1. Starting a Conversation (Memulai Percakapan)
Greetings (Salam)
“Hello! How are you today?”
“Hi there! What’s new with you?”
“Good morning/afternoon/evening! How have you been?”
Introducing Yourself (Memperkenalkan Diri)
“My name is [Your Name]. I’m from [Your Country/City].”
“Hi, I’m [Your Name]. I work as a [Your Job]. What about you?”
Ice Breakers (Pecah Es)
“Did you watch the game last night?”
“Have you read any good books lately?”
“What do you think about [current event/topic]?”
Memulai Percakapan
A: Hello! How are you today?
B: Hi there! I’m doing well, thanks! What’s new with you?
A: Good morning! Not much, just started a new project at work. How have you been?
B: I’ve been great! By the way, my name is Sarah. I’m from Jakarta. What about you?
A: Nice to meet you, Sarah! I’m John, and I work as a graphic designer.
B: Did you watch the game last night?
A: Yes, I did! It was an exciting match!
2. Continuing a Conversation (Melanjutkan Percakapan)
Asking Questions (Menanyakan Pertanyaan)
“What do you like to do in your free time?”
“How do you feel about [topic]?”
“Can you tell me more about your job/hobby?”
Sharing Opinions (Berbagi Pendapat)
“I think that’s really interesting because…”
“In my opinion, [your opinion]. What do you think?”
“I agree with you, especially when you said…”
Building on the Conversation (Membangun Percakapan)
“That reminds me of…”
“Speaking of that, have you ever…?”
“That’s a great point! Also…”
Melanjutkan Percakapan
B: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I enjoy painting and hiking. How about you?
B: I love reading and cooking. Can you tell me more about your painting?
A: Sure! I usually paint landscapes. I think that’s really interesting because it allows me to express my feelings.
B: In my opinion, art is a great way to convey emotions. What do you think?
A: I agree with you, especially when you said it helps in self-expression. That reminds me, have you ever tried painting?
3. Ending a Conversation (Mengakhiri Percakapan)
Wrapping Up (Menutup Percakapan)
“It was great talking to you!”
“I really enjoyed our conversation.”
“I have to go now, but let’s catch up again soon!”
Making Plans (Membuat Rencana)
“Would you like to meet up again next week?”
“Let’s exchange numbers and keep in touch!”
“How about we grab coffee sometime?”
Goodbyes (Ucap Selamat Tinggal)
“Take care and have a great day!”
“Goodbye! See you soon!”
“It was nice meeting you. Bye!”
Tips for Effective Conversations
Listen Actively: Show interest in what the other person is saying.
Use Open-Ended Questions: Encourage more detailed responses.
Be Mindful of Body Language: Maintain eye contact and use appropriate gestures.
Mengakhiri Percakapan
B: It was great talking to you, John!
A: I really enjoyed our conversation too, Sarah.
B: I have to go now, but let’s catch up again soon!
A: Absolutely! Would you like to meet up again next week?
B: That sounds great! Let’s exchange numbers and keep in touch!
A: Perfect! Take care and have a great day!
B: Goodbye! See you soon!
A: It was nice meeting you. Bye!
4. Agreeing (Setuju)
Pengertian: Setuju adalah ketika seseorang sependapat dengan pendapat atau pernyataan orang lain. Menunjukkan bahwa Anda mendukung atau sepakat dengan ide yang diungkapkan.
Ungkapan Setuju:
- I agree with you. (Saya setuju dengan Anda.)
- That’s true. (Itu benar.)
- I completely agree. (Saya sepenuhnya setuju.)
- Absolutely! (Tentu saja!)
- I think you’re right. (Saya rasa Anda benar.)
- I couldn’t agree more. (Saya tidak bisa lebih setuju lagi.)
- Exactly! (Tepat sekali!)
- That makes sense. (Itu masuk akal.)
- I share your opinion. (Saya sependapat dengan Anda.)
- You’re absolutely right. (Anda benar sekali.)
Contoh Situasi Setuju:
- A: I think we should start the project next week.
- B: I completely agree! That would give us enough time to prepare.
5. Disagreeing (Tidak Setuju)
Pengertian: Tidak setuju adalah ketika seseorang tidak sependapat dengan pendapat atau pernyataan orang lain. Menunjukkan bahwa Anda memiliki pandangan yang berbeda.
Ungkapan Tidak Setuju:
- I disagree with you. (Saya tidak setuju dengan Anda.)
- I see your point, but… (Saya mengerti maksud Anda, tetapi…)
- I’m not sure about that. (Saya tidak yakin tentang itu.)
- That’s not how I see it. (Itu bukan cara saya melihatnya.)
- I have a different opinion. (Saya memiliki pendapat yang berbeda.)
- I understand, but… (Saya mengerti, tetapi…)
- I can’t agree with that. (Saya tidak bisa setuju dengan itu.)
- That may be true, but… (Itu mungkin benar, tetapi…)
- I think there’s another side to this. (Saya rasa ada sisi lain dari ini.)
- While I respect your opinion, I disagree. (Sementara saya menghormati pendapat Anda, saya tidak setuju.)
Contoh Situasi Tidak Setuju:
- C: I believe that all social media is harmful.
- D: I see your point, but I think it can also connect people in meaningful ways.
Tips untuk Setuju dan Tidak Setuju dengan Sopan
- Gunakan Bahasa yang Sopan: Selalu gunakan ungkapan yang sopan dan menghormati pendapat orang lain.
- Berikan Alasan: Ketika tidak setuju, berikan alasan yang jelas untuk mendukung pandangan Anda.
- Dengarkan dengan Aktif: Tunjukkan bahwa Anda mendengarkan dan memahami pendapat orang lain, meskipun Anda tidak setuju.
- Hindari Konfrontasi: Cobalah untuk tetap tenang dan tidak emosional saat mendiskusikan perbedaan pendapat.
