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CHAPATER ONE
THE MODAL VERB EXPRESSION

Daily expression adalah ekspresi yang sering dikeluarkan atau perkataan yang diucapkan
oleh orang dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Berikut ini adalah kumpulan kata-kata dari
daily expression yang diucapkan dalam bahasa Inggris dan diterjemahkan ke dalam
bahasa Indonesia: 1. i didn't mean too! : Saya tidak sengaja!
Expression (kata benda) : ekspresi, ungkapan, ucapan, tutur perkataan, tanda, ujaran,
pernyataan, rona, perasaan, lambang

A. What are modal verbs?

1. Modal verbs and their meaning
Modals (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliaries) are
special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal
verbs like "work, play, visit..." They give additional information about the
function of the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of
communicative functions.
Here are some characteristics of modal verbs:
 They never change their form. You can't add "ed", "ing"...
 They are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)
 They are used to indicate modality allow speakers to express certainty,
possibility, willingness, obligation, necessity, ability
2. List of modal verbs
Here is a list of modal verbs:
can-could, may-might, will-would, shall-should, must-had to, etc
The verbs or expressions dare, ought to, had better, be neccassary to, be able to and need to
behave like modal auxiliaries to a large extent and my be added to the above list
3. Use of modal verbs:
Modal verbs are used to express functions such as:
1. Express Ability 9. Asking for and Giving advice
2. Asking For And Giving Permission 10. Making and responding to suggestions
3. Making Offers 11. Expressing Thanks and Gratitude
4. Making an Appointment 12. Expressing Your Opinion
5. Making Invitations 13. Expressing Regret
6. Preferences 14. Apologizing
7. Talking about likes and dislikes 15. Making and responding to a request
8. Expressing Prohibition

Examples of modal verbs

Here is a list of modals with examples:

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 Modal Verb Expressing Example
Strong You must stop when the traffic lights turn red.
must logical conclusion/
He must be very tired. He's been working all day long.
Certainty
must not prohibition You must not smoke in the hospital.
can ability I can swim.
Can I use your phone, please?
permission
Can I please use your phone?
permission Could I use your phone please?
possibility Smoking could cause cancer.
ability in the past When I was younger I could run fast please.
could
Excuse me, could I please just say something?
polite permission
Excuse me, could I just say something please?
Possibility (prediction) It could rain tomorrow!
May I use your phone please?
permission
may May I please use your phone?
possibility, probability It may rain tomorrow!
might polite permission Might I suggest an idea?
possibility, probability I might go on holiday to Australia next year.
lack of necessity/ I need not buy tomatoes. There are plenty of tomatoes in
need not
absence of obligation the fridge.
I should / ought to see a doctor. I have a terrible
50 % obligation
headache.
should/
advice You should / ought to revise your lessons
ought to
He should / ought to be very tired. He's been working
logical conclusion
all day long.
Advice You 'd better revise your lessons
had better Preference /
I had better drink tea to milk
likes and dislikes

* Remember
Modal verbs are followed by an “infinitive” without "to", also called the bare infinitive.
Examples:
 You must to stop when the traffic lights turn red.
 You should to see to the doctor.
 There are a lot of tomatoes in the fridge. You need not buy any.

B. Modal Verb (Expression) Tutorial

Review and study them as many times as you want.

1. Express Ability

To express that someone has the power or skill to do something, can and be able to are used.
Examples:
I can't help you. I am busy.
I'm unable to help you.
When I was young I was able to earn my living pretty well; I could work hard. Now I can't. I'm
too old.
I can stand on my head for five minutes.
Can you speak Arabic?
Yes, I can.
To Expressing ability in :
1. the present:
Express ability in the present as follows:
I can speak good English.
I can't stand on my head.
2. the past

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 Express ability in the past as follows:
I was unable to visit him.
I couldn't eat at all when I was ill.
3. the future
Express ability in the future as follows
I will be able to buy a house when I get a good job.
The teacher can assist you after class if you have any questions.
Things to remember:
I can make you smile
Can is always followed by an infinitive without "to."
Examples:
I can ride my bike and I can drive a car, but I can't drive a lorry.
Can in the past is was able to or could
Examples:
When I was young I was able to earn my living pretty well. Now I can't; I'm too old.
I couldn't hear what he was saying.
Can in the future is will be able.
Example:
When I finish my studies, I will be able to find a job.

2. Asking For And Giving Permission

When you ask for permission to use something that belongs to someone else you have to do your
best to be polite. It is desirable to use the word "please."
Giving PermissionRefusing to give permission
Asking for Permission:
(Acceptance)
Can … (could) I go out, please? Please?  Yes, please No, please don’t.
May …(might) I open the window, please? Please do, I’m sorry, but that’s not
Will you let me I open the window, please?  Sure, go possible.
Will you let me to open the window, please? ahead, I'm afraid, but you can't.
Would you let me I open the window, Please?  Sure,
Please, can I have a look at your photo album?  No problem,
Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish?  Please feel
Do you mind if I smoke? free.
Would you mind if I asked you something?
Is it okay if I sit here?
Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile
Phone?
Example Dialogue:
Liza, eight years old, is asking her mother for permission to use the computer...
Liza : Please mum, can I use the computer?
Her mother : No, dear you can't. It's time to go to bed. (Refusl)
Liza : May I read a story before I sleep?
Her mother : Sure! But try to sleep early. (Acceptance)
Liza : Thanks a lot mummy.

3. Making Offers

a) How to make offers in English?

It is common that English speakers make offers in conversations in order to be polite and
helpful. When they do so they use these expressions:
Can I… "please."?
Shall I… "please."?
Would you like to… ?
How about if I...?
English learner must be able to make offers as well as accept or reject them. The following are
useful expressions to do so.

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b) Making offers:
can help you "please."?
I
shall get you some fruits"please."
would you like a glass of water?
How about some pizza?
Examples:
"Can I help you "please."?"
"Shall I open the window for you please?"
"Would you like another cup of coffee?"
"Would you like me to clean the board?"
"How about a juice? "
Remember:
Shall, can and will are followed by the verb without to.
Example:
"Can I help you?"
"Shall I bring you the mobile phone?
Shall is more formal than can.
Would you like… is followed either by a noun, or by the verb with to.
Example:
"Would you like to some tea ?"
"Would you like to drink some coffee?
c) Responding to offers
Accepting Declining/ refuse
Yes please. I'd like to. It's OK, I can do it myself.
That would be very kind of you. Don't worry, I'll do it.
Yes please, that would be lovely. No, thanks
Yes please, I'd love too. No, thank you
If you wouldn't mind.
If you could.
Thank you, that would be great.

Examples:
Question Accepting Declining (Refusing)
"Can I help you please?" Sure, "Do you know where the "No thanks, I'm just having a
post office is?" look." (With a shop assistant)
"Shall I please help you with "Yes, please. That would be "No thanks." Or, "No thank you."
your maths problem?" very nice of you."
"Would you like a cup of tea?"
"Would you like another piece of "Yes please, that would be
cake?" nice."
"Yes please, I'd love one."
"Would you like me to do the the "If you wouldn't mind." "It's OK, I can do it."
ironing for you?" "If you could." "Don't worry, I'll do it."
"I'll do the washing, if you like." "Thank you, that would be great."

4. Making an Appointment

Being able to make and cancel an appointment is an important skill in English. You need to be
able to:
1. make an appointment,
2. respond to an appointment and
3. cancel an appointment.
Here are some expressions you can use to do this concisely and clearly.
1. Asking to meet:
Are you available on….... / next...?
Examples:
free on ... / next...?
Can we meet on ... / next ...? "Are you available on the 17th?"
would next ... be ok? "Can we meet on the 16th?"

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 What about next ... ? "How does the 3rd sound to you?"
Is next ... ok? "Are you free next week?"
"Would Friday suit you?"
"Is next Tuesday convenient for you?"
"What about sometime next week?"
2. Responding to an appointment:
Yes, next Tuesday is fine free on... /
next...?
on the 16th would be fine.
.......... suits me
would be perfect.
I'm afraid I can't on ....
I'm sorry I won't be able to... on ...
What about next ... ?
really don't think I can on ... Examples:
"Yes, Monday is fine."
"Monday suits me."
"Thursday would be perfect."
"I'm afraid I can't on the 3rd. What about the 6th?"
"I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it on Monday. Could we meet on Tuesday instead?"
"Ah, Wednesday is going to be a little difficult. I'd much prefer Friday, if that's alright with
you."
"I really don't think I can on the 17th. Can we meet up on the 19th?
3. Cancelling an appointment
You can cancel an appointment as follows
 Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen business, I will be unable to keep our
appointment for tomorrow afternoon.
 Would it be possible to arrange another time later in the week?
 I’m afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on Wednesday, as something unexpected
has come up.
 You know we were going to meet next Friday? Well, I'm very sorry, but something
urgent has come up.
 I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to meet you after all. Can we fix another time?

5. Making Invitaion

Do you know how to invite someone to your house for dinner or to go to the movies?
What do you say in English when someone invites you?
Here are some common expressions you can use when making or responding to invitations
a) Inviting:
 Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
 Would you like to go to the theater tomorrow?
 Would you be interested in going to the the stadium next Sunday?
 How do you fancy going to the the restaurant for dinner?
 How about going to the movies?
 Care to come over for lunch?
 I was just wondering if you would like to come over for a drink.
 We'd be delighted to have you over for my birthday party.
 How about if……
b) Accepting invitations:
 Sure. What time?
 I'd love to, thanks.
 That's very kind of you, thanks.
 That sounds lovely, thank you.
 What a great idea, thank you.
 Sure. When should I be there?
c) Declining invitations:

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 I can't. I have to work.
This evening is no good. I have an appointment.
I'm busy tomorrow. Can I take a rain check* on that?
That's very kind of you, but actually I'm doing something else this afternoon.
Well, I'd love to, but I'm already going out to the restaurant.
I'm really sorry, but I've got something else on.
I really don't think I can - I'm supposed to be doing something else.
(*rain check: used to tell someone that you cannot accept invitations now, but would like to
do so at a later time)
Dialogue Example:
Mike and Ann are in a wedding party:
Mike : Do you want to dance?
Ann : No thanks. I'm a bit tired right now
Mike : How about having a drink?
Ann : Sure, I'd love too!

