First of all, I want to say thanks for Jesus Christ because of His guidance and blesses. I'm here because You're grace (:
Our sincere thanks also go to the english teacher,Ma'am Lilik Tiara. Because of his hard work and his patient to teacher,guides and gives the best aducation for me , my family , and all friends for our efforts,direction,motivations,ideas, and spritis to support this English Primbon :)
I hope this primbon helps us to learn about English better for our life

Minggu, 06 Mei 2012

PASSIVE VOICE


Definition
Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action.
 In the passive sentence, the object of an active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb.
Only transitive verbs are used in the passive. Intransitive verbs such as happen, sleep, come and seem cannot be used in the passive.


When rewriting active sentences in passive voice, note the following:
• the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence
• the finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle)
• the subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or is dropped)






Agent
     In a passive clause, we usually use a phrase beginning with by if we want to mention the agent - the person or thing that does the action, or that causes what happens.
If you want to change an active sentence which has two objects into its passive forms, there are two ways:
1. Make its indirect object into the subject of the passive sentence.
2. Make its direct object into the subject of the passive sentence.

Pattern: be + past participle
Example:
- The boy are listening to a story.
The story was being told by grandfather.

- Snow white eats a poisonous apple
A poisonous apple is eaten by snow white




The rules for forming the passive voice,

(1) The sentence should have Object (Transitive Verb).

(2) Object in the active sentence becomes the subject in passive sentences.

(3) said his work should form the III (Past Participle) preceded by a to be (am, is,are, was, were the resource persons, been) and
(4) The structure of the sentence by tenses.

A. Simple Past Tense
Structure —> Subject + was/were + Past Participle
Example:
(A) Fire destroyed the house. —> (P) The house was destroyed by fire.

B. Simple Present Tense
Structure —> Subject + am/is/are + Past Participle
Example:
(A) People all over the world speak English. —> (P) English is spoken all over the world.

C. Present Perfect Tense
Structure —> Subject + have/has been + Past Participle
Example:
(A) The students have copied the lesson. —> (P) The lesson has been copied by the students.

D. Present Continuous Tense
Structure —> Subject + am/is/are + being + Past Participle
Example:
(A) She is typing the letter. —> (P) The letter is being typed.

E. Simple Future Tense
Structure —> Subject + shall/will be + Past Participle
Example:
(A) They will sign the contract next week. —> (P) The contract will be signednext week.

F. Passive Voice with Auxiliaries
Structure —> Subject + aux + be + Past Participle
Example:
(A) He must finish the work today. —> (P) The work must be finished today.

SURPRISES AND DISBELIEVES




Definition
A feeling that we feel when heard an amazing news which surprised and amazed us an expression  that we show/ say when we know /hear/see something that rather difficult to believe .Used to express something that we cant or impossible.


To express surprise or disbelief:
-What a surprise! That’s a surprise!
-(Well), that’s very surprising!
-Really?
-What?
-Are you serious? You must be joking!
-You’re kidding!
-Fancy that!
-I must say … surprises me.
-I  find that hard to believe.


Suprising  amazement of something :
-Fantastic
-It’s great
-It’s terrific
-Wonderful !
-What a lovely flowers !


When you got a surprising fact, you can say:
- Do you know what?
- Believe it or not?
- You may not believe it, but …
- Can you believe this?

You can respond to the surprising fact using these expressions:
- Really?
- Are you joking?
- Oh?
- Where? Show me.

Example of Surprise:
Rensi   : Whose car is that?
Yeyen  : It's Tami
Rensi   : Are you kidding me?
Yeyen :  No, I'm not. I saw her riding that car this morning
Rensi   : What's surprise!

Example of Disbelief:
Tetty   : I heard the news about tiren. What is tiren, Diana?
Diana  : "Tiren" stand for "mati kemarin". It is chicken meat taken from a dead chicken. In other word, it is a corpse.
Tetty  : I can't believe this! How can people sell such chicken meat?
Diana : Some say, they want to get more bucks of money.
Tetty  : I don't think they should do it. They cheat the buyers.
Diana : More than that. They harm the buyers.
Tetty  : That's right!

