Bagi yang ingin punya skill listening yang bagus dalam bidang bahasa inggris cobalah tips berikut:
- Sering dengarkan lagu - lagu yang berbahasa inggris
- Sering lihat film - film berbahasa inggris
- Kurangi pemakaian headset dalam belajar listening
- Coba tulis apa yang anda dengar
- Ulangi terus menerus
Terimakasih
Selasa, 26 Mei 2009
Senin, 23 Maret 2009
Speaking
Beginner Dialogues - Introducing Yourself
Introductions
1. Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?
2. Janet.
1. Where are you from Janet?
2. I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?
1. I'm from Madrid.
2. Are you American?
1. Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?
2. Yes I am.
Key Vocabulary
My name is...
What's (is) your name ...
Where are you from?
I'm from... Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)
Hello and Goodbye - Three Short Conversations
Hello
1. Hello, Peter. How are you?
2. Fine, thanks. How are you?
1. I'm fine, thank you.
Goodbye
1. Goodbye, Janet. See you tomorrow!
2. Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.
1. Thanks, you too!
2. Thanks.
Key Vocabulary
Hello... How are you?
I'm fine, - OK, - well, thank you
Goodbye, - bye bye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice evening, - day
Introductions
1. Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?
2. Janet.
1. Where are you from Janet?
2. I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?
1. I'm from Madrid.
2. Are you American?
1. Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?
2. Yes I am.
Key Vocabulary
My name is...
What's (is) your name ...
Where are you from?
I'm from... Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)
Hello and Goodbye - Three Short Conversations
Hello
1. Hello, Peter. How are you?
2. Fine, thanks. How are you?
1. I'm fine, thank you.
Goodbye
1. Goodbye, Janet. See you tomorrow!
2. Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.
1. Thanks, you too!
2. Thanks.
Key Vocabulary
Hello... How are you?
I'm fine, - OK, - well, thank you
Goodbye, - bye bye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice evening, - day
Rabu, 04 Maret 2009
Better English speaking skills
Improving your English speaking skills will help you communicate more easily and effectively. But how do you become a more confident English speaker?
Practise where you can, when you can. Any practice is good - whether you speak to someone who is a native English speaker or not.
It's important to build your confidence. If possible, use simple English sentence structure that you know is correct, so that you can concentrate on getting your message across.
Try to experiment with the English you know. Use words and phrases you know in new situations. Native English speakers are more likely to correct you if you use the wrong word than if you use the wrong grammar. Experimenting with vocabulary is a really good way of getting feedback.
Try to respond to what people say to you. You can often get clues to what people think by looking at their body language. Respond to them in a natural way.
Try NOT to translate into and from your own language. This takes too much time and will make you more hesitant.
If you forget a word, do what native English speakers do all the time, and say things that 'fill' the conversation. This is better than keeping completely silent. Try using um, or er, if you forget the word.
Don't speak too fast! It's important to use a natural rhythm when speaking English, but if you speak too fast it will be difficult for people to understand you.
Try to relax when you speak - you'll find your mouth does most of the pronunciation work for you. When you speak English at normal speed, you'll discover that many of the pronunciation skills, such as linking between words, will happen automatically.
Remember, when speaking English…
Try to become less hesitant and more confident.
Don't be shy to speak - the more you do it, the more confident you'll become.
Remember to be polite - use "please" and "thank you" if you ask someone to do something fo
ing for you
Practise where you can, when you can. Any practice is good - whether you speak to someone who is a native English speaker or not.
It's important to build your confidence. If possible, use simple English sentence structure that you know is correct, so that you can concentrate on getting your message across.
Try to experiment with the English you know. Use words and phrases you know in new situations. Native English speakers are more likely to correct you if you use the wrong word than if you use the wrong grammar. Experimenting with vocabulary is a really good way of getting feedback.
Try to respond to what people say to you. You can often get clues to what people think by looking at their body language. Respond to them in a natural way.
Try NOT to translate into and from your own language. This takes too much time and will make you more hesitant.