6. Talking Abaout Preferences

Talking about your preferences:

a) Questions about preferences tea or coffee
Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?
Which do you prefer, studying mathematics or physics?
Which do you prefer to, drink juice or mineral water?
Which do you like better, basketball or football?
Do you prefer pizza or spaghetti?
Would you prefer to eat a cake or an apple?
Would you rather eat a cake or an apple?
What do you prefer to eat?
What do you like to eat?
b) Replies
I prefer baseball.
I'd prefer to drink juice
I'd rather drink mineral water
If I had a choice, I would eat a sandwich.
A cup of coffee would be suitable.
A cup of coffee, plese
Things to remember about preferences
"I'd prefer" + to + verb
"I'd rather" + verb

7. Talking About Likes And Dislikes

Expressing likes and dislikes

To talk about your likes and dislikes, you can use these expressions.
a) Expressing likes: b) Expressing dislikes:
I like to +verb- I don’t like…
I like + verb+ ing I dislike...
I love... I hate…
I adore… I abhor…
I ‘m crazy about… I can’t bear...
I’m mad about… I can’t stand…
I enjoy… I detest...
I’m keen on… I loathe...
Examples of likes and dislikes :
I'm mad about basketball, but I can’t bear ice hockey.
I adore reading poetry, but I loathe doing the housework.
If you neither like nor dislike something:
"I don't mind doing the housework."

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 Things to remember about likes and dislikes:
When these expressions are followed by a verb, the latter is put in the -ing form.
Examples:
"I like listening to music." - "I like to listen to music."
"I hate wearing sunglasses."- "I hate to wear sunglasses."

I like I like
I detest VERB+ING I detest to + VERB+ to + Verb
I don't mind I don't mind
Note that "very much" & "a lot" always come after the things you like.
Examples:
"I like basketball very much/ a lot. NOT "I like very much/a lot basketball".
Be careful when you use "I don't mind..."
Examples:
"Do you mind playing football?"- "Do you mind to play football?"
"No, I don't mind."(Although it's in a negative form, it means that it's ok for me. I neither love
it nor hate it.)
Dialogue Example:
Steve is at home. His girlfriend comes in...Notice how they express their likes and dislikes
Steve : Hello, darling. Do you fancy watching a film tonight?
Girlfriend : Oh, no thanks, I don't really feel like watching a film tonight. How about
going out instead.
Steve : OK. Do you feel like going to the theater?
Girlfriend : Oh, no. I hate it. Do you like eating at the new Chinese restaurant?
Steve : I don't mind. The Chinese cuisine is alright.
Girlfriend : Well I really love it. Let's go.

8. Expressing Prohibition

To express prohibition the following expressions are used to :

1. It is prohibited to enter the room
2. You aren’t allowed to enter the room
3. You aren’t allowed to entering the room
4. You mustn’t enter the room
5. You aren’t permitted to enter/ ... entering... the room
6. It is forbidden to enter/ .... entering.. the room
Examples:
1. Prohibition Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates.
2. Students aren't allowed to come too late to school.
3. Drivers mustn't park their cars here.
4. It is forbidden to walk on grass.
5. Smoking isn't permitted in hospitals.
6. People aren't permitted to throw rubbish here.

Example Dialogue:
Notice how prohibition is expressed in this dialogue
The security agent : Hey, you. What are you doing here? You aren't allowed to enter this
building.
Mr O'Brian : Sorry, but I have an appointment with Dr Leila O'Biran. She's my
The security agent daughter
Mr O'Brian : Show me your ID card please.
The security agent : Here you are, sir.
: Well...That sounds OK. Dr Leila O'Brian is in the 3rd floor. You can
take the lift sir.

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 9. Asking For Advice And Giving Advice
Expressions
Asking for advice: Giving advice Declining to give advice
I've got a bad  If I were you, I would go to the dentist.  I don't know what to
toothache.  Why don't you go to the dentist? advise, I'm afraid.
a) What do you  You'd better brush your teeth regularly.  I wish I could suggest
suggest?  You ought to/ should avoid eating sweets. something, but I can't.
b) What do you advise  If you take my advice, you'll go to the  I wish I could help.
me to do? dentist.  I'm afraid I can't really
c) What should I do?  It might be a good idea to brush your teeth on help you.
d) What ought I to do? a regular basis.
e) What's your advice?  I advise you to brush your teeth on a regular
f) If you were me what basis.
would you do?  Have you thought about seeing a dentist.
Things to remember about asking for and giving advice:
1. "Advise" is a verb.
Example:
"I advise you to learn English. You will undoubtedly need it in your higher studies"
2. "Advice" is a noun.
Example:
"My father gave me this piece of advice when I was young: “never give up"
3. "Ought to" has nearly the same meaning as "should". The only difference is that "ought to "
refers to a moral or external obligation but should is more of an advice.
Example:
"You ought to stop smoking."
"You should stop smoking."
4. "You'd better" is the short form of "you had better"
Example:
"You'd better see a doctor!" = "You had better see the doctor"
Study the dialogue:
Student: I'm terrible at English and I think I should do something about it. What do you
advise me to do?
Teacher: I think you should try this website. It's a fantastic website for beginners.
Student: I've heard about it, but what do you think I should start with?
Teacher: You'd better start with the lessons.Then, try the exercises.

10. Making And Responding To Suggestion

Suggestions
The following English phrases and expressions are all used to make suggestions
and give advice to people.

Making suggestions: Accepting suggestions Refusing suggestions

 Let’s revise our lessons.  Ok. Yes, let's.  No, let's not.
 What about going to the cinema tonight?  Yes, I'd like to.  No, I'd rather not.
 How about playing cards?  Yes, I'd love to.  I don't feel like it.
 Why don't we do our homework?  What a good idea!  I dislike going for a
 Couldn't we invite your grandmother to  Why not? walk.
our party?  Yes, with pleasure.  What an awful / bad
 Shall we have a walk along the river? idea!
 Yes, I feel like taking a
 What would you say to a cup of coffee?
walk.
 Don't you think it is a good idea to watch
 That sounds like a good
TV?
idea
 Does it matter if we use your car?

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 Things to remember about suggestions:
1. The verb "suggest" can be followed by either:
 should + verb = I suggest (that) we should go to the theater.
 a verb (in the subjunctive form)= I suggest (that) we go to the movies.
2. "That" is optional:
 "I suggest that we should visit Paris".
 "I suggest we should visit Paris".
Example Dialogue:
Two friends talking about where to go this evening:
Alice: You know Alan, why don't we go to the cinema to watch Titanic?
No, let's not. We've seen the film many times before. What about going to the library?
Alan:
We have to finish our school project!
Alice: That sounds like a good idea. But when we finish it, let's go to the cafè.
Alan: Yes, I'd love to.

11. Expressing Thanks and Gratitude

This page will present different ways of expressing thanks and gratitude in English.
You express thanks to tell someone that you are grateful for something that they have done or
given to you.
a) Expressing thanks and Responding to thanks
1. Expressing thanks 2. How to respond to thanks
 This page will present different ways of You can use different expressions or phrases to
expressing thanks and gratitude in respond to thanks and show that you are happy to
English. help. Being polite in your response depends on
 You express thanks to tell someone that how you say these expressions. The sincerity of
you are grateful for something that they your response is conveyed very much more in the
have done or given to you. tone of your voice, the body language and the
 Here are different ways to say thank you facial expression.
and to show your appreciation for
something done or given to you.
Examples: Ways to accept thanks
1. Thanks. (not formal) 1. You’re welcome
2. Sincere thanks. 2. don’t mention it
3. Thank you. 3. (it’s) my pleasure
4. I am indebted to you. 4. it’s nothing
5. I appreciate what you've done for me. 5. think nothing of it
6. I am grateful. 6. I'm glad/ happy I could help
7. You've been very helpful. 7. it’s no bother
8. I thank you from the bottom (deepest) of my heart. 8. it’s/ that’s all right
9. If anyone deserves thanks, it's you. 9. it’s/ that’s ok
10. Thanks for being thoughtful. 10. no problem
11. What you've done means a lot to me. 11. not at all
12. How can I ever thank you enough for all you've done? 12. of course
13. I want to thank you for all the support and concern. 13. anytime
14. That was very kind of you. 14. sure
15. Thank you for being here for me.

12. Expressing Regret

Expressing regret means having a feeling of sadness about something that you did or did not
do. To express regret in English, you may use many different structures. Here are some of them.
wish / if only
You can express regret by using wish or if only:
I wish / if only + Past perfect
Examples:
 I wish I had worked harder.
 If only I hadn't eaten so much.

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Conditional type 3
You can also express regret by using a conditional sentence type 3
If + past perfect - would + have + past participle
Examples:
 If I had worked hard, I would have passed the exam.
 If I hadn't eaten so much, I wouldn't have been sick.
should have
Regret may also be expressed by using a modal should:
Should have + Past Participle
Examples:
 I should have sent him an invitation.
 He should have done the work.
I regret...
You can express regret by using:
regret + Verb + ing or regret + Noun
Examples:
 He doesn't regret leaving her.
 I regret the things I didn't do.

13. Apologizing

To apologize is to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused
him inconvenience or unhappiness:
Examples:
I must apologize to Isabel for my late arrival.
I'd like to apologize for my trouble making.
Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line. We apologize for any inconvenience
caused.
Here are some expressions you can use to make and respond to apologies
Making apologies: Accepting apologies:
 I do apologize for...  That's all right.
 I must apologize for...  Never mind.
 I apologize for...  Don't apologize.
 I'd like to apologize for...  It doesn't matter.
 I am so sorry for...  Don't worry about it.
 I shouldn't have...  Don't mention it.
 It's all my fault…..  That's OK.
 I'm ashamed of...  I quite understand.
 Please, forgive me for...  You couldn't help it.
 Excuse me for ...  Forget about it.
 I'm terribly sorry for...  Don't worry about it.
 Pardon me for this...  No harm done.
 Please, forgive me for my....
 Please, accept my apologies for...
 I'd like to apologize for ……..

