In teaching English students should not learn to translate, but develop a ´feeling´ for English.


As to : berkenaan dengan

I can’t answer questions as to how much money my brother is being paid


help alleviate burden

alleviate : mengurangi, meringankan


Many men rushed impetuously

impetuously: dengan tidak sabar


He sat astride his motorcycle

Ia duduk mengangkang diatas sepeda motornya.


brandish a knife

brandish a sword

~Mengacungkan pedang


Hitchhike : Membonceng, minta nunutan

He stopped and gave a lift to hitchhiker


grovel: Merendahkan diri, menyembah-nyembah


an amicable divorce: sebuah perpisahan dg baik-baik


He spoke in stilted English : Dia berbicara dengan bahasa Inggris yang kaku


inflate ballon/tire : memompa

deflate : mengempeskan


Good character emanates from the heart

emanate: keluar


tune out : stop paying attention/tidak memperhatikan lagi


recess : istirahat (antara jam pelajaran)


chore : pekerjaan, tugas


admonish : menegur, memperingatkan


before you broach the topic

broach : memulai pembicaraan


candid : terus terang


desert : treacherously abandon


estranged : mengasingkan


inadvertently : dengan tak hati-hati

deliberate : dengan sengaja


these feelings stifle

stifle : mencekik


weed : menyiangi


virtue : high moral standard, kebajikan

virtually : hampir


Adjective

The trip cost a total of £250, insurance included.


Verb

The bill includes tax and service.

Tax and service are included in the bill.


Preposition

Eight people, including two children, were injured in the explosion. Including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, I've got a week off work.


Adverb

There's no coffee - would you like a cup of tea instead?


Preposition

You can go instead of me, if you want.

Instead of complaining, why don't we try to change things?


Verb:

diverge (intransitive): berbeda

cover (transitive) : meliputi/mencakup


Notably : khususnya


farther (Adverb/adjective) : lebih jauh

further, comparative of far


disseminate knowledge

disseminate (menyebar)


If we revisit .. ...

revisit : meninjau kembali (consider again)


recur : terjadi kembali


He is somewhat of a coward

somewhat : agak


adversity: difficulty, misfortune, kemalangan


resilient : ulet/tabah


to bolster a person's resilience

bolster : menyokong, mendukung

sustain : menahan, menopang, enyokong


they don't conform with society’s expectations

conform : menyesuaikan diri


hardiness : ketabahan hati, daya tahan


invulnerable : kebal

mental toughness

tough : keras


What a coincidence. kebetulan


explicate : menjelaskan secara lengkap (analyse and develop in detail)


void : kekosongan, kehampaan


reminisce : mengenangkan


instill : menanamkan (gradually but firmly established in someone's mind)

in unison : serentak

FORMAL GREETINGS

Berikut beberapa ungkapan yang biasa digunakan untuk menyapa seseorang di lingkungan resmi:

English	Bahasa Indonesia
Hello. Hello. Hello, how are you? Hello, I’m fine. What about you? Hello, how are you today? Hello, I’m fine. And you? Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too. How do you do? How do you do? Good morning. Good morning Sir. Good morning Madam. Good afternoon. Good evening.	Halo. Halo. Halo, bagaimana kabar anda? Halo, baik. Bagaimana dengan anda? Halo, bagaimana kabar anda hari ini? Halo, baik. Anda? Senang berjumpa dengan anda? Senang berjumpa dengan anda juga. Senang berjumpa dengan anda. Senang berjumpa dengan anda juga. Selamat pagi. Selamat pagi, Pak. Selamat pagi, Bu. Selamat siang/sore. Selamat petang/malam.

Happiness

Fina has an older brother and two younger sisters. She lives with her parents, her brother and her sisters in an ordinary but a wonderful house near her campus. She studies at Sidney University, Creative Writing Program. She is in second semester now.

Her youngest sister is 3 years old now. She likes eating banana. Fina loves her so much. She always accompanies her before going and after back from campus. She always read a story before she goes to bed and feeds her.

Her mother's proud of her. She is a kind girl. She was the best student when she studied in Senior High School. She is so great.

Last week when she was sitting under the mango tree, her classmate came over her, "Hi, what are doing here?"

"Nothing. I am doing nothing. You look so beautiful."

"Oh, I am flattered. Thank you."

"Fina, You look happy everyday, all the time. You are so lucky?"

"What? Why did you say so?"

"You know, I am a daughter of a rich parent. We have more than enough money, but we don't have what you have."

"You mean ... happiness?"

"Yeah."

Fina looked at the emptiness, let the air come over her and touched her face. "I don't think so, Eveline. All of us have our own problem."

"It's different. I don't know who is my dad and who is my mum."

"You don't live with them?"