If you forget a word, do what native English speakers do all the time, and say things that 'fill' the conversation. This is better than keeping completely silent. Try using um, or er, if you forget the word.
Don't speak too fast! It's important to use a natural rhythm when speaking English, but if you speak too fast it will be difficult for people to understand you.
Try to relax when you speak - you'll find your mouth does most of the pronunciation work for you. When you speak English at normal speed, you'll discover that many of the pronunciation skills, such as linking between words, will happen automatically.
Remember, when speaking English…
Try to become less hesitant and more confident.
Don't be shy to speak - the more you do it, the more confident you'll become.
Remember to be polite - use "please" and "thank you" if you ask someone to do something fo
ing for you
Sabtu, 21 Februari 2009
8 Famous IELTS Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
I cannot stress this enough – the success in IELTS test largely depends on students' ability to follow the instructions. It sounds ridiculously simple, and yet it is a common mistake to underestimate the importance of following the instructions precisely. So here is a list of 8 most famous IELTS pitfalls that cost test takers precious points.
1. More is less. A very common mistake is to answer in more words than instructed. If the task says "Not more than 3 words", answering in 4 or more words will definitely cost marks.
2. Less is less. The length of a written task is crucial. When instructions mention a minimal number of words (250 for essay, 150 for report or letter), it means that any work shorter than required will be penalized.
3. Longer essay doesn't mean better mark. Another common misconception is that longer essays score better in IELTS. Not only is this a myth, but also a dangerous one. Writing a long essay can indirectly cost marks, because the chances of making mistakes increase with the number of words and sentences.
4. Changing the subject is unacceptable. Every so often a student is asked to write on topic, that he doesn't understand. To avoid the disaster of missing a whole task they decide to write on a slightly – or entirely - different topic. The sad fact is that no matter how beautiful the submitted work is, the wrong topic means zero score. Another similar pitfall is to omit parts of the given topic or ignore the guidelines in your work. Every point the topic refers to needs to be covered because the examiners will be actually counting them.
5. Good memory can get you in trouble. Having seen that the topics sometimes repeat, "smart" students with good memory decide to memorize essays. This is a terrible mistake to make because the examiners are trained to look for memorized essays and have firm instructions to disqualify such works on the spot.
6. Accent is not important. Pronunciation is.! IELTS, being a test for non-native English speakers can't penalize people for having an accent. The problem here is that not everyone knows the difference between speaking with an accent and mispronouncing the words. No matter how strong of an accent a person has, the words are to be pronounced correctly or it will cost marks.
7. It is not the ideas that are important, but the way they are described in. Many students think that expressing the wrong ideas (whether it is in essay, letter or discussion) can harm their score. The truth is that no idea can be wrong and the ideas are not important on their own, it is the way they are expressed in that important.
8. Connective words: the more is not always the better. Smart students know that one of the essay marking criteria are coherence and cohesion, and what better way is there to demonstrate cohesion than to use lots of connective words, right? Wrong. Overuse of connective words is a know problem, which is easily recognized and penalized by the examiners.
And in conclusion, a word of advice: to stay out of trouble, it is equally important to be aware of the pitfalls and to practice enough before the exam. Being familiar with the structure and the procedure of the test will build up confidence and that will reflect in your score.
1. More is less. A very common mistake is to answer in more words than instructed. If the task says "Not more than 3 words", answering in 4 or more words will definitely cost marks.
2. Less is less. The length of a written task is crucial. When instructions mention a minimal number of words (250 for essay, 150 for report or letter), it means that any work shorter than required will be penalized.
3. Longer essay doesn't mean better mark. Another common misconception is that longer essays score better in IELTS. Not only is this a myth, but also a dangerous one. Writing a long essay can indirectly cost marks, because the chances of making mistakes increase with the number of words and sentences.
