Mr.D English Course

   Materi: Recount Text 1. Definition / Pengertian English: A recount text is a text that retells past events or experiences. The purpose is to inform or to entertain the reader. Indonesia: Recount text adalah teks yang menceritakan kembali peristiwa atau pengalaman yang sudah terjadi di masa lampau. Tujuannya adalah untuk memberi informasi atau menghibur pembaca. 2. Generic Structure / Struktur Teks Orientation / Orientasi English: Introduces who, where, and when the events happened. Indonesia: Mengenalkan siapa, di mana, dan kapan peristiwa itu terjadi. Events / Peristiwa English: The sequence of events written chronologically. Indonesia: Urutan peristiwa yang diceritakan secara kronologis. Re-orientation (optional) / Penutup (opsional) English: A conclusion or personal comment about the events. Indonesia: Kesimpulan atau komentar pribadi di akhir cerita. 3. Language Features / Ciri Kebahasaan English: Use of Past Te...

  📘 Materi: Some & Any, Somebody & Anybody, Something & Anything 1. Penggunaan (Usage) Some Dipakai dalam kalimat positif . Digunakan untuk jumlah yang tidak pasti (some = beberapa / sedikit). 👉 I have some friends. (Saya punya beberapa teman.) 👉 She bought some apples. (Dia membeli beberapa apel.) Any Dipakai dalam kalimat negatif dan pertanyaan . Artinya: sama seperti “some” tapi digunakan di konteks berbeda. 👉 I don’t have any money. (Saya tidak punya uang.) 👉 Do you have any questions? (Apakah kamu punya pertanyaan?) Somebody Digunakan dalam kalimat positif . Artinya: seseorang (tidak jelas siapa). 👉 Somebody is knocking at the door. (Ada seseorang mengetuk pintu.) Anybody Digunakan dalam kalimat negatif dan pertanyaan . Artinya: siapa saja / tidak ada seorang pun (tergantung konteks). 👉 I didn’t see anybody at the park. (Saya tidak melihat seorang pun di taman.) 👉 Did anybody call me? * (Apakah ada se...

  📘 Materi: Used to & Never Used to 1. Pengertian (Meaning) English Used to is an expression that shows an action, habit, or situation that was true in the past but is no longer true now. Never used to shows that something never happened or was never true in the past. Bahasa Indonesia Used to adalah ungkapan yang menunjukkan kebiasaan, kegiatan, atau situasi yang dulu benar terjadi di masa lampau, tetapi sekarang sudah tidak lagi. Never used to menunjukkan sesuatu yang tidak pernah terjadi atau tidak pernah benar di masa lalu. 2. Rumus (Formula) Affirmative (Positif) S + used to + V1 👉 Example: I used to play football every weekend. (Saya dulu biasa bermain sepak bola setiap akhir pekan.) Negative (Negatif) S + didn’t + use to + V1 👉 Example: She didn’t use to like coffee. (Dia dulu tidak suka kopi.) Question (Tanya) Did + S + use to + V1 ? 👉 Example: Did you use to live in Jakarta? (Apakah kamu dulu tinggal di Jakarta?)...

  What is a Descriptive Text? Definition: A descriptive text is a text that describes a particular person, place, animal, or thing in detail. Purpose: To give information and describe the characteristics of the subject so the reader can imagine it clearly. Generic Structure: Identification → Introduces the object/person/animal being described. Description → Describes the characteristics, parts, qualities, or behavior. Language Features: Simple Present Tense (e.g., The bekantan lives in… ) Adjectives to describe (e.g., long nose, reddish-brown fur ) Relating verbs (e.g., is, has, belongs to ) Technical terms related to the topic (e.g., endangered, mangrove forest ) Specific noun (e.g., the bekantan , not monkey ) 3. Example of Descriptive Text Title: The Bekantan, Indonesia’s Unique Monkey Identification: The bekantan, also known as the proboscis monkey, is a rare primate that can only be found in some parts of Indonesia, especially o...

