Indonesian · A2 · Unit 18
A friend with a problem
Teman yang punya masalah
By the end you can
- Listen to a problem and give advice
- Say how you feel about a situation
- Understand a letter asking for advice
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ada apa? | what's wrong? | Kamu kelihatan sedih. Ada apa? |
| saya mengerti | I understand (everyday: aku ngerti) | Saya mengerti perasaanmu. |
| pasti berat | that must be hard | Wah, itu pasti berat. |
| jangan khawatir | don't worry | Jangan khawatir, semuanya akan baik-baik saja. |
| pasti ada jalan keluar | it'll work out (literally: there's surely a way out) | Pasti ada jalan keluar, kok. |
| bicara dengan | talk to | Kamu harus bicara dengan atasanmu. |
| jaga diri | take care of yourself | Jaga diri baik-baik, ya. |
| kabari saya | let me know, keep me posted | Kabari saya kalau perlu sesuatu. |
| saya dengarkan | I'm listening | Cerita saja, saya dengarkan. |
| dukungan | support | Terima kasih atas dukunganmu. |
| curhat | pour your heart out, confide (everyday) | Dia curhat soal pekerjaannya. |
| sabar, ya | hang in there, be patient | Sabar, ya. Nanti pasti lebih baik. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- Itu pasti .
- Coba .
- Kabari saya kalau .
Then talk it through
A friend tells you they're unhappy at work and asks what to do. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.