4. Changing the subject is unacceptable. Every so often a student is asked to write on topic, that he doesn't understand. To avoid the disaster of missing a whole task they decide to write on a slightly – or entirely - different topic. The sad fact is that no matter how beautiful the submitted work is, the wrong topic means zero score. Another similar pitfall is to omit parts of the given topic or ignore the guidelines in your work. Every point the topic refers to needs to be covered because the examiners will be actually counting them.
5. Good memory can get you in trouble. Having seen that the topics sometimes repeat, "smart" students with good memory decide to memorize essays. This is a terrible mistake to make because the examiners are trained to look for memorized essays and have firm instructions to disqualify such works on the spot.
6. Accent is not important. Pronunciation is.! IELTS, being a test for non-native English speakers can't penalize people for having an accent. The problem here is that not everyone knows the difference between speaking with an accent and mispronouncing the words. No matter how strong of an accent a person has, the words are to be pronounced correctly or it will cost marks.
7. It is not the ideas that are important, but the way they are described in. Many students think that expressing the wrong ideas (whether it is in essay, letter or discussion) can harm their score. The truth is that no idea can be wrong and the ideas are not important on their own, it is the way they are expressed in that important.
8. Connective words: the more is not always the better. Smart students know that one of the essay marking criteria are coherence and cohesion, and what better way is there to demonstrate cohesion than to use lots of connective words, right? Wrong. Overuse of connective words is a know problem, which is easily recognized and penalized by the examiners.
And in conclusion, a word of advice: to stay out of trouble, it is equally important to be aware of the pitfalls and to practice enough before the exam. Being familiar with the structure and the procedure of the test will build up confidence and that will reflect in your score.
Senin, 09 Februari 2009
Workshop Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris dan Pekan Budaya Jepang
Invitation for All
WAKTU DAN TEMPAT
a. Bunkasai
Hari, tanggal : Minggu, 22 Februari 2009
Waktu : Jam 08.00 s/d selesai
Acara : Pekan Budaya Jepang dan perlombaan kompetensi bahasa Jepang
Tempat : Lingkungan kampus Unipdu
b. Workshop
Hari, tanggal : Senin, 2 Maret 2009
Waktu : Jam 08.00 s/d selesai
Acara : English Training Workshop
Tempat : Audittorium Kampus Utama, Unipdu
E. PESERTA KEGIATAN
• Workshop diikuti oleh perwakilan dari Guru tingkat SMA sederajat serta pondok pesantren yang ada sekolah formalnya se-Kabupaten Jombang.
• Adapun data SMA, pondok pesantren sekabupaten jombang sebagaimana terlampir
• Bunkasai diikuti oleh perwakilan dari SMA dari kabupaten Jombang, Nganjuk, dan Kediri
• Adapun data SMA yang mempunyai program bahasa jepang di kabupaten Jombang, dan Kediri sebagaimana terlampir
F. NARASUMBER
Adapun narasumber dan fasilitator dalam kegiatan ini adalah:
a. Mr. SUE RODGER (ELT Materials and Training Coordinator)
b. Afifa Zulfikar, SS. M. Sc (Pembantu Dekan III FBS)
G. MEKANISME PELAKSANAAN
Workshop
Adapun mekanisme penyampaian dalam English Training Workshop ini adalah:
• Presentasi
• Tanya Jawab/Dialog
Bunkasai
1. Pelaksanaan lomba:
• Rodoku (membaca)
• Kakitori (menulis)
• Soudou (kaligrafi)