"We live together, but ..." she cried

Sunset in St. Tropez

A: Where did you go last holiday?
B: I went to France. I enjoyed the sunset scenery in St. Tropes.
A: Wow…!! That’s a great vacation.
B: Yeah. Of course. Will you go there for the next holiday?
A: Could you tell me a little about that great tourist destination?
B: St. Tropez is a stunning beach, a relaxed atmosphere and offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for travelers. You can enjoy a glass of sparkling champagne in the late afternoon on the boulevard while watching the sun go down. In summer St. Tropez is a hot spot for trendy visitors and parties last until the morning hours every night.
A: wow.. That sounds nice. I am sure it will be so great if I go there with my girl. What about the accommodation there?
B: don’t worry about that. There are several great hotels to stay. But I recommend you De la Pinede hotel. This is one of the most glamorous hotels in St. Tropez, if not in the world. Located on the outskirts of town, the Pineade has some of the best dining, service, and wine list in St. Tropez. Peaceful and tranquil, the environment creates a real life oasis.
The rooms are tastefully done, and most have a terrace with a view of the sea and the private beach.
Other hotels are Pastis Hotel St Tropez, Hotel Byblos Saint Tropez, Chateau De La Messardiere, but I suggest you the first one. That's the most recommended one.
A: How much does it cost?
B: I think it's cheap, only 1,694.57 USD a night. This price includes complimentary breakfast and lunch for 2 persons without drinks. Bedroom  with twin bed, Air conditioning, Mini bar, Private safe, flat screen TV, Complimentary Wifi access, luxurious bathroom with hairdryer and balcony overlooking the hotel court side.
A: What about the food?
B: The local cuisine is a mixture of Italian, Spanish and French. And you know, it’s the world's most highly rated cuisine. Pasta, seafood and fresh fish are featured in many local dishes.

Role Play: Invitation

Read also Cartoon English

A: I thought you might like to come to my home this evening. We have dinner together.
B: Wooow ... I'd be delighted to come.
A: Actually I need your hand to be a proof reader of my book.
B: What time should I come?
A: What about 7 pm?
B: I'd love to, but I am afraid I would be late. I have something to do until 6:30, what about 7:30?
A: No problem.

(B forgot to come. They met again in the morning)

B: Hi, .... Sorry last night I forgot to come to your home?
A: it's okay. No problem.  (Leaving)
C: He looks angry with you?
B: No. He is my close friend.
C: But you’ll break up your friendship.
B: No. He made many mistakes to me, but I always understand him. He is a human being, me too.
C: You shouldn't think so. You may not claim everybody will be okay with your attitude.
B: It's me.
C: You are a hypocrite.
B: No, I am not. A Friend must always forgive. No mistake in friendship.
C: That's your opinion. Your friend may not think so.

Another expression:
I thought you might like to
I was wondering if you would like to 
We would like to invite you to 
Perhaps you would like to 
There’s a really nice place just a few minutes from here.
Why not 
What about V+ing
Fancy going for 

Everything is Possible

Everybody
What does life mean to you?
What is a life?
Do you think life is a competition?
Are you the ones are playing the game?
Or you are just watching someone else playing the game?

Everybody,
If you are just watching them,
And you are just commenting about their performances until the game ends?
Will you win the game?
No
You are just sitting and doing nothing
You are just complaining

Then,
You hope life will be greater, will be better than today
Is it possible if you’re just sitting and doing nothing?
No

Everybody,
If you are the ones playing the game?
You are on the game
Who is your opponent?
Is your opponent greater than you? stronger than you?
Then you wanna give up?
Because you’re worried to be defeated

Everybody,
Your opponents feel the same as you
Your opponents think that you are so great, you are so strong
They think so

Then,
If so,
Are you dare to say,
“I am so great. I am sure I will win the game. I can because I will.
Everything is possible for me.”
Are you dare?
Let’s keep go on, Guys
Because life is so wonderful
And tomorrow will be more wonderful
Because you will
And you will win

Everybody,
What you need to do just say, “Thank you Allah for the most wonderful life today.
I’ll make tomorrow be more wonderful than today.”  
God has given you the life, then make it be more wonderful

Vocabulary on Dialogue

A: How do you do, Sir?
B: How do you do, Sir?
A: I am Michael. I am from Scotland. I am a new student here.
B: Wow...!! Great. So you speak English?
A: Of course.
B: I am Burman. I am a second year student here. What are you studying here?
A: I am studying Indonesian culture.
B: What make you interested to study about Indonesian culture?
A: Mmm... It's been a long ago, about two years ago, I read an article on Indonesian blogger. He wrote about a custom in a small village located in Java island. That village is in east Java. I forget the name of that village, but that was really interesting. He told that when someone in that village build a house, he doesn't need much money for that because his neighbor will help him to buy some materials, and he may return it when his neighbor builds a house for them or for their children. So it was an ongoing cooperation, right? It's really interesting for me. They are so cooperative. And I thought that there are many other wonderful customs in this country.
B: Then you came here and meet me now. Glad to meet you, Michael.
A: Glad to meet you too, Burman.
B: You know, we have so many local languages. My mother tongue is Javanese, but I can speak Sundanese, Madura, Balinese, Bahasa Indonesia, and English.
A: You are a polyglot. I only speak English and Bahasa Indonesia, but haven't perfect yet