Remember:

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 "I'd like to apologize" is the short form of "I would like to apologize"

14. Making And Responding To A Request

Making and responding to a request
It's important to be polite when you ask for something.
You can make a request by using:
 can you ...?
 could you ...?
 will you ...?
 would you mind ...?
Here are some examples of how to make a request..
Making Request: Responding to request:
Can you
Will you open the door for me, please?
Could you possibly
would you mind opening the door for me?
to open the door for me?  Sure, here you are.
Would you mind lending me your pen,?  Okey.
to lend me your pen,?  No, I'm sorry I need it
 Can you show me your photo album, please?  I'm afraid I can't.
 Will you lend me your book, please?
 Could you possibly show me the way to the post
office,?
 Would you help me with this exercise,?
Things to remember about making a request:
1. "Would you mind..." is followed by a gerund (verb+ing).
Example: "Would you mind lending me your book?"
2. The response to the following request:
A: "Would you mind giving me your book?"
is either
 "No, I don't mind". (which is a positive response to the request. It means that I accept
to lend you my book)
 or "Yes." (which is a negative response to the request. It means that I don't want to
lend you my book.)
3. Could is more polite than can.
Would is more polite than will

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Work Sheet

Grammar Exercise – Modals

1. Grammar Exercise - Present and Past of Modals

a) Choose the correct answer
1. He ________________ speak French. His French is terrible.
2. The kids are calm today. They ________________ tired.
3. Although Leila was very hungry, she didn't eat very much. She _______________ the food.
4. The phone is ringing. It________________ Mary. She promised she would call.
5. John had a terrible accident. He________________ when the traffic lights were red.
6. I don't know why she got so many bad grades. She ________________ lazy studying.
7. I didn't know you needed help. You ________________ me.
8. I am so tired. I need some rest. I think I ________________ a week off.
9. He ________________ so fast when he was young.

b) Choose the correct answer about the meaning of the modal forms in the following sentences
1. May I use your mobile phone? ________________
3. May I help you? ________________
4. You mustn't walk on grass. ________________
5. What do you think I should do? ________________
6. Can you help me with this exercise? ________________
7. I can speak Arabic. ________________
8. I think you should see a doctor. ________________
9. You must stop when the traffic lights are red. ________________
10. You needn't take your umbrella. It isn't raining. ________________

2. Modal Verbs Exercise 1

Gap-fill Exercise. Complete the sentences using the words listed in the box below with can,
could, have to, must, might, should
a) Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He________________ be exhausted
after such a long flight. He________________ prefer to stay in tonight and get some rest.
b) Hiking the trail to the peak__________ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic
weather changes. You_________ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.
c) When you have a small child in the house, you________________not leave small objects lying
around. Such object________________ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.
d) Dave ________________ you hold your breath for more than a minute? Nathan : No, I can't.
e) Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It________________ have cost a fortune.
f) I________________ speak Arabic fluently when I was a child and we lived in Egypt. But after
we moved back to Canada, I had very little exposure to the language and forgot almost
everything I knew as a child. Now, I________________ just say a few things in the language.
g) The book is optional. My professor said we________________ read it if we needed extra
credit. But we________________ not read it if we don't want to.
h) Leo : Where is the spatula? It________________ be in this drawer but it's not here.
Nancy : I just did a load of dishes last night and they're still in the dish washer. It
________________ be in there. That's the only other place it________________ be.
i) You_______ take your umbrella along with you today. The weatherman on the news said
there's a storm north of here and it_______rain later on this afternoon________we pull over at
the next rest stop?
j) I reall________use the bathroom and I don't know if _________hold it until we get to Chicago.

3. Related example: Quiz: Mixed Modals

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 a) Instructions: Choose the correct answer.
1. They __may__ be on holiday, but I'm 6. You ____ smoke in the cinema.
not sure. can may can't might not
2. You ____ be right, but I'd still like to 7. From the way he speaks, he ____ be from
check. can could London. can could
3. ____ you turn it down a bit please? 8. It's impossible- they _____ have finished it
Can May already! can't mustn't
4. It's OK- you ____ go when you've 9. The weather ____ be better tomorrow.
finished. may might can may
5. Ask any questions now as you ____ not 10. ____ you speak Japanese?
talk during the test. may could Can May
b) Chose thr right modal in the bracket)
1. Aynur (should, must, does, can) ...........................drink milk everyday. She is very thin.
2. Students (must, should, shouldn’t, can).................. leave the classroom before the ring
bells.
3. You (must, should, shouldn’t, can)........ ...............brush your teeth after breakfast.
4. Your father (can, must, should, would,).................stop smoking.
5. (must, should, couldn’t, mustn’t) .......................... you pass my pencil to me?
6. You (should, should, shouldn’t, can) ....................talk aloud in the library.
7. You (should, mustn’t, can, could) .........................smoke cigarette in hospital.
8. We (should, must, can, could) ..............................visit our grandparents more often.
9. You (shouldn’t, mustn’t, can, can’t) .....................touch burning items.
10. You (must, mustn’t, should, couldn’t) ...................drive too fast in the city.

c) Modal verbs short answers. Choose the right forms: have to, don't have to, can, can't,
should or shouldn't to complete the following sentences in English.
1. A: Can you come for a coffee after the meeting?
B: No, I (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ . I’m sorry – I have to go home.
2. A: Do I have to pay for the meal now?
B: No, you (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ . You can pay when you leave.
3. A: Should we phone to say we’re going to be late?
B: Yes, we (can, can’t, hall, should) ________________ .. Here’s my phone.
4. A: Can we leave our luggage during the break?
B: Yes, you (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ . But don’t leave any money.
5. A: Do you think I should write about my education background?
B: Yes, you (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ . You can get a better job.
6. A: My child is five. Do you have to buy him a ticket?
B: Yes, you (can, can’t, do, don’t) ____________ It costs half the price of an adult ticket.
7. A: Do you have to get up early tomorrow?
B: No, I (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ can stay in bed.
8. A: Can you speak English?
B: Yes, I (can, can’t, do, don’t) ________________ . I lived in London for 5 years.
9. A: Should we leave him the message?
B: Yes, we (can, can’t, shall, should) ______________ . He won’t be worried about us.
10. A: Should I study more on English grammar?
B: No, you (can, can’t, shall, shouldn’t) ______________ . You know it very well
already.

4. Modal Of Prohibition
a) Choose the correct answer (mustn't or needn't)
1. Nancy ________________ go to bed early; tomorrow is her day off.
2. You ________________ smoke on buses. It's forbidden.
3. You ________________ do it now; you can finish it later.
4. Students ________________ use their mobile phones during the lessons.
5. You ________________ buy any meat. There is plenty of it in the fridge.
6. You ________________ bring a swim suit. I can lend you one.

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 7. It's a secret. You ________________ tell anybody.
8. You ________________ do the washing up; we have a dishwasher.
9. You really ________________ be late again.

b) Choose the right modal verb

1. There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge. You ______________ buy any.
2. It's a hospital. You ________________ smoke.
3. He had been working for more than 11 hours. He ________________ be tired after such
hard work. He ________________ prefer to get some rest.
4. I ___________speak Arabic fluently when I was a child and we lived in Morocco. But
after we moved back to Canada, I had very little exposure to the language and forgot
almost everything I knew as a child. Now, I ____________ just say a few things in the
language.
5. The teacher said we ________________ read this book for our own pleasure as it is
optional. But we ________________ read it if we don't want to.
6. ____________ you stand on your head for more than a minute? No, I ________________
7. If you want to learn to speak English fluently, you ________________ to work hard.
8. Take an umbrella. It ________________ rain later.
9. You______leave small objects lying around . Such objects_____be swallowed by children.

c). Fill in the gap with the appropiriate Modal Verbs

1. You ________________ shout at the children. It frightens them.
2. I’m sorry but you ________________ bring your dog in here. It’s forbidden.
3. You ________________ have a visa before travelling to the USA. It’s the law.
4. You ________________ stay in the library till eight o’clock. It’s open all evening.
5. I think you ________________ think carefully before you sell the house.
6. You ________________ buy a new alarm clock. This one is broken.
7. You ________________ wear a uniform at my new school.
8. You ________________ leave your bag open on the bus.
9. We ________________ go now or we’ll be late.

5. Offers And Requests

Choose the correct expression.

1. It's very dark. (Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I) ............... switch on the light?.
2. .................. help you?. (Would you like, I'll, Can you/ Can I)
3. .................. lend me some money, please? ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
4. .................. borrow your ruler, please? ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
5. .................. open the door. ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
6. .................. come in, please?" ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
7. .................. switch off the light, please? ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
8. .................. a drink? ( Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
9. .................. help me, please? (Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)
10. .................. a piece of cake? (Would you like/ I'll/ Can you/ Can I)

6. Permission And Obligation: Can And Have To

1. Choose the correct modal verb. Then press "Check".

a) She ... have piercings. (can/ can't/ have to/ don't have to)
b) He ... ............. stay in bed late. (can/ can't/ has to/ doesn't have to)
c) She ... wear any clothes she likes. (can/ can't/ have to/ don't have to)
d) She ... get up early. (can/ can't/ has to/ doesn't have to)
e) He ... to wash his shirt. (can/ can't/ has to/ doesn't have)
f) I ... use swear words. (can/ can't/ have to/ don't have to)
g) They ... pay attention. (can/ can't/ have to/ don't have to)
h) You ... walk now. (can/ can't/ have to/ doesn't have to)
i) He ... keep his room tidy. (can/ can't/ has to/ doesn't have to)

2. Quiz: Modals- Permission and Requests

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 a) You ____ leave if you've finished. may might Either could be used here.
b) ____ I come in? Can May Either could be used here.
c) We ____ not get into the concert without tickets, so we went home.
might could Either could be used here.
d) ____ I open the window? Could May Either could be used here.
e) ____ you turn the heating up a bit, please? Could May
f) You ____ take calculator into the exam. can't may not Either could be used here.
g) ___ you help me? Can Could Either could be used here.
h) I'm afraid you ____ not take the exam until you pay for it. may might
i) You ____ smoke on the train. cannot might not Either could be used here.

7. Should and Must

Choose the correct modal for the following sentences. When you have answered all the questions,
click on the Get score button at the bottom of the page to see your score and the correct answers.
a) Tenants ...........pay their rent. (must – should)
b) Pedestrians ........... look both ways before they cross the street. (must – should)
c) Drivers ...........stop for pedestrians at marked crossings. (must – should)
d) Telephone callers ...........give their names. (must – should)
e) Homeowners ...........report thefts to the police. (must – should)
f) All workers ...........pay unemployment insurance. (must – should)
g) In order to vote you ...........come in person. (must – should)
h) People who are sick ...........stay home from work. (must – should)
i) Construction workers ...........wear hard hats. (must – should)

8. Should and would

a) ...........you mind opening this case? (must – would)
b) Are you all right? ........... I call a doctor? (must – would)\
c) ...........you like to go? (must – would)
d) You ...........work harder. (must – would)
e) ...........you fill in this form, please? (must – would)
f) He said he ........... like to meet you. (must – would)
g) If you were me what........... you do? (must – would)
h) You ...........not have bought it. It's too expensive. (must – would)
i) He ...........come if you asked him. (must – would)

9. Can, Could, May and Might

a) Fill in the blank with can, could, may or might
1. They (can/might) ________ be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.
2. You (may/might________ leave now if you wish.
3. (Could/May________ you open the window a bit, please?
4. He (can/could________ be French, judging by his accent.
5. (May/Can________ you play the piano?
6. Listen, please. You (may not/might not________ speak during this exam.
7. They (can't/may not________ still be out!
8. You (couldn't/might not________ smoke on the bus.
9. With luck, tomorrow (can/could________ be a sunny day.

d) Complete with might, must, shouldn't, can, mustn't, can't.

b) Don't climb the wall without a rope because you________
c) You________ do your homework because if you don't, your teacher will be angry!
d) You________ read in obscurity because your eyes will be tired!
e) You________ play at the videogame two hours a day.
f) You________ steal! It's forbidden!!!
g) He is a long-sighted man, he________ read with his glasses!

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 h) You________ go to the cinema because it's closed.

