Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI Semester Genap, Starting, Continuing, and Ending a Conversation in English

Good communication is very important in daily life, especially when talking about interesting topics. In this lesson, students will learn useful phrases to start, continue, and end a conversation. Knowing these expressions will help students speak English more easily and confidently.

To make learning more fun, we will use a conversation about Pandawara Group, a group of young people who care about the environment. They are famous for their innovative activities in cleaning up trash from rivers and beaches. Their efforts have inspired many people to take better care of nature.

Example Conversation

Situation: Anna and Budi are discussing the contributions of Pandawara Group to the environment.

Anna       : Hi Budi! Have you heard about Pandawara Group? (Starting)
Budi        : Oh, hi Anna! Yes, I have. They are an amazing group of young environmental activists.
Anna       : Exactly! They clean up rivers and beaches to help reduce pollution. I think their work is inspiring. What do you think? (Continuing)
Budi        : I totally agree. Without their efforts, many places would still be full of garbage. (Continuing)
Anna       : That’s true. Their dedication has encouraged many people to join their clean-up events. (Continuing)
Budi        : Absolutely! They use social media to spread awareness, and now more people support their movement. (Continuing)
Anna       : *Yes! It shows how young people can make a big difference. Well, I have to go now, but let’s talk more about environmental heroes next time. (Ending)
Budi        : Sure! See you later, Anna. (Ending)

Explanation of Expressions Used

Here are some useful expressions used in the conversation above, categorized by function:

Starting a Conversation:

• Hi! How are you?
• Have you heard about…?
• Can I ask you something?
• I was wondering if you know about…

Continuing a Conversation:

• Exactly! I think…
• That’s interesting. Tell me more!
• I see your point, and I’d like to add…
• Oh really? Why do you think so?
• That reminds me of…

Ending a Conversation:

• Well, I have to go now.
• It was nice talking to you.
• Let’s continue this conversation another time.
• See you later!
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Exercises

Vocabulary Exercise: Match the words with their meanings.

1. Activist
2. Pollution
3. Awareness
4. Conservation
5. Community

a. Protecting natural resources
b. A group of people living together
c. A person who takes action for a cause
d. Understanding or knowledge about something
e. The presence of harmful substances in the environment

Conversation Practice: Fill in the blanks with suitable expressions.

1. ____! Have you heard about the new environmental program?
2. That’s a great idea! ____. Can you explain more?
3. Well, it was nice talking to you. __!

Comprehension Questions: Answer the following questions based on the conversation.

1. What is Pandawara Group, and what have they done for the environment?
2. Why does Budi think Pandawara Group’s efforts are important?
3. How do they encourage more people to join their activities?
4. How has social media helped Pandawara Group’s movement?
5. What expressions did Anna and Budi use to start, continue, and end their conversation?

By mastering these expressions, students will be able to hold smooth and engaging conversations in English. Keep practicing and have fun learning!

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