  📘 Materi: Reported Speech 1. Pengertian Reported Speech adalah cara melaporkan ucapan orang lain tanpa mengutip langsung (tidak memakai tanda kutip). Direct Speech (kalimat langsung): She said, “I am hungry.” Reported Speech (kalimat tidak langsung): She said that she was hungry. 2. Perubahan Penting dalam Reported Speech a. Changes of Tense (Perubahan Waktu) Jika reporting verb (said, told, asked) menggunakan past tense , maka tense di dalam kalimat biasanya berubah satu tingkat ke belakang . Direct Speech Reported Speech Simple Present → Past “I eat rice.” → He said that he ate rice. Present Continuous → Past Continuous “I am eating.” → She said she was eating. Present Perfect → Past Perfect “I have finished.” → He said he had finished. Simple Past → Past Perfect “I went to Bali.” → She said she had gone to Bali. Will → Would “I will call you.” → He said he would call me. Can → Could “I can swim.” → She said she could swim. May → Might “I may come.” → He sai...

   Important Expressions & Vocabulary for Receptionists 1. Greeting & Welcoming “Good morning/afternoon/evening, welcome to [Hotel Name].” “How may I help you today?” “Do you have a reservation with us?” “It’s a pleasure to have you here.” Vocabulary: guest, lobby, reception desk, reservation, booking, confirmation 2. Check-in Process “May I have your ID/passport, please?” “Could you please fill in this registration form?” “How many nights will you be staying?” “Would you prefer a smoking or non-smoking room?” “Here is your room key/card. Your room number is …” “The elevators are located to your right/left.” Vocabulary: check-in, registration form, key card, double room, twin room, suite, deposit 3. Providing Information “Breakfast is served from … to … in the restaurant.” “The gym/swimming pool is open from … to …” “You can dial ‘0’ to reach the front desk at any time.” “If you need a taxi, we can arrange one for ...

  📘 English for Hotel Receptionist Competency: Siswa mampu menggunakan bahasa Inggris untuk melayani tamu di hotel, mulai dari greeting, check-in, handling complaints, giving information, hingga check-out dengan sopan, profesional, dan natural. 1. Role of a Hotel Receptionist A receptionist is the first impression of the hotel. They must be: Friendly and polite Clear and professional in communication Good at problem-solving Able to handle stress calmly Well-informed about hotel facilities and local attractions Key Responsibilities: Greeting guests warmly Handling reservations and check-in/check-out Providing information about hotel services/facilities Managing complaints politely Answering phone calls and emails professionally 2. Useful Expressions for Receptionists a) Greeting & Welcoming “Good morning/afternoon, welcome to [Hotel Name]. How may I help you?” “Do you have a reservation with us?” “Could I have your ID/passport...

  📘  Materi: Simple Past Tense & Question Words (5W + 1H) Kalimat Nominal Simple Past Tense ✅ Pengertian: Kalimat nominal adalah kalimat tanpa kata kerja (verb) , biasanya menggunakan "to be" yaitu: was (untuk I, he, she, it) were (untuk you, we, they) 🔹 Rumus Kalimat Nominal Past Tense: 1. Positive (+): S + was/were + Complement Contoh: I was happy yesterday. They were at school last Monday. 2. Negative (-): S + was/were + not + Complement Contoh: He was not tired. We were not late. 3. Interrogative (?): Was/Were + S + Complement? Contoh: Was she at home last night? Were you sick yesterday? 🔸 Contoh Kalimat Nominal Lainnya: Jenis Kalimat Contoh Positive The weather was cold. Negative It was not expensive. Question Was the test difficult? 🔵  A. Simple Past Tense 1. Pengertian: Simple Past Tense digunakan untuk menyatakan kejadian di masa lalu , yang sudah selesai dilakukan. 2. Rumus: ✅ (+) Posit...