NEWS ITEM


Everyday we heard news in social network, television, radio, etc. From news we can get information.



Definition
News item is to inform the readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important.


The structure is:
• Newsworthy Event(s): recounts the events in summary form
• Background Event(s): elaborate what happened, to WHOM, in WHAT circumstances.
• Sources: comments by participants in, witnesses to and authorities’ expert on the event.


Significant Grammar Features:

Short, telegraphic information about story captured in headline
Generally using Simple Past Tense
Use of Material Processes to retell the event
Using Action Verbs, e.g.: were, run, go, kill, etc.
Using Saying Verbs, e.g.: say, tell
Focus on Circumstances
Use of projecting Verbal Processes in Sources stages

There are some rules that can help to make newspaper headlines more comprehensible.
The passive voice is used without the appropriate form of “be”.
It is unusual to find complex forms, generally the simple present form is used
The present progressive tense is used, usually to describe something that is changing or developing, but the auxiliary verb is usually left out.
To refer to the future, headlines often use the infinitive.
Headlines are not always complete sentences.




NARRATIVE TEXT







~ Snow White is a story in form of narrative text.


Definition
Narrative text is a text to entertain, to gain and hold a reader’s interest. It’s usually like a fable, myth, legend, folklore, etc. However narrative can be also written to teach or inform, to change attitudes/social opinion.



The Generic Structure :
Orientation (It is about who, when and where the story happened)
Complication (It is about the conflict in the story)
Resolution (It is the solution of the problem)
Coda (It is the moral value)


Kinds of Narrative Text
 -Myth
 -Legend
 -Fable
 -Folklore


Characteristic of Narrative Text
Entertain the readers
Structure of the text = orientation()- complication()- resolution()
Other Generic structure = evaluation and coda
Language features = nouns, adjectives, time conjuction and conjunctions, adverb and adverbial phrases, action verbs, saying verbs


The Typical Elements :
Setting (When and where the story occurs)
Characters (The most important people or characters in the story)
Initiating (Event An action or occurrence that establishes a problem and/or goal)
Conflict  (The focal point around which the whole story is organized)
Events (One or more attempts by the main character(s) to achieve the goal or solve the problem)
Resolution (The outcome of the attempts to achieve the goal or solve the problem)
Theme (The main idea or moral of the story)


Language feature:
Use of direct and indirect speech
Use pronoun
Use simple past tense
Use noun phrases
Use adjective


Example:
Sincere Will Get a Great Return

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom named Auretto, all people lived peacefully there. One of them was Charlita, the king’s daughter who was assumed as the most beautiful and kindest Princess of Auretto.

One day, Charlita looked blue. Because of that her father got confused. “What’s the matter my beautiful daughter? Why are you so sad?” asked King Fernando. Charlita was just silent. She did not say anything.

Then, King Fernando decided to make a competition to cheer Charlita again. After that, the palace representative announce: “I will make a competition. The aim is to make my daughter, Princess Charlita to be happy and laugh again. Everyone who can do it, will get a prize. It will be held tomorrow when the sun rises. Sign: King Fernando.”

The following morning, everybody came to the palace, tried to give their best performance. They seemed happy and laugh, but not for Princess Charlita. She was just silent and still looked sad.

King Fernando started to give up. No one amused his daughter. Then, there came a young handsome man. “Excuse me King Fernando. I would like to join your competition. But, would you mind if I took Princess Charlita for a walk?” said the young man gently. “As long as you make my daughter be happy again, it will totally alright.” said King Fernando. The young handsome man took Princess Charlita for a walk in a beautiful blue lake with a green forest around it. Princess Charlita smiled and looked happy after that. Every body looked happy, too. “I know why are you so my beautiful daughter. Now, I promise I will environment green. I regret for always destroying it. Finally, the environment around the kingdom became so beautiful and green, full of plants. Then, the young handsome man got a prize from the king. “I will marry you off my daughter.” said him. “That is the prize I promise for you. Thanks for keeping our environment well. Thanks for making my daughter happy again.”