Let's try with : Can, May and Must !

a) It is impossible, you ...................run that distance !
b) You ...................try to overtake him if you want to win the race.
c) It ...................be cloudy tomorrow if the wind stops blowing.
d) Look at the camera!!!! He ...................has got ! He be a professional reporter.
e) ...................I help you ?
f) ...................you do it yourself ? I suppose so as you are strong enough.
g) He ...................arrive late tonight, we'll wait for him.
h) Yes, you ...................smoke, but only one cigarette a day.
i) ...................I ask you a question ?

2. Choose the right modal verbs to complete the following sentences in English.
a) He _______ have picked up this knife because his fingerprints are all over it. (might, must)
b) It was very foolish of him to ran after the robber. He ______ have been killed. ( can't,
could)
c) I'm not certain, but it _______ have been twenty to four. (might, must)
d) Why don't you sit down? You ______ be exhausted after such a long journey. (must, may)
e) She _____ have eaten that whole bar of chocolate herself - it was very big! (can't, could)
f) She ______ have gone on holiday. She's got too much work to do. (can't, must)
g) You _______ have been sunbathing the whole week - you haven't got a suntan.
(must, can't)
h) Tom ______ have been mad to do something like that. (may, must)
i) Bob _____ have tried to call earlier, but I don't know for sure. (can't, may)

10. Modal Verbs of Ability, Obligation Exercise

1. Modals Verb of Ability
Put in 'can', 'can't', 'could' or 'couldn't'. If none of these is possible use 'be able to' in the
correct tense.
a) ________ you swim when you were 10?
b) We ________ get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the train was delayed by one
hour.
c) He ________ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased
d) He's amazing, he ________ speak five languages, including Chinese.
e) I ________ drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn..
f) I looked everywhere for my glasses but I ________ find them anywhere.
g) I searched for your house for ages. luckily I ________ find it in the end
h) She's seven years old, but she ________ read yet. Her parents are getting her extra lessons.
i) I read the book three times, but I ________ understand it
2. Modal Verbs of Obligation
Put in 'mustn't' or 'don't / doesn't have to'
a) We have a lot of work tomorrow. You ________ be late.
b) You ________ tell anyone what I just told you. It's a secret.
c) The museum is free. You ________ pay to get in.
d) Children ________ tell lies. It's very naughty.
e) John's a millionaire. He ________ go to work.
f) I ________ do my washing because my mother does it for me
g) We________ rush. We've got plenty of time.
h) You ________ smoke inside the school.
i) You can borrow my new dress, but you ________ get it dirty.

3. Modal Verbs Exercise 5. Gap-fill Exercise

Complete the sentences using. (may, had better, have go to, shall)
a) I know it's rather rude, but ________ I ask you where you purchased that pocket watch? I
have been looking for one like that for my father.
b) You ________ look good for your interview if you want to get the sales job. You ________
wear the white shirt and the maroon tie. I think that'll look really professional.

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c) I ________be at work tomorrow by 7:00. I ______give a marketing presentation to one of
our clients
d) It's pretty hot in the desert at this time of year. If we are going to do some hiking, we
________ take at least two or three quarts of water with us. Actually, it ________ be hotter
than we expect out there - maybe we should take a gallon or more.
e) You ________ leave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused
yourself.
f) I can't stand these people - I ________ get out of here. I'm going to take off for awhile while
you get rid of them. When I get back, they ________ be gone.
g) ________ I try a little of your Black Forest cake? It looks absolutely delicious - I ________
taste it!
h) You ________ take along some cash. The restaurant ________ not accept credit cards.
i) You ________ take along some cash. The restaurant doesn't accept credit cards.
j) ________ we move into the living room? It's more comfortable in there
k) I'm not really sure if Susan is going to go snowboarding with us or not. She ________
decide to stay here and study for her Japanese final. She ________ get a good score on the
test if she wants to qualify to study abroad in Tokyo next semester.
l) _____ I have a look at that necklace there in the display case. It's exactly what I've been
looking for.
m) We________ no longer suffer. We________ never give up the struggle for freedom!
n) You ________ be joking! If you think I'm going to give you a tip after you mixed up the
meal orders, spilled wine on me and insulted my wife, you ________ get your head
examined!!!
o) Ian, Evelyn and Deborah will be attending the conference. I ________ be attending as well.

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 1. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCY
(Surat Menyurat Dalam Bahasa Inggris)
A. Preface
Apa yang ada di pikiran anda jika mendengar kata surat; alat komunikasi, selembar kertas, jaman
dulu. Surat adalah sarana komunikasi untuk menyampaikan informasi tertulis oleh suatu pihak
kepada pihak lain. Fungsinya mencakup lima hal: sarana pemberitahuan, permintaan, buah pikiran,
dan gagasan; alat bukti tertulis; alat pengingat; bukti historis; dan pedoman kerja.
Surat menjadi salah satu komponen komunikasi yang ada sejak jaman dulu kala, walaupun
fungsinya hampir sebagian besar digantikan oleh media komunikasi elektronik yang tentunya tidak
repot, praktis dan menarik seperti handphone, telephone, telegraph, e-mail tetapi surat tidak begitu
saja dilupakan. Fungsi surat sebagai sarana pemberitahuan dan permintaan banyak digunakan di
masa modern seperti ini. Seperti halnya ketika kita sedang melamar pekerjaan, meminta maaf secara
formal, mengadukan sesuatu atau sesorang dan bahkan mengatakan cinta. Oleh karen itu, penulis
hadirkan cara menulis, format dan contoh surat yang tentunya dalam bahasa inggris. Semoga
bermanfaat.
1 Tujuan dari sebuah Business Letter
Business Letter adalah jenis surat resmi (formal letter) yang berfungsi sebagai cara
berkomunikasi antara dua atau lebih perusahaan. Terdapat banyak perbedaan penggunaan dalam
Business Letter. Business Letter dapat bersifat menyampaikan informasi (informational), bujukan
(persuasive), motivasi (motivational), atau promosi (promotional). Business Letter harus diketik
dan diprint-out pada kertas putih standar berukuran 8,5x11
2 Unsur-unsur dari sebuah surat yang baik
(Two elements of a good letter)
Unsur terpenting dari menulis surat yang baik adalah kemampuan penulis mengindentifikasi
untuk siapa surat itu ditujukan. Jika penulis mengrimkan suratnya ke departemen sumberdaya
manusia, hindari penggunaan istilah-istilah tehnik tinggi yang hanya makenik yang bisa
memahaminya.
Unsur selanjutnya adalah yakinkan bahwa tujuan yang dari penulisan surat haruslah jelas dan
ringkas. Jangan buat tujuan dari surat tersebut tidak jelas, kebanyakan orang menulis surat
dengan unsur yang tidak dibutuhkan secara ditail, seharusnya surat ditulis hanya dengan point
yang akan disampaikan tanpa adanya basa-basi yang terlalu.
Unsur penting yang lainnya adalah bersikap prefossional dalam penulisan surat, sikap prefosional
di sini bermakna sopan, halus, hindari ancaman dan fitnah, tempatkan masalah dengan informasi
yang relevan bahkan jika itu adalah surat keluhan.
Other important elements are being prefossional in the writing, the attitude here prefosional
meaningful polite, delicate, avoid threats and slander, place the problem with the relevant
information even if it is a letter of complaint

B. Format Surat Lamaran Kerja Bahasa Inggris.

Ada banyak orang yang ternyata masih bingung membuat surat lamaran pekerjaan berbahasa
Inggris sebetulnya gampang-gampang sulit. Jika anda belum terbiasa membuatnya atau kemampuan
bahasa Inggris anda masih minim, silakan anda perhatikan beberapa contoh modelnya. Sesuaikan
juga dengan posisi/jabatan apa yang anda inginkan.
1. Format Surat Lamaran Kerja Bahasa Inggris
Secara garis besar, isinya hampir sama dengan surat lamaran kerja bahasa Indonesia. Adapun
format penulisannya sebagai berikut:

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Keterangan :
1. Alamat Pelamar
2. Tanggal
3. Tulis dengan urutan sebagai berikut:
 Nama pimpinan perusahaan
 Jabatan pimpinan perusahaan
 Nama perusahaan
 Alamat perusahaan
4. Panggilan/sapaan penerima
 Sapa/sebut nama orang yang anda kirimi surat, misalnya, Mr Lee, jika tidak ada, tulis saja
"Dear Sir/Madam"
5. Judul surat
 Sampaikan dengan singkat, padat, dan relevan.
6. Paragraf Pertama
 Sampaikan kembali maksud anda dan jelaskan dari mana anda tahu lowongan tersebut
 Tulis juga jabatan/posisi yang anda inginkan serta alasannya
7. Isi/ konten
 Sebutkan riwayat pendidikan dan pengalaman kerja anda yang relevan dengan pekerjaan,
keinginan dan harapan
8. Paragraf terakhir
 Tunjukkan bahwa anda sangat berharap dipanggil untuk mengikuti sesi wawancara dan
diterima.
9. Penutupan
 Gunakan "Yours Sincerely" atau Sincerely Yours atau“Yours faithfully” atau “faithfully
Yours” sebagai penutup

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 10. Tulis nama anda serta bubuhkan tandatangan
11. Lampiran
 Lampiran berupa CV, fotokopi sertifikat dan surat-surat yang diperlukan

2. Contoh-contoh Surat Lamaran Kerja Berbahasa Inggris:

Contoh 1.
Tasikmalaya, May 29th 2014
Attention To:
Badi Nugraha, Resources Manager
PT. Aman Salawasna Sentosa
Jl. Kalimantan No.56
Tasikmalaya

Dear Mr. Nugraha

I wish to apply for the position of Accounting Staff that was advertised on Tempo, May 12, 2014.

I have over one year experience as an Accounting with PT. Bossan Finance and have experience of a
wide variety of pattern techniques. My computer skills are very good, and I have an excellent record as
a reliable, productive employee.

I am looking for new challenges and the position of Accounting Staff sounds the perfect opportunity.
Your organization has an enviable record innovation in investor financial consultant, and an excellent
reputation as an employer, making the position even more attractive.

I would gladly welcome an opportunity to have an interview with you at your convenience. I hope my
skills can be one of your company's assets. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Thank you for your consideration and attention.

Yours sincerely,

[signature]

Contoh 2
Your Name

Yogyakarta, May 29th 2012

Attention To:
Human Resources Department
PT. Nusa Media
Jl. Briptu Norman No. 45
Yogyakarta

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I have read from your advertisement at Kedaulatan Rakyat that your company is looking for
employees to hold some position. Based on the advertisement, I am interested in applying application
for Engineer position according with my background educational as Engineering Physics.

