PERCAKAPAN BAHASA INGGRIS

ANDRENS

Asking and giving help

Jhono is visiting his classmate Jheny. At this time, Jessica is in the backyard of her house.
Jhono : Hi, Jhen.
Jheny : Hi, Jhon.
Jhono : what are you doing?
Jheny : well. I’m planting a rose now. Can you help me get the flower pot over here, please?
Jhono : yes, of course.
Jhono takes the flower pot and gives it to Jheny.
Jhono : here you are.
Jheny : thank you, Jhono.
Jhono : you’re welcome. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all yours?
Jheny : yes. My mother bought them for me.
Jhono : oh, I see. By the way, would you like me to water the flowers?
Jheny : 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.


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