• Cerdas cermat
• Memasak
2. Pameran Bunkasai
3. Informasi beasiswa dari Konjen Jepang dan pemutaran film Jepang.
H. AGENDA KEGIATAN
WAKTU AGENDA ACARA KETERANGAN
Minggu,
22 Februari 2009 Bunkasai dan Lomba
07.00─07.30 Persiapan Panitia
07.30─08.00 Daftar Ulang Peserta
08.00─09.00 Pembukaan All
09.00─10.45 Pengarahan dari Konjen Peserta
10.45─13.00 Kakitori (Dikte) Peserta
Shoudou (Kaligrafi) Peserta
Masak Peserta
Rodoku (Membaca) Peserta
13.00─13.30 I s t I r a h a t All
13.30─16.00 Cerdas Cermat Peserta
16.00─16.30 B R E A K All
16.30─17.00 Penutupan dan Penyerahan Hadiah All
17.00─selesai Nonton bersama All
Senin,
2 Maret 2009 Workshop
07.00─08.00 Persiapan Panitia
08.00─08.30 Cheking peserta Panitia
08.30─09.30 Opening Ceremony ALL
09.30─11.45 Session I Peserta
11.45─12.15 B R E A K ALL
12.15─15.30 Session II Peserta
15.30 C L O S I N G ALL
Sekretariat Panitia: BEM FBS UNIPDU Peterongan Jombang 61481
Contact Person:Ach Ghozali. Hs 085645430497
Agus M Herlambang 081359960974
Adib Masruhi 08563447613
WAKTU DAN TEMPAT
a. Bunkasai
Hari, tanggal : Minggu, 22 Februari 2009
Waktu : Jam 08.00 s/d selesai
Acara : Pekan Budaya Jepang dan perlombaan kompetensi bahasa Jepang
Tempat : Lingkungan kampus Unipdu
b. Workshop
Hari, tanggal : Senin, 2 Maret 2009
Waktu : Jam 08.00 s/d selesai
Acara : English Training Workshop
Tempat : Audittorium Kampus Utama, Unipdu
E. PESERTA KEGIATAN
• Workshop diikuti oleh perwakilan dari Guru tingkat SMA sederajat serta pondok pesantren yang ada sekolah formalnya se-Kabupaten Jombang.
• Adapun data SMA, pondok pesantren sekabupaten jombang sebagaimana terlampir
• Bunkasai diikuti oleh perwakilan dari SMA dari kabupaten Jombang, Nganjuk, dan Kediri
• Adapun data SMA yang mempunyai program bahasa jepang di kabupaten Jombang, dan Kediri sebagaimana terlampir
F. NARASUMBER
Adapun narasumber dan fasilitator dalam kegiatan ini adalah:
a. Mr. SUE RODGER (ELT Materials and Training Coordinator)
b. Afifa Zulfikar, SS. M. Sc (Pembantu Dekan III FBS)
G. MEKANISME PELAKSANAAN
Workshop
Adapun mekanisme penyampaian dalam English Training Workshop ini adalah:
• Presentasi
• Tanya Jawab/Dialog
Bunkasai
1. Pelaksanaan lomba:
• Rodoku (membaca)
• Kakitori (menulis)
• Soudou (kaligrafi)
• Cerdas cermat
• Memasak
2. Pameran Bunkasai
3. Informasi beasiswa dari Konjen Jepang dan pemutaran film Jepang.
H. AGENDA KEGIATAN
WAKTU AGENDA ACARA KETERANGAN
Minggu,
22 Februari 2009 Bunkasai dan Lomba
07.00─07.30 Persiapan Panitia
07.30─08.00 Daftar Ulang Peserta
08.00─09.00 Pembukaan All
09.00─10.45 Pengarahan dari Konjen Peserta
10.45─13.00 Kakitori (Dikte) Peserta
Shoudou (Kaligrafi) Peserta
Masak Peserta
Rodoku (Membaca) Peserta
13.00─13.30 I s t I r a h a t All
13.30─16.00 Cerdas Cermat Peserta
16.00─16.30 B R E A K All
16.30─17.00 Penutupan dan Penyerahan Hadiah All
17.00─selesai Nonton bersama All
Senin,
2 Maret 2009 Workshop
07.00─08.00 Persiapan Panitia
08.00─08.30 Cheking peserta Panitia
08.30─09.30 Opening Ceremony ALL
09.30─11.45 Session I Peserta
11.45─12.15 B R E A K ALL
12.15─15.30 Session II Peserta
15.30 C L O S I N G ALL
Sekretariat Panitia: BEM FBS UNIPDU Peterongan Jombang 61481
Contact Person:Ach Ghozali. Hs 085645430497
Agus M Herlambang 081359960974
Adib Masruhi 08563447613
Senin, 02 Februari 2009
Beasiswa Fullbright
FULBRIGHT MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education
in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:
1. a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
2. leadership qualities
3. a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
4. demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
5. a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
6. a minimum TOEFL score of 550
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
1. Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
2. Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