My name is Iswandi Lubis, I am twenty three years old. I have graduated from Engineering Physics
Department ISTN on April 2012. My specialization in Engineering Physics is Instrumentation and
Control specialist. I consider myself that I have qualifications as you want. I have good motivation for
progress and growing, eager to learn, and can work with a team (team work) or by myself. Beside that
I posses adequate computer skill and have good command in English (spoken and written).

With my qualifications, I confident that I will be able to contribute effectively to your company.
Herewith I enclose my :
1. Copy of Bachelor Degree (S-1) Certificate and Academic Transcript.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copy of Job Training Certificate from Unocal Indonesia Company.
4. Recent photograph with size of 4 x 6

I would express my gratitude for your attention and I hope I could follow your recruitment test luckily.

Sincerely

Your name 20
Dengan tingginya tingkat kompetisi, seorang pelamar harus berupaya menunjukkan kualitas
terbaiknya. Salah satunya adalah dengan menulis surat lamaran kerja dengan bahasa Inggris.

2. Format Penulisan Business Letter (Surat Bisnis)

Setelah melihat bagaimana cara untuk Menulis Business Letter (Surat Bisnis Bahasa Inggris),
kini kita lengkapi penjelasan tersebut dengan format penulisan business letter atau surat bisnis
bahasa Inggris.
Ada terdapat tiga format penulisan business letter yang berlaku umum.
a) Format Block (Block Format) : Business Letter
Format block pada business letter merupakan format surat bisnis yang paling sederhana atau
simpel di antara ketiga format surat bisnis yang lain karena semuanya diletakkan pada bagian kiri
surat.
____________________________________________
Return Address Line 1 1
Return Address Line 2
23th (Month, Day, Year) 2

Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Full name of recipient. 3

Title/Position of Recipient.
Company Name (PT. Aman Salawasna Sentosa)
Address Line 1 (Jl. Kalimantan No.56
Address Line 2 (Tasikmalaya)

Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. Last Name: 4

Subject: Title of Subject 5
Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.........................................................................
Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.........................................................................
Body Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title
Enclosures (2) 10
Typist Initials. 11

b) Modified Block Format: Business Letter

Pada Modified block format businses letter, letak penulisan alamat (address), tanggal (date),
closing (penutup), tanda tangan (signature) dan nama (printed name) berada di bagian kanan surat.
Return Address Line 1 1
Return Address Line 2
(Month/ Date (Month/ Day,
Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Full name of recipient. 3 Year) 2
Title/Position of Recipient.
Company Name
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. Last Name: 4
Subject: Title of Subject 5
Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
........................................................................
Body Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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 Closing .... (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 9
Your Name (Printed) 8
Your Title

Enclosures (2) 10
Typist Initials. 11
c) Semi-Block (Indented) Format: Business Letter
Pada semi-block (indented) format business letter, format penulisannya hampir sama dengan
Modified Block Format, tetapi pada bagian isi, paragraphnya dibuat menjorok ke dalam, sedangkan
pada Modified Bock Format tidak.
Return Address Line 1 1
Return Address Line 2
Date (Month Day, Year) 2

Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Full name of recipient. 3

Title/Position of Recipient.
Company Name
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. Last Name: 4
Subject: Title of Subject 5

Body Paragraph
1...............................................................................
.....................................................
Body Paragrah
2...............................................................................
......................................................
Body Paragraph
3...............................................................................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title

Enclosures (2) 10
Typist Initials. 11

Keterangan :
Di bawah ini adalah keterangan dari nomor-nomor yang ada di setiap format business letter di atas:
1. Your Address (Alamat Penulis)
Ini adalah bagian alamat penulis. Penerima dapat lebih muda untuk menemukan alamt penulis
jika mengirim surat balasan.
2. Date (Tanggal)
Ini adalah bagian tanggal pembuatan surat. Sedangkan format penulisan tanggal adalah
bulan/hari/tahun, misalkan August 30, 2012/ 30th August, 2012
3. Inside Address (Alamat Tujuan)
Bagian ini berisi nama peneriam surat, jabatannya, dan nama perusahaannya disertai alamatnya.
Jika kamu tidak yakin untuk siapa (nama) surat tersebut ditujuakn, jangan kosongkan, tetapi
coba untuk menguanakan jabatannya, seperti “Director of Human Resources”. Beri jarak antara
tanggal dengan penerima.
4. Salutation (Salam Pembuka)
Dalam bagian ini, istilah yang digunakan adalah “Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. (nama terakhir
peneriam)”, misalkan “Dear Mr. Fathoni”. Tetapi jika nama penerimanya tidak dikethui, tulis
nama departementnya, misalkan “Dear Director of Department of Human Resource”. Beri jarak
antara salam pembuka dengan isi.
5. Subject Line (Perihal)

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 Perihal membuat penerima surat lebih mudah menemukan maksud dari surat tersebut, misalnya
Invitation, Apology, dan lain sebagainya. Ini merupakan bagian optional dari business letter,
artinya kita bisa mencantumkannya atau tidak.
6. Body (Isi Surat)
Isi surat merupakan tempat di mana kamu menuliskan hal yang ingin disampaikan. Paragraph di
isi surat harus menggunakan spasi tunggal (single space) dan tanpa adanya jarak pemisah antara
masing-masing paragrap. Beri jarak antara bagian akhir isi dengan penutup.
7. Closing (Penutup)
Bagian ini sebagai penanda bahwa surat anda telah selesai, biasanya diakhiri dengan penulisan
“Sincerely”, “Sincerely yours”, “Thank you”, dan lain sebaginya. Catat, Terdapat sebuah koma
di akhir penutup dan hanya huruf pertama yang menggunakan huruf kapital. Beri jarak 3-4 baris
antara penutup dengan nama, yang nantinya diguankan untuk tempat tanda tangan.
8. Signature (Tanda Tangan)
Bagian ini adalah tanda tangan penulis, biasanya mengunakan tinta warna hitam atu biru.
9. Printed Name (Nama Pengirim)
Bagian ini adalah nama penulis surat tersebut, dan jika anda menginginkan, anda bisa
memberikan jabatan atau posisi di bagian bahwah setelah penulisan nama. Beri jarak antara
penulisan nama dengan lampiran.
10. Enclosure (Lampiran)
Jika sebuah surat berisi dokument atau lampiran lain selain surat tersebut, penulis harus
menampilakan jumlah lampiran tersebut yaitu dengan menggunakan “Enclosure (jumah
lampiran)”, misalkan “Enclosure (6)”.
11. Typist Initials (Inisial Penulis)
Jika seseorang selain kamu menulis surat yang kamu tulis, cantumkan inisial anda diikuti oleh
inisial penulis tersebut dibagian bawah format, misalkan AG/gs

C. Bagian – Bagian Penting Dari Business Letter (Part Of Business Letter)

1. Letter Head (Kop Surat)
Merupakan identitas yang berisi logo, nama, alamat dan telepon dari pengirim surat
2. Reference Line
Di dalam surat berbahasa Inggris biasanya berisi huruf depan nama eksekutif yang
menandatangani surat tersebut, diikuti dengan garis miring atau titik dua, lalu nama pengetik
surat. Beberapa perusahaan menambahkan kode atau nomor tertentu berdasarkan sistem arsip
mereka. Reference diletakkan dibagian atas surat di atas date.
Contoh : Your ref : 2 November 2014
Our Ref : BS/KF
3. Date Line ( Tanggal )
Ini adalah bagian tanggal pembuatan surat. Sedangkan format penulisan tanggal adalah
bulan/hari/tahun, misalkan August 30, 2014.
Contoh penulisan date menggunakan British Style
03rd April 1990
Format penulisan British Style hampir sama dengan penulisan dalam Bahasa Indonesia hanya
saja pada tanggal ditambahkan akhiran bilangan bertingkat. Posisi date pada British Style
ditempatkan di sebelah kanan atas surat.
Contoh penulisan date menggunakan American Style:
April 03, 1990
Penulisan date menggunakan American Style ditempatkan di sebelah kiri atas surat dengan
format Month, Date, Year.
4. Inside Address
Bagian ini berisi nama penerimaan surat, jabatanya, dan nama perusahaannya disertai
alamatnya. Jika kamu tidak yakin untuk siapa (nama) surat tersebut ditujukan, jangan
kosongkan, tetapi coba untuk mengunakan jabatannya, seperti “Director of Human Resources”.
Beri jarak antara tanggal dengan penerima.
5. Attention Line
Sebuah Alternatif untuk menempatkan penerima surat.
6. Solutition (Salam Pembuka)
Dalam bagian ini, istilah yang digunakan adalah “Dear Mr……/Mrs……/Ms……. (nama
terakhir penerimaan)”, misalkan “Dear Mr. Fathoni”. Tetapi jika nama penerimanya tidak

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 dikethui, tulis nama departementnya, misalkan “Dear Director of Department of Human
Resource”. Beri jarak antara salam pembuka dengan isi.
Untuk Mitra bisnis yang sudah saling akrab biasanya menuliskan dengan “Dear Sue”
Penggunaan tanda baca pada salutation menggunakan British Style dituliskan tanpa tanda baca
(titik koma atau koma) dan dalam American Style menggunakan tanda titik dua.
Dear Mr Krisman => contoh dalam British Style
Dear Mr. Krisman: => contoh dalam American Style
7. Subject Line (Perihal)
Perihal membuat penerima surat lebih mudah menemukan maksud dari surat tersebut, misalnya
Invitation, Apology, dan lain sebagainya. Ini merupakan bagian optional dari business letter,
artinya kita bisa mencantumkannya atau tidak. Penulisan subject menggunakan British Style:
Subject ditempatkan diantara salutation dan isi surat.
8. Body Of Letter ( Isi Surat )
Isi surat merupakan tempat di mana kamu menuliskan hal yang ingin disampaikan. Paragraph di
isi surat harus menggunakan spasi tunggal (single space) dan tanpa adanya jarak pemisah antara
masing-masing paragrap. Beri jarak antara bagian akhir isi dengan penutup.
9. Complimentary Close ( Salam Penutup )
Bagian ini sebagai penanda bahwa surat anda telah selesai, biasanya diakhiri dengan penulisan
“Sincerely”, “Sincerely yours”, “Thank you”, dan lain sebagainya.
Catatatan :
Terdapat sebuah koma di akhir penutup dan hanya huruf pertama yang menggunakan huruf
kapital. Beri jarak 3-4 baris antara penutup dengan nama, yang nantinya diguankan untuk
tempat tanda tangan.
10. Signature ( Tanda Tangan )
Bagian ini adalah tanda tangan penulis, biasanya menggunakan tinta warna hitam atau biru.
11. Enclosure (Lampiran)
Jika sebuah surat berisi dokument atau lampiran lain selain surat tersebut, penulis haru
menampilakan jumlah lampiran tersebut yaitu dengan menggunakan “Enclosure (jumah
lampiran)”, misalkan “Enclosure (6)”.
12. Carbon Copy Natation ( Tembusan Surat ).
Bagian ini digunakan untuk menginformasikan kepada penerima surat, bahwa surat tersebut juga
dikirimkan kepada pihak yang perlu mengetahui isi surat. CC ditempatkan di kiri bawah surat.
Contoh : CC : Bagian Keuangan
Surat bisnis adalah komunikasi formal antara kertas, atau bisnis dan biasanya dikirim melalui
Kantor Pos atau kadang-kadang oleh kurir. Surat bisnis kadang-kadang disebut “mail” (sebagai
lawan dari e-mail yang lebih cepat). Adapun sebuah surat memiliki bagian-bagian yakni :