Sabtu, 05 Mei 2012

NTRODUCTORY





There's an empty chair for new student! We should know him and make friends with him. But how? We can introducing him to our friends or make him introducing himself :)

Definition
Introducing it is a way of someone to introduce his or herself or introduce other people.
Let's learn how to introduce.


How Do You Introduce Yourself?
-Let me introduce myself , my name is Ollyfia Violetta.
-Hello, I am Cilla.
-Hello, my name is David Archuleta. You call me Dave.


How Do You Introduce Other People?
-I would like to introduce Kiko.
-I would like you to meet Alice.
-Excuse me, let me introduce my new friend. Her name is Debby.-
-Nana, this is Rio and Rio, this Nana.


How Do You Close or End the Conversation?
-See you!
-Well, I should be going now.
-I'm sorry. Buy I have to go now.
-It's been nice talking with you. See you later!
-Well, I must be off now. I'll talk you later.

When the subject is a clause
When the subject is a clause, the sentence usually begins with it. So instead of saying ‘That he was once a communist is true’, we say, ‘It is true that he was once a communist’.
It does not matter whether he comes or not. (Whether he comes or not does not matter.)
It is required that he should pay the fine. (That he should pay the fine is required.)
It is clear that he overheard our conversation. (That he overheard our conversation is clear.)
It is clear that you are not interested in this offer. (That you are not interested in the offer is clear.)
It cannot be denied that they tried their best to help him. (That they tried their best to help him cannot be denied. )
It doesn’t matter whether we buy it now or later. (Whether we buy it now or later does not matter.)


Introductory it with seem, appear and look
Introductory it is also used with seem, appear and look when the subject is an infinitive phrase, a phrase with a gerund in it or a clause.
It looked doubtful whether she would come
It seemed strange that she should behave like that.
It seems possible that she may quit the job.
It appeared unwise to offend him.
It does not seem much good going on with the work.


Introductory it as an object
It is sometimes used as the object of the verbs think, feel, deem, count, consider etc.
Don’t you think it dangerous to drive so carelessly?
I consider it a privilege to have this opportunity of welcoming you.
I think it odd that she doesn’t write to me these days.
I think it a pity that she could not win.
We think it improper that he should be so dictatorial.
He made it clear what he wanted.
I find it difficult to talk to him.


Introductory it in questions
The introductory it is sometimes used in questions.
Who was it that broke the window?
It is Peter who broke the window.
Why was it that he stole the bread?
It was because he was poor that he stole the bread.
When was it that the manager came?
It was at 10 am that the manager came.

GRATITUDE,COMPLIMENT AND CONGRATULATION





What do you think about this picture? In their Tea Time, maybe they talk about our material today: Gratitude, Compliment, and Congratulation. For example: "Thank you very much for inviting me in your tea time", said the girl in the middle to the girl with golden gown.

Gratitude is an expression that we show or say to express grateful feeling to other people. When speaking English, you say “thanks” very often. Please say “thank you” when people give you something, help you do something, wish you something and give you a compliment etc.


Some expression of gratitude:
-Thank you very much
-Thank you for your help
-I’m really very grateful to you
-You’re welcome
-Don’t mention it
-It’s a pleasure / My pleasure
-I want to express my gratitude to (my teacher, my father, etc)
-I am grateful to your help


Responding gratitude:
-It was the least I could do.
-You’re welcome
-No big deal.
-Don’t mention it.
-It’s a pleasure.
-That’s alright.
-Any time.


Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express/give praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will, for example:
On his/her general appearance
If you notice something new about the person’s appearance
When you visit someone’s house for the first time
When other people do their best


Some expressions of compliment:
-What a nice dress!
-You look great.
-You look very nice/beautiful/handsome.
-I really must express my admiration for your dance.
-Good grades!
-Excellent!
-Nice work!
-Good job!