3. One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
4. Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
5. Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
APPLICATION FORM
http://www.aminef.or.id/file/fulbright/2009%20FULBRIGHT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.doc
DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
More information visit:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-fulbrightma
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education
in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:
1. a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
2. leadership qualities
3. a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
4. demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
5. a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
6. a minimum TOEFL score of 550
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
1. Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
2. Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
3. One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
4. Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
5. Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
APPLICATION FORM
http://www.aminef.or.id/file/fulbright/2009%20FULBRIGHT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.doc
DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
More information visit:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-fulbrightma
Jumat, 23 Januari 2009
PROGRAM BEASISWA S2 & S3 LUAR NEGERI DEPKOMINFO TAHUN 2009
Departemen Komunikasi dan Informatika pada Tahun 2009 kembali membuka kesempatan dan menyediakan beasiswa pendidikan S2 dan S3 di luar negeri bagi PNS di lingkungan lembaga pemerintah, karyawan/karyawati di lembaga pendidikandan industri teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK), serta masyarakat umum.
Persyaratan :
1. Lulusan sarjana S1 untuk pendidikan S2 dan lulusan Sarjana S2
untuk pendidikan S3.
2. Memiliki IPK minimal 2,75 (dari skala 4)
3. Memiliki nilai Institutional TOEFL (ITP) minimal 550 atau IELTS minimal 6.5
4. Memiliki nilai Tes Potensi Akademik (TPA) minimal 550
5. Mendapat rekomendasi dari pejabat yang berwenang
6. Diutamakan :
a. Memiliki pengalaman kerja minimal 2 tahun
b. Berusia maksimal 35 tahun untuk pendidikan S2 dan 40 tahun untuk
pendidikan S3.
c. Belum memiliki gelar dan tidak sedang menerima beasiswa lain dan/atau sedang mengikuti program pendidikan S2 (bagi pelamar program S2) atau S3 (bagi pelamar program S3)
7. Pendaftaran dan penyerahan berkas lamaran beasiswa paling lambat tanggal
18 Februari 2009.
Kunjungi websitenya di:
http://www.depkominfo.go.id/program/beasiswa-s2-s3-luar-negeri-depkominfo-2009/
Departemen Komunikasi dan Informatika pada Tahun 2009 kembali membuka kesempatan dan menyediakan beasiswa pendidikan S2 dan S3 di luar negeri bagi PNS di lingkungan lembaga pemerintah, karyawan/karyawati di lembaga pendidikandan industri teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK), serta masyarakat umum.
Persyaratan :
1. Lulusan sarjana S1 untuk pendidikan S2 dan lulusan Sarjana S2
untuk pendidikan S3.
2. Memiliki IPK minimal 2,75 (dari skala 4)
3. Memiliki nilai Institutional TOEFL (ITP) minimal 550 atau IELTS minimal 6.5
4. Memiliki nilai Tes Potensi Akademik (TPA) minimal 550
5. Mendapat rekomendasi dari pejabat yang berwenang
6. Diutamakan :
a. Memiliki pengalaman kerja minimal 2 tahun
b. Berusia maksimal 35 tahun untuk pendidikan S2 dan 40 tahun untuk
pendidikan S3.
c. Belum memiliki gelar dan tidak sedang menerima beasiswa lain dan/atau sedang mengikuti program pendidikan S2 (bagi pelamar program S2) atau S3 (bagi pelamar program S3)
7. Pendaftaran dan penyerahan berkas lamaran beasiswa paling lambat tanggal
18 Februari 2009.
Kunjungi websitenya di:
http://www.depkominfo.go.id/program/beasiswa-s2-s3-luar-negeri-depkominfo-2009/
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