D. Style Of Business Letter (Gaya Penulisan Surat)

Ada terdapat dua gaya penulisan surat bisnis yang berlaku umum, yaitu :
1. British style
Contoh :
08th Desember 2011
Gaya Penulisan tanggal British style sama dengan gaya penulisan tanggal pada gaya Bahasa
Indonesia. Hanya saja pada British style ditambahakan akhiran bilangan bertingkat seperti 1st,
2nd, 3rd, dst. Posisi tanggal terletak di kanan atas surat.
2. American style
Contoh :
September 07, 2011
Gaya penulisan tanggal American style nama bulan ditempatkan di posisi awal disusul
tanggal diakhiri tanda koma dan tahun. Posisi tanggal terletak di kiri atas surat.
a. Inside Addres (alamat yang dituju)
Berisikan nama dan alamat yang dituju, terletak di bagian kiri atas sebuah surat. Biasanya dalam
penulisan Inside Address selain nama dan alamat penerima, disertakan juga nama lengkap
beserta jabatannya serta kodepos dan Negara yang dituju.
b. Salutation (salam pembuka)
Salam pembuka terletak di bawah alamat dan sebelum isi surat. berfungsi sebagai salam
pembuka atau tanda hormat penulis. Salam pembuka dituliskan di sebelah kiri. Huruf pertama
awal kata ditulis huruf kapital, sedangkan kata yang lain ditulis huruf kecil semua. Ada dua jenis
salam pembuka dalam penulisan surat yaitu British style, dan American style.

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 Contoh :
1. British style : Dear Sir,…… Dear Miss, ……Dear Mrs……..
2. American style : Dear Sir., daer Madam
c. Body of the Letter (isi surat)
Isi surat merupakan bagian dari pokok surat berisi pesan atau informasi yang penulis ingin
sampaikan secara detail. Pesan yang tertulis dalam surat haruslah jelas dan langsung pada pokok
permasalahan yang akan dibahas.
d. Complimentary Close (salam penutup)
Salam penutup dari sebuah isi surat berfungsi untuk menunjukkan rasa hormat penulis. Huruf
awal kata salam penutup ditulis dengan huruf kapital, sedangkan kata yang lainnya ditulis
dengan huruf kecil. Sesudah salam penutup dibubuhkan tanda koma. Salam penutup biasanya
berupa kalimat “Yours Faithfully”, ”Yours Truly”, “Yours Sincerely”. Salam penutup dibagi
menjadi dua tipe yaitu Britsh style dan American style.
Contoh :
1. Britsh style : Dear Madam, Dear Sirs, Dear Mr. ………, Dear Miss, Dear Mrs,…… Yours Sincerely,
Sincerely, With Best Wishes.
2. American style : Sir, Madam, Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant, Sincerely Yours.
e. Signature and Writer’s Identification (tanda tangan dan nama penulis)
Berupa tanda tangan penulis terletak pada sisi kanan bawah pembaca surat., beserta nama jelas
penulis surat. Dicantumkan di bawah tanda tangan dengan huruf awal ditulis dengan huruf
capital, tanpa diberi tanda kurung.

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 2 SURAT LAMARAN KERJA BAHASA INGGRIS
(JOB APPLICATION LETTER)

Apa yang harus kita lakukan jika kita ingin melayangkan surat lamaran kerja kepada suatu instansi
atau perusahaan asing atau dalam negeri dengan menggunakan bahasa Inggris? Ada terdapat tiga unsur
penting dalam surat lamaran pekerjaan (job application letter), yaitu Introduction, Body dan
Conclusion. Introduction (pengenalan), di bagian ini, anda harus menuliskan posisi anda bahwa
tertarik pada pekerjaan tersebut dan alasan anda mengapa anda menulis surat lamaran pekerjaan
tersebut. Anda juga harus menuliskan bagaimana anda mendapatkan info mengenai pekerjaan tersebut.
Setelah menulis bagian introduction (pengenalan), bagian selanjutnya adalah menulis body (isi) surat
lamaran pekerjaan. Pada bagian body (isi) surat lamaran pekerjaan, anda harus menjelaskan keahlian
dan pengalaman kerja yang anda miliki. Pilih keahlian dan pengalaman yang sesuai dengan pekerjaan
yang anda inginkan. Anda juga bisa menuliskan riwayat pendidikan anda. Ingat tulis secara jelas
tanpa
bertele-tele.

Contoh ke 1.

Tangerang, August 23, 2015

Attention To:
Mr. Imantoro
Human Resources Department
PT. Persada Bumida Terpadu
Jl. Raya Sukamaju No. 11
Tangerang

Dear Sir,
On this good opportunity, I would like to apply as a Instrumentation and Control System Engineer in your
company. My name is Dias Farhan, 22 years old, male, single, energetic and healthy. I am a Control System
Engineer and graduated from Suryadarma University (UNSURYA) on May 2007 with GPA 3.78. I would
like to have career to expand my experience.

My personality as a hard worker and fast learner type of person would bring benefit to your company. I will be
very appreciated if you could give in opportunity to work in your company.

Here with I enclose my curriculum vitae, which will give details of my qualification.
I hope my qualifications and experience merit your consideration and look forward to your reply.

Sincerely yours

Dias Farhan
Phone : 021 – 5758243
Jl. Melati No.23
Tangerang - 15712
A. Contoh Surat Lamaran Kerja Dalam Bahasa Inggris
Contoh ke 2.

Bogor, August 23, 2015

Attention To:
Human Resources Department
Yayasan KPT
Jl. Raya Bumi Sentoda No. 5
Cibinong

Dear Sir/Madam,
Having known about a vacancy advertised on Kompas, August 21, 2015, I am interested in the position of
Account Executive (AE).
I am a 26 year old male, graduated from a reputable university, having skill in English, both written and oral
and also operating computer. I am a hard worker, able to work in individual and in team.
I would gladly welcome an opportunity to have an interview with you at your convenience. I hope my skills can
be one of your company's assest. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the near future. Thank you for
your consideration and attention.

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 Sincerely yours,

Asep Catur Putra

Enclosures :
- copy of ID Card
- copy of Final Certificate
- photo
- Curriculum Vitae

Contoh ke 3

Jakarta, August 23, 2015

Attention To:
Sukarmadi
Resources Manager
PT. Gilang Persada Bumi
Jl. Cendrawasih No. 45
Jakarta Pusat

Dear Mr. Sukarmadi,

I wish to apply for the position of Accounting Staff that was advertised on Tempo, August 21, 2015.
I have over one year experience as an Accounting with PT. Rizky Finance and have experience of a wide variety
of pattern techniques. My computer skills are very good, and I have an excellent record as a reliable, productive
employee.
I am looking for new challenges and the posistion of Accounting Staff sounds the perfect opportunity. Your
organisation has an enviable record innovation in investor financial cosultant, and an excellent reputation as an
employer, making the position even more attractive.
I enclose my CV for your inspection and look forward to hearing from you soon. I am available for interview at
your convenience

Sincerely yours,

Pujiwati Martani
Enclosures :
- copy of ID Card
- copy of Final Certificate
- photo
- Curriculum Vitae

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B. Surat Lamaran Kerja Dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris

1. Contoh Informasi Lowongan Kerja/Pekerjaan/ Karir Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Contoh 1 :

Nama Perusahaan : Kayana Digital Color Copy Print

Deskripsi : Kayana Digital Color Copy Print (perusahaan ini) bergerak dalam bidang Digital
Printing.
Alamat : Jl. Kemang Selatan 14D, Jakarta Selatan 12730
Telp. : (021) - 7183742

Lowongan yang dibutuhkan, Persyaratan, Alamat Surat, Tanggal Penutupan

Lowongan untuk : 1. Franchise Support (FS)

2. Operator Fotocopy & Jilid (OF)
3. Accounting (Acc)
4. Supervisor ( SPV)
Lokasi Kerja di : Kemang, Cipete, Karang Tengah
Persyaratan : 1. Franchise Support(FS), Supervisor (SPV)
 Pendidikan minimal SMK / Sederajat
 Berpengalaman di bidang percetakan minimal 2 Tahun
 Memiliki Jiwa Kepemimpinan
 Usia minimal 35 tahun Maksimal 42 Tahun
 Pria
 Sertakan CV lengkap + Pas Foto diri
 Diutamakan bertempat tinggal di Jakarta Selatan
2. Operator Desain Grafis (ODG)
 Menguasai Software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign,
Corel Draw
 Pendidikan minimal SMK / Sederajat
 Usia maksimal 35 tahun
 Pria / Vanit�
 Sertakan CV lengkap + Pas Foto diri
 Diutamakan bertempat tinggal di Jakarta Selatan
3. Customer Service
 Wanita
 Pendidikan minimal SMU / Sederajat
 Usia maksimal 35 tahun
 Berpenampilan menarik, ramah dan komunikatif
 Sertakan CV lengkap + Pas Foto diri
 Diutamakan Bertempat tinggal di Sekitar Kemang, Cipete & Karang
Tengah
4. Operator Fotocopy & Jilid
 Pria / Wanita
 Menguasai Jilid & Foto Copy
 Usia maksimal 35 tahun
 Sertakan CV lengkap + Pas Foto diti
 Diutamakan bertempat tinggal di Jakarta selatan
5. Accounting
 Wanit�
 Pendidikan minimal D3 Akuntansi
 Usia maksimal 35 talun
 Pengalaman minimal 2 tahun
 Sertakan CV lengkap +Pas Foto diri
Alamat Surat, dsb : Kirimkan lamaran dan CV lengkap via POS ke :
HRD Kayana Digital Color Copy & Print
Jl. Kemang Selatan No.14D, Jakarta Selatan
Jl,Margonda Raya no.417F depok jawa barat,
atau via email ke : [email protected]
Bagi yang mengirim pos cantumkan kode bidang di pojok kiri atas.
Bagi yang mengirim email cantumkan kode bidang di subject.

Catatan : Cantumkan dalam surat lamaran, anda mengetahui informasi lowongan ini

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 tanggal berapa dan dari mana (dari website apa atau koran apa atau yang
lainnya).