Poem Home

It's my home
for me it's not only a house  
It's my home
I am the only one
have right to rule it

Who are you?
you are just a guest

don't come into my bedroom
don't come into my kitchen
don't come into my bathroom
don't come into the shed of my house
don't come into my living room
but stand up there on the terrace
waiting me allow you to come in

I am a king
the king of my home
I keep the peace
always
and never stop

You now...?!!

Everythings at Home

Bedroom
Bathroom
Living room
Kitchen
Shed
Hall
Porch
larder
Terrace
Balcony
Utility room
Changing dress room
Yard
Garden

Remote control
plug-in-and-power-point
Power point
plug
television
armchair
chair
table
dining table
door
door handle
doormat
napkin
wardrobe
bed
bedside table
mirror
carpet
curtain
drawer
cupboard
towel
bookshelf
vase

Things Around Us

English

Bahasa indonesia

The yard is covered with spreading pebbles and sand. There is a little dust. The grasshopper is playing on the grass The mud splash over my dress She puts some stones behind                     the bathroom He built a house with cement and       limestone Throw the rubbish away or put in the rubbish bin The leaves fell down from the tree The branches of the tree are shaking Several roots of the tree appear on the surface The seeds grow up He sleeps like a log Hammer the nail into a piece of wood He is our Landlord She is her landlady He is painting the wall Put the broom in the corner I wanna sweep the floor The roof is so high,                                    I can't reach it Please close the door It's hot. Open the window and the curtain The door is locked. Where's the key? Insert the key into the keyhole I can't open the door. The hinge doesn’t work. Roll the doorknob to open it Padlock the gate. Roll down the door lever Lock the door with the bolt or the latch Hang on your cloth on the hanger He brings all his clothes, includes blouse,    T-shirt, jacket, short, trousers, etc. Your trousers are too loose for you, use belt to fit it There are so many thorns here. Wear your shoes or your sandals. It's hot. Wear your hat Tonight is so cold. Cover your child with a blanket Where's my towel. I wanna take a bath. Clean your foot on the doormat before getting in the room Take the broom and sweep the floor Spread out carpet It's my bed. Where is the cover? I need a thread and a needle to sew my torn cloth Switch on the lamp. It's bright. Hang on you wet cloth on that wire Plug in the electrical plug into the socket. This vase is suitable for that flower Use the bucket if you wanna wash your bicycle, or use the sink Turn around the tap/faucet to get water out The pipe is blocked. The water doesn't run out I wanna take a bath. Where is my soap, my toothpaste, my toothbrush, and my shampoo? My back is itchy. Would you scratch it, Brother? Put the soap in the soap dish Shave your beard with a razor

Halaman dipenuhi kerikil dan pasir yang berserakan Ada sedikit debu Belalang sedang bermain di rumput Lumpur menciprat ke pakaianku Dia meletakkan beberapa batu di belakang kamar mandi Dia membangun sebuah rumah dengan semen dan kapur Buang sampahnya atau letakkan di tempat sampah Daunnya jatuh dari pohon Cabang pohon bergoyang Beberapa akar pohon muncul di   permukaan Bibitnya tumbuh Dia tidur nyenyak sekali Hamer pakunya pada sepotong kayu Dia bapak kos kami Dia ibu kos kami Dia sedang mengecat dinding Letakkan sapunya di pojok Saya mau menyapu lantai Atapnya sangat tinggi, saya tidak bisa menjangkau Tutup pintunya Panas. Buka jendela dan kelambunya Pintunya terkunci. Dimana kuncinya? Asukkan kuncinya ke dalam lubang kunci Saya tidak bisa membuka pintu. Engselnya rusak. Putar gagang pintunya untuk membukanya Gembok gerbangnya Putar ke bawah daun pintunya Kunci pintunya pake engselnya Gantung pakaiannya di gantungannya Dia membawa semua pakaiannya, hem, kaos, jaket, celana pendek, celana panjang, dll. Celana panjangmu terlalu longgar, pake sabuk agar pas Ada banyak duri di sini. Pakai sepatu atau sandalmu Panas. Pakai topimu. Malam ini begitu dingin. Selimuti anakmu dengan selimut Dimana handukku? Aku mau mandi. Bersihkan kakimu di keset sebelum masuk kamar Ambil sapunya dan sapu lantainya Membentangkan karpet Ini kasurku. Dimana spreinya? Saya butuh benang dan jarum untuk menjahit pakaian yang sobek. Nyalakan lampunya. Sudah terang. Gantung pakaian basahmu di kawat Pasang stekernya padastop kontak Vas ini cocok dengan bunga itu Gunakan ember jika mau mencuci sepeda, atau gunakan bak Putar krannya agar airnya keluar Pipanya tersumbat. Airnya tidak keluar. Saya mau mandi. Dimana sabunku, pasta gigiku, sikat gigiku, dan shampoku? Punggungku gatal. Maukah  kamu menggaruknya, Brother? Letakkan sabunnya di tempatnya Cukur jenggotmu dengan pencukur

