Suggesting Times
Di akhir lesson ini, kamu bisa:
- Mengusulkan waktu pertemuan dengan beberapa pola yang sopan.
- Menanyakan apakah seseorang luang pada hari/jam tertentu.
- Menawarkan alternatif waktu saat menyusun jadwal.
Penjelasan (ID)
Saat mengatur jadwal rapat atau janji temu, kita perlu mengusulkan waktu dengan sopan dan menanyakan kesediaan lawan bicara. Ada empat pola utama yang sangat sering dipakai di tempat kerja.
1. Menanyakan kesediaan: Are you free on...?
Pakai untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang luang pada hari/waktu tertentu.
| Pola | Contoh |
|---|---|
| Are you free on + hari? | Are you free on Monday? |
| Are you free in the + bagian hari? | Are you free in the morning? |
| Are you free at + jam? | Are you free at 2 p.m.? |
2. Memberi saran: How about...?
How about dipakai untuk menawarkan ide. Setelahnya bisa diikuti kata benda waktu atau kata kerja + -ing.
- How about Tuesday? (kata benda)
- How about meeting at noon? (kata kerja + -ing)
3. Mengajak: Shall we...?
Shall we adalah ajakan sopan. Selalu diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar (tanpa to).
- Shall we meet at 3?
- Shall we start at nine?
4. Mengecek kecocokan: Does ... work for you?
Tanyakan apakah usulanmu cocok untuk lawan bicara.
- Does Wednesday work for you?
- Would 4 p.m. work for you?
Tip: Pakai on untuk hari (on Friday), at untuk jam (at 3), dan in the untuk bagian hari (in the afternoon).
Examples (English)
"Are you free on Thursday morning to discuss the budget?" "How about meeting at 11 instead?" "Shall we meet at 3 in the meeting room?" "I have a free slot at 10. Does that work for you?"
Kosakata
| English | Arti (ID) | Contoh |
|---|---|---|
| Are you free on...? (phrase) | Apakah kamu luang pada...? | Are you free on Tuesday morning? |
| How about...? (phrase) | Bagaimana kalau...? | How about Thursday afternoon? |
| Shall we meet at...? (phrase) | Mari kita bertemu pukul...? | Shall we meet at 3? |
| Does ... work for you? (phrase) | Apakah ... cocok untukmu? | Does 10 a.m. work for you? |
| available (adj) //əˈveɪləbl// | tersedia / luang | I'm available after lunch. |
| to suit (verb) //suːt// | cocok / sesuai | Friday would suit me better. |
| appointment (noun) //əˈpɔɪntmənt// | janji temu | Let's set up an appointment for next week. |
| slot (noun) //slɒt// | slot waktu kosong | I have a free slot at 11. |
Dialogue
Setting up a meeting
Hi Tom, are you free on Wednesday to review the report?
Wednesday is a bit busy. How about Thursday?
Thursday works for me. Shall we meet at 10?
Could we make it 11? I have a slot then.
Sure, 11 a.m. works. See you Thursday!
Latihan
Cek Pemahaman
1. Which preposition fits? 'Are you free ___ Monday?'
2. Complete: 'Shall we ___ at 3?'
3. Which is correct after 'How about'?
4. How do you ask if 10 a.m. is suitable?
Lengkapi kalimatnya
Flashcards
Are you free on...?
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Ringkasan
- Tanya kesediaan: Are you free on/at/in the...?
- Beri saran: How about + kata benda / verb -ing.
- Ajak sopan: Shall we + kata kerja dasar.
- Cek kecocokan: Does ... work for you?
- Ingat preposisi: on (hari), at (jam), in the (bagian hari).