Contoh 2 :
Informasi Lowongan Kerja/Pekerjaan/Karir

Nama Perusahaan : PT. Air Post

Deskripsi : PT.Air Post Merupakan Perusahaan Yang bergerak dalam Bidang Kontruksi
Distribusi Export Import Mesin mesin produksi
Alamat : Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani Kav. 13, Bekasi Barat 17148
No. Telp. : (021) 82432215
Lowongan yang dibutuhkan, Persyaratan, Alamat Surat, Tanggal Penutupan
Lowongan untuk : 1. Administrasi Data Entry (ADE)
2. Accounting (ACC)
3. Administrasi Personalia (AP)
4. Operator Produksi (OP)
5. IT Support (ITS)
Lokasi Kerja di : Bekasi,kalimantan,sumatra,Bandung,Jakarta
Persyaratan : 1. Administrasi Data Entry (ADE)
 Lulusan SMA/SMK/Sederajat Segala Jurusan
 Bisa Mengoperasikan Komputer (Min Ms.Office)
 Pria / Wanita Usia Minimal 18 � 25Tahun
 Kreatif & Mempunyai Motivasi Tinggi
 Berpenampilan Menariik Komunikati
 Boleh berjilbab/berkacamata
 Bisa Bekerja dalam team
 Sopan, Elegan & Jujur
2. Accounting (ACC)
 Wanita
 S1 jurusan Akuntansi
 IPK min 3,00
 Menguasai semua aspek akuntansi dan keuangan yang meliputi laporan
keuangan (neraca, rugi/ laba, arus kas), perpajakan, serta proyeksi,
perencanaan, dan kebijakan keuangan
 Pengalaman minimum 1 tahun sebagai manajer/kepala bagian
keuangan/akuntansi.
3. Administrasi Personalia (AP)
 Pria /Wanita
 Minimum Tamatan SMU / sederajat
 Menguasai Undang-Undang ketenagakerjaan dan perhitungan gaji serta
lembur
 Memiliki pribadi yang tegas dan bisa bekerja sama di dalam team
 Memiliki jiwa kepemimpinan
 Diutamakan yang memiliki pengalaman di bidang personalia
Alamat Surat, dsb : Kirimkan lamaran dan CV lengkap via email :
[email protected]
Cantumkan dalam surat lamaran, anda mengetahui informasi lowongan ini
tanggal berapa dan dari mana (dari website apa atau koran apa atau yang
lainnya).
Tgl. Penutupan : 21 Des 2015 --- iklan dipasang/diupdate tgl 21 Agus 2015

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C. Iklan Lowongan Kerja
Contoh 1 :
URGENTLY REQUIRED
HRP Consulting is abbreviation of the PT. Hanugraha Reksa Pranata, a Company engaged in the field of
financial, tax, consulting and advisory services. We are experienced in handling financial and taxation
services for both the domestic and foreign investment corporations. Now, HRP is seeking for highly
qualified individuals to join us to meet the current and future growth for:

JUNIOR TAX CONSULTANT

Jakarta Raya
Requirements:
 Male/female
 Maximum age of 25
 Graduated from reputable university, majoring in fiscal administration science, accounting, tax
administration or any discipline relevant to the tax-accounting disipline (Diploma/Bachelor Degree),
with the min. GPA 3.00 scale 4.00
 At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
 Having USKP certification (A/B/C) would be an advantage
 Familiar and able to operate e-SPT
 Good knowledge and familiar with Indonesia Tax Laws and Regulation
 Good command in English (both written and verbal)
 Computer literate on Microsoft office application (Word, Excel, and Power-point)
 Analytical, self-motivated and fast learner
 Able to work under pressure, especially during high season
 Mature, discipline and good personality.

If you consider yourself as a strong and convincing personality, we encourage you to apply for the above
position to: or please using "Apply Now" button below
(for member & Visitor JobsDB.com)
Only short-listed candidates will be processed.

Career Level Entry Level

Yr(s) of Exp 1 year
Qualification Degree
Industry Financial Services
Accounting > Accounting Staff / Supervisor
Job Function Accounting > Consulting
Accounting > Taxation
Location DKI Jakarta
Salary Salary negotiable
Employment Type Full Time

Contoh 2 :

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FINANCE STAFF
KVS GROUP
DKI Jakarta
21-Aug-15
• Salary negotiable
• Full Time
• Entry Level , 2 years experience
• Degree
• Recent Graduate will be considered
• jobsDB ref: JID200003001490749

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 Job Function :
Accounting > Accounting Staff / Supervisor

Requirement:
 Female max 30 years old
 Min S1 degree majoring in Finance / Accounting
 Preferable with min 2 Years working experience, fresh graduate are welcome
 Trustworthy, hard working, details and team work
 Good computer skills
 Fluent in English
Please send your application + photograph by clicking APPLY NOW
(for Member & Non Member)

Employer Ref. RN21815

KVS Group, an export garments manufacturer required Finance Staffs for Head Office located at Graha
Mandiri Jl. Imam Bonjol No 61 Jakarta
Company Industry
Clothing / Garment / Textile
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E. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

CV atau Curriculum Vitae adalah daftar riwayat hidup yang berguna untuk menjelaskan riwayat kehidupan
seseorang berkaitan dengan hal - hal yang sangat terkait dengan lamaran pekerjaan seperti Nama lengkap,
tanggal lahir, riwayat pekerjaan, kemampuan atau life skill hingga pengalaman berorganisasi. Curriculum
vitae atau daftar rwayat hidup kemudian seringkali digunakan oleh perusahaan - perusahaan untuk
mengetahui kondisi atau jati diri pelamar kerja dalam proses penjaringan calon karyawan.
CV begitu penting karena Curriculum Vitae merupakan hal pertama yang akan dilihat sebelum nantinya
dilanjutkan dengan tes atau seleksi selanjutnya. Dari daftar riwayat hidup inilah biasanya diadakan tes
akademik pertama tentu dicocokan dengan nilai ijazah atau IPK, dengan banyaknya surat lamaran kerja yang
didaftarkan ke perusahaan tersebut. CV atau Curricullum vitae menjadi sangat penting guna mempercepat
proses seleksi. Dan pihak penyaring biasanya enggan untuk menilai contoh CV yang tidak sempurna bahkan
baru dilihat bisa saja langsung disingkirkan. Anda tentu tidak ingin jika surat lamaran kerja anda
diperlakukan seperti itu, untuk itu, ada baiknya anda membuat CV yang baik dan benar untuk lamaran kerja.

1. Format CV
Adapun format yang harus ada di dalam contoh CV adalah
1. Identitas
Dalam form isian ini, anda diharapkan mengisi berbagai hal terkait identitas anda seperti : Nama,
Tanggal Lahir, Agama*, Pendidikan Terakhir, Alamat serta kontak yang dapat di hubungi.
Berikut contoh format CV untuk isian identitas :

Identitas Pribadi
Nama : ..................................................
Alamat : ..................................................
Kode Post : ..................................................
Nomor Telepon : ..................................................
E-mail : ..................................................
Jenis Kelamin : ..................................................
Tempat, tanggal lahir : ..................................................
Status Pernikahan : ..................................................
Warga Negara : ..................................................
Agama* : ..................................................
2. Riwayat Pendidikan
Riwayat Pendidikan adalah unsur dalam contoh cv yang baik dan benar yang berisi riwayat pendidikan.
Mulai dari sekolah dasar hinggga ke pendidikan terakhir, baik lulus atau pun tidak, berijazah maupun
tidak berijazah.
Berikut contoh format contoh curriculum vitae untuk isian riwayat pendidikan.
3. Riwayat Pendidikan dan Pelatihan

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 a. Jenjang Pendidikan :
Periode Sekolah / Universitas/ PT Jurusan Jenjang IPK

b. Pendidikan Non Formal / Training – Seminar

Tahun Pendidikan Non Formal / Training – Seminar

4. Riwayat Pekerjaan
Berisi tentang pengalaman anda selama bekerja di sebuah perusahaan atau di instansi lain. Banyak
perusahaan yang biasanya memasukan persyaratan pengalaman kerja ke dalam salah satu point
penilaian pelamar kerja. Di bawah ini adalah contoh format CV untuk isian pengalaman bekerja.
5. Riwayat Pengalaman Kerja
Tahun : Dari tahun .....................S/d.............. Photo
Instansi / Perusahaan : ..........................................................
Posisi : ..........................................................
Untuk isian lain biasanya berisi penjelasan karakter pribadi dan kemampuan si pelamar.

2. Contoh Lain Curriculum Vitae Bahasa Inggris

CV (curriculum vitae) berfungsi sebagai pelengkap dalam surat lamaran pekerjaan. CV biasanya dilihat
oleh seorang yang ditugaskan perusahaan untuk melihat riwayat pendidikan. Curriculum Vitae berisi
tentang profil dan riwayat pekerjaan atau pun prestasi seseorang. Untuk membuat curriculum vitae
sebenarnya sangatlah mudah, kita hanya diminta untuk menceritakan riwayat pendidikan dan pengalaman
kerja yang pernah kita lakukan. Namun yang menjadi masalah saaat ini banyak perusahaan yang meminta
kepada calon karyawan yang ingin melamar di perusahaan itu untuk mengajukan CV dalam bahasa Inggris .
Contoh 1
Full Name : Muhammad Andrian
Gender : male
Place, Date of Birth : Bandung, March 12, 1989
Address : Desa bandung RT 01/ 04 , No 2 Cistrict Kembaranan Banyuwangi East Java
Religion : Islam
Nationality : Indonesia
Marital Status : Married
Height, Weight : 170 cm, 60 kg
Mobile : 082138386055
Phone : 0281 – 234234234
E-mail : [email protected]

Educational Background
1996 – 2000 : Taman Mentari Elementary School, Bandung
2000 – 2003 : Demi Bandung Jaya Junior High School, Bandung
2003 – 2007 : Sembilan Bintang , Bandung
2007 – 2010 : Islamic Education Department at the Syarif hidayatullah University ( UIN) , Jakarta

Course & Education

1998 – 1999 : Computer & Internet Course at Balatker Bandung, Bandung
1999 – 2002 : English Language Course at EFC Bandung, Bandung

Organizational Experience
2003 – 2004 : Operations Director
2007 – 2008 : Leader Of Karangtaruna Desa SukaBlog
2007 – 2008 : Head of Education and life sill Department Surabaya
2007 – 2008 : DEMA UIN Jakarta
2008 – 2009 : Head Of DPD HIMABA, central java

Working Experience
2007 – 2009 : Teacher in Al Azhar Senior High School Bandung
2007 – 2008 : Teacher in MA Bakung Bandung

Computer Skills
Programming, Information Networking, microsoft excel, microsoft word, Internet Programming, microsoft access,
microsoft power point, graphic design visual basic, adobe photosop, corel draw.