Read: English Dialogue about Science

Ordering and Offering

Let's go now.
Hurry up, let’s go..!!
Please listen to me. It’s very important.

You should help me.
Could you make me some tea?
Can you come here please?
Will you shut the door please?
Would you wait here until the doctor is ready for you?
Would you mind possibly moving your car? It's parked right in front of mine.
I was hoping you could spare me a few minutes this morning.
Do you think you could do this photocopying for me?
If you have a couple of minutes spare, the office needs tidying up.
I'd like you to file this correspondence for me.
I want you to finish this by tomorrow

Waiter: Good evening, Can I help you?
Haidar: Good evening. Yes, I'd like to have some dinner.
Waiter: Would you like a starter?
Haidar: Yes, I'd like a bread, please.
Waiter: And what would you like for a main course?
Haidar: I'd like a fried rice.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Haidar: Yes, I'd like a glass of juice, please.
Finish having dinner.
Waiter: Can I bring you anything else?
Haidar: No thank you. Just the bill.
Waiter: Certainly

Your room is so dirty. You want your friend to clean it.
The leaves spread over the yard. Have your friend sweep it.
The dust’s flying over, blown by the wind. Get your friend to close the window.
Your room is so messy. Make your friend Tidy it up.
Your house is colorless. You want it to be colorful. Have your friend Paint the wall.
You are so tired because was working for the long day. You want to relax while watching TV. Get your friend to turn on the TV
The yard is always dirty because of the falling leaves. You have an idea to cut all the trees around your house. Make your friend do it.
You want to be the richest one in this world. Have your friends pray for you.
You see your friend having dress. He may want to go somewhere. You want to join him. You want him to give you a ride.
You are so hungry. Have your friend cook the rice or Boil an egg or fry a chicken
You feel your back so numb. Get your friend message you.

Introducing Poem

Good morning, Mr. Morning
Good morning, Miss Wind
How do you do, The World
Nice to see you, Brother sky

Hello the world...!!
Listen to me ..!!
I am here, introducing me
Want you to know me
My name is Mr. Late
but I'm never late
I will always come in the early moment

How's life, guys?
How are things?
You alright?
Where is the crescent I saw last night?
Where is the moon?

Good morning, The day
How's life been treating you?

The world, I will never say, "Good evening or good night", "Good afternoon is repeated."
It's me

Learn Grammar and Gain More Vocabulary Through The Text

English

Bahasa Indonesia

Mr. Browniese family is a big family. They live in a small village. Their house is very big, a luxurious one, the biggest one in that village. Mr. Browniese is a successful farmer with 12 sons, 5 daughters, and one wife. He is well known as a very wise man. He is very generous. Last month I was there. Mr. Browniese held an event. He held a competition for children in that village. He gave free  food to all people who came there, included me. sI have gone there twice. Last month was the second time. I will go there again next month. Mr. Browniese invited me last week, he sent me an invitation letter. He wanted me to come there again next month. He said he will held a big event.

Keluarga Pak Browniese adalah keluarga besar. Mereka tinggal di desa kecil. Rumah mereka sangat besar, sebuah rumah yang mewah, yang paling besar di desa itu. Mr. browniese adalah seorang petani sukses dengan 12 anak laki-laki, 5 anak perempuan, dan satu istri. Dia dikenal sebagai orang bijak. Dia sangat dermawan. Bulan lalu saya di sana. Mr. browniese mengadakan sebuah acara. Dia mengadakan kompetisi untuk anak-anak di desa itu. Dia memberi makan gratis semua orang yang datang ke sana, termasuk saya. Saya sudah pergi ke sana dua kali. Bulan lalu merupakan yang kedua kalinya. Saya akan pergi ke sana lagi bulan depan. Mr. browniese mengundangku minggu lalu, dia mengirimi ku sebuah surat undangan. Dia ingin saya datang ke sana lagi bulan depan. Dia bilang dia akan mengadakan acara besar.