Personality
Good attitude, target oriented, communicative, kind, be responsible, diligent, tolerant.
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 Ada banyak format contoh CV yang dapat anda jadikan sebagai daftar riwayat hidup. Namun yang paling
umum digunakan adalah seperti yang telah saya sebutkan di atas.
Contoh 2
Arman Wijayanto
67 Depok, Sout Jakarta
Telephone: (021) 78965567 (Home); 08888896543 (Mobile)
[email protected]

Professional Profile
A senior manager who has the dedication and success orientation in any business achievement within the company. He
has created a lot of marketing strategies that have an impact on the growth of the company's assets. Experienced in
working with many leading brands in the automotive retail industry and in a competitive way. Has an excellent capacity
in the leads and has been working in the company for such a long period of time. Have excellent systems thinking,
interpersonal skills, smooth communication, good negotiation skills and the great ability to develop and to maintain
internal and external relationships to be able to mutually beneficial. Enjoyed every working environment and team
collaboration system has a highly structured and well.

Career Summary
2005–2008 TYRES Indonesia LTD
Interim Network Development Manager
1. Perform a project management redevelopment of retail sales in the Indonesian market strategy that aims to expand the
market of automotive industry
2. Successfully developed a business idea franchise with turnover increase over 50 % in one year
3. Develop the site online automotive marketing
4. Working closely with many automotive businesses to develop marketing networks
5. Actively involved in the retail store concept renewal
6. Develop staff and move directly to form an academy automotive company

2000–2005 BDW GROUP

2005–2005 Managing Director, BDW Contact Ltd
 Having a full responsibility for the establishment and management of new business at any branch Actively involved in the
provision of marketing services to consumers in many branches of the company
 Collaborate well with professionals and third parties in order to increase the company's network
 Perform software organizations to employees management
 Introduce a variety of services and facilitating corporate special 24 hour service for consumers
 Provide management and support to staff so that they achieve the maximum performance in the world of work
 Provide facilities for staff so that they are able to create an excellent customer service
 Maintain full benefits and accountability of losses up to $ 5 million and then achieve revenue growth by more than 10%
each year
 Improve marketing management for companies and reduce losses
 Enabling a 5% increase of the actual gross margin in one year through the implementation of staff work in incentive
scheme

Education and Qualification

S-1 Degree Economic Management Indonesi University
Professional Development
Management Development software
Effective Management of industry
Marketing Management skills
Appraisal Training of Management
Presentation Skills through a High Technology
Team Work Building
Finance for Non-financial Managers
Creativity Training
IT Skillsofil
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, Blog, Online Marketing and Email
Personal Details
Driving Licence : Full
Health : Excellent; non-smoker

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 Contoh 3
DAFTAR RIWAYAT HIDUP
(Curriculum Vitae)
Data Pribadi / Personal Details
Nama / Name : ……..............................................................................................
Alamat / Address : ……..............................................................................................
Kode Post / Postal Code : ……..............................................................................................
Nomor Telepon / Phone : ……...............................................................................................
Email : ……..............................................................................................
Jenis Kelamin / Gender / Sex : ……..............................................................................................
Tanggal Kelahiran / Date of Birth : ……..............................................................................................
Warga Negara / Nationality : ……..............................................................................................

Preferensi Pekerjaan / Job Preference

Bidang Pekerjaan yang diminati :
Career Interest
Gaji yang dikehendaki : Rp.
Expected Salary
Ketersediaan waktu :  Senantiasa tersedia
Availability  Setelah tanggal : ......../ ........./ .........
 Selama : ........ bulan

Riwayat Pendidikan dan Pelatihan/ Educational and Professional Qualification

Jenjang Pendidikan/ Education Information :
Periode Sekolah / Institusi / Universitas Jurusan Jenjang IPK
-

Pendidikan Non Formal / Training – Seminar

No Tahun Pendidikan Non Formal / Training – Seminar
1
2
3

Riwayat Pengalaman Kerja/ Summary of Working Experience

1 Tahun : ……….…………………………………………………………………………………….
Instansi / Perusahaan : .…………………………………………………………………………………………...
Posisi : .……………………………………………………………………………………………
Penghasilan Terakhir : ....…………………………………………………………………………………………
Job Deskripsi : ….…………………………………………………………………………………………

Kesimpulan / Executive Summary

(Penjelasan singkat mengenai kualifikasi, kemampuan dalam pekerjaan, dan data personal lainnya)

Demikian CV ini saya buat dengan sebenarnya.

(......................................)

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3. FORMAT PENULISAN TANGGAL DALAM BAHASA INGGRIS

Apakah kalian pernah merasa kesulitan saat menulis tanggal dalam bahasa Inggris? Penulisan
tanggal dalam bahasa Inggris memang ada berbagai macam dan formatnya.
Beberapa Penulisan tanggal dalam bahasa Inggris pun sedikit berbeda dengan penulisan tanggal
bahasa Indonesia. Dan jika kalian membandingkan penulisan tanggal format American da British
pun juga berbeda.
1. Penulisan Tanggal (Cardinal Number) 2. Penulisan Nama Bulan
1st first 16th sixteenth 1 January Jan J
2 th second 17 th seventeenth 2 February Feb F
3 th third 18 th eighteenth 3 March Mar M
4 th fourth 19 th nineteenth 4
April Apr A
5 th fifth 20 th twentieth 5
6 th sixth 21st twenty-first 6 May May M
7 th seventh 22nd twenty-second 7 June Jun J
8 th eighth 23rd twenty-third 8 July Jul J
9 th ninth 24 th twenty-fourth 9 August Aug A
10 th tenth 25 th twenty-fifth 10 September Sep S
11 th eleventh 26 th twenty-sixth 11 October Oct O
12 th twelfth 27 th twenty-seventh 12
November Nov N
13 th thirteenth 28 th twenty-eighth
14 th fourteenth 29 th twenty-ninth December Dec D
15 th fifteenth 30 th thirtieth
31st thirty-first

3. Format Penulisan Tanggal

Format British: Day-Month-Year American: Month-Day-Year
A the Twelve of August, 2014 August the Twelve, 2014
B 12th August 2014 August 12th, 2014
C 12 August 2014 August 12, 2014
D 12/4/2014 4/12/2014
E 12/4/14 4/12/14
F 12/04/14 04/12/14

Keterangan:
Penulisan setiap tanggal memiliki format masing-masing sesuai dengan tujuan penggunaannya.
Hal ini didasarkan atas formlitasnya, kesopanannya, serta tujuan nya. Nah untuk keterangannya
sebagai berikut:
 Format A
Format A digunakan untuk penulisan tanggal pada bagian yang sangat formal. Biasanya
digunakan untuk surat undangan, surat resmi, dll.
 Format B&C
Format ini adalah format yang paling banyak digunakan. Tahukah anda, sebenaranya format
ini merupakan format yang tidak terlalu formal. Jadi jika kalian menulis surat resmi
sebaiknya gunakan format A. Tetapi jika hanya untuk penulisan surat yang semi formal
tetapi sopan, kalian bisa menggunakan format B & C. Contohnya saja surat lamaran
pekerjaan.
 Format D&E
Ketika kita ingin menulis memo, surat pemberitahuan, surat pribadi, dan surat bisnis lainnya
yang bersifat pribadi kita bisa mengguankan format D dan juga E. Karena format ini
memang format untuk situasi yang kurang formal.
 Format F
Lalu bagaimana jika kita ingin menulis tanggal pada dokumen yang resmi dan teknis? Pada
dokumen-dokumen ini memang dianjurkan menggunakan format F. Tetapi format ini juga
bisa digunakan pada halaman yang tidak resmi. Karena fungsinya ganda, bisa resmi dan
tidak resmi

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3. Latihan Latihan
Latihan 1.
Jakarta, August 29, 2012 Attention To:Sukarmadi Resources Manager PT. Gilang Persada
BumiJl. Cendrawasih No. 45Jakarta Pusat Dear Mr. Sukarmadi,I wish to apply for the position of
Accounting Staff that was advertised on Tempo, August 27, 2012.I have over one year
experience as an Accounting with PT. Rizky Finance and have experience of a widevariety of
pattern techniques. My computer skills are very good, and I have an excellent record as a reliable,
productive employee.I am looking for new challenges and the posistion of Accounting Staff
sounds the perfect opportunity. Your organisation has an enviable record innovation in investor
financial cosultant, and an excellent reputation asan employer, making the position even more
attractive.I enclose my CV for your inspection and look forward to hearing from you soon. I am
available for interview atyour convenienceSincerely yours,Pujiwati Martani

Latihan 2
Bekasi, April 7th, 2007 Attention To:HRD Manager PT. Pranata InformatindoJl. Raya Sudirman
No. 17Bekasi Dear Sir/Madam,I have read from your advertisement at Republika that your
company is looking for employees to hold someposition. Based on the advertisement, I am
interested in applying application for Engineer position accordingwith my background
educational as Engineering Physics.My name is Iswandi Lubis, I am twenty three years old. I
have graduated from Engineering Physics Department ISTN on March 2007. My specialization
in Engineering Physics is Instrumentation and Controlspecialist. I consider myself that I have
qualifications as you want. I have good motivation for progress andgrowing, eager to learn, and
can work with a team (team work) or by myself. Beside that I posses adequatecomputer skill and
have good command in English (oral and written).With my qualifications, I confident that I will
be able to contribute effectively to your company. Herewith Ienclose my :1. Copy of Bachelor
Degree (S-1) Certificate and Academic Transcript.2. Curriculum Vitae.3. Copy of Job Training
Certificate from Unocal Indonesia Company.4. Recent photograph with size of 4x6I would
express my gratitude for your attention and I hope I could follow your recruitment test
luckily.Sincerely,Iswandi Lubis

Latihan 3.
Jl. Raya Flamboyan 21Bojong Depok Baru 2Cibinong 16914Phone : 021 - 87903802June 11th,
2007 Attention To:Mr. Haryono SujatmikoPT. Bumi Sentosa DamaiJl. Garuda No.
33Bogor Dear Mr. Sujatmiko,I am a graduate student in Computer Science at Indonesia
University, and I will be awarded an M.S. degree inJuly 2007. I am currently looking for a
position related to Database/Graphics Package Design in the researchand development
department of a major company.Before coming to Indonesia University, I designed, supervised,
and completed a CAD system. The functioncovers vector, character and curve generation,
windowing, shading, and transformations. At Indonesia University, my research work involves
Compilation of Relational Queries into Network DML. Toenhance my background, I have taken
some courses in computer graphics and database, and I haveexperience in and an understanding
of the design of databases. With this b background, I certainly believe thatI am competent to
meet challenging tasks and can make a good contribution to your company.Enclosed is my
resume, which indicates in some detail my training and experience. I sincerely hope that
myqualifications are of interest to you and that an interview might be arranged at your
convenience. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours,Putri Puji Lestari

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