Congratulations is an expression that we use to give the congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.


=>   Some expressions of congratulations:
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your success!
I must congratulate you.
Congrats! Finally, your dream comes true!
Please accept my warmest congratulations.
I’d like to be the first to congratulate you.


=>   Expression of congratulations in special events:
Happy birthday!
Happy Lebaran Day/Happy led!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Happy Valentine!
Happy anniversary!

FINITE VERBS






DefinitionA finite verb is a verb that is inflected for person and for tense according to the rules and categories of the languages in which it occurs.
Finite verb can form “ Independent clause “ which can stand by their own as complete sentences, an independent clause as a complete sentence. It contains the main subject and verb of a sentences.

In English , only verbs in certain mood are finite
These include :

=> Indicative mood : expressing a state of affairs.
   In indicative mood, finite verb have to use verb,                                                                
     example :
     a.The bulldozer demolished the restaurant.
     b.Ani is going to visit her mother in hospital.
     c.He has waited his father since morning.

=> Imperative mood : Giving a command.                                                                                                In imperative mood, finite verb is no need a subject because without using a subject, the sentence is clear.                                                                                                                           Example :
     a.Positive command
     b.Help me, please!
     c.Negative command
     d.Don't do that

ASKING ABOUT INFORMATION





In our daily life, sometimes we have to ask someone to gain information. But how? read these materials bellow:

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English.
The use of Questions :
What
When
Where
Why
Who
How



Combined with to be :
What is … Your name?
When was … He born?
Where are … The tickets?
Why were … They here?
Who are … Those people?
How is … Helen?



Combined with auxiliary verbs or Modals :
What do …
When did …
Where shall …
Why does …
Who might …
How could …
Etc.


Asking for information:
I’d like to know about this novel
I’m interested in the characters
Could you tell me more about it?
Do you know the plot?
Could you find out the solution?
Could I ask about the conflict?
Do you happen to know the writer?
Etc.



Guessing :
I’d say … I know where to find the book
It could be … somewhere in the library
Perhaps it’s … on the top of the shelf
I think it’s … not there anymore
It looks like … someone has taken the book
It’s difficult to say, but I’d guess …
It’s being borrowed by a student


Here are some of the most common :
Could you tell me…?
Do you know…?
Do you happen to know…?
I’d like to know…
Could you find out…?
I’m interested in…
I’m looking for...

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone :
I’m calling to find out…
I’m calling about…

Here are some sample phrases and sentences for asking information in English
What is this? This is a table
What is that? That is a chair.
What’s this? It’s a pen.
What’s that? It’s an apple.
What are these? These are pencils.
What are those? Those are books.
Where is Mr. King? He is over there.
Where is Ms. Knight? She’s (right) here.
Where’s Johnny? He’s in the house.
When’s the movie? It’s at 9:00.
When’s lunch? Lunch is at noon.
How is the food? It’s delicious.


Information about company :
What does your company do?
What is your specialty?
What do you specialize in?
What is your main line of business?


Information about products :
Could you give me some (more) information on this?
What can you tell me about this (product)?
Tell me about this one/model.


Information about Price :
What are you asking for this?
What does this sell for?
How much is it?
How much does it run?

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH






Definition
Direct Speech refers to reproducing another person’s exact words or saying exactly what someone has said (sometimes called quoted speech)
We use quotation marks (“__________”) and it should be world for word

For Example :
Nicky said, “it’s hot Or “it’s hot, “Nicky said”

Indirect speech refers to reproducing the idea of another person’s words
that doesn’t use quotation marks to enclose what the person said and it doesn’t have to be word for word.
Indirect Speech is sometimes called reported speech.

The tense usually changes when reporting speech this is because we are usually talking about a time in the post and obviously the person who spoke or ginally spoke in the past.

Remember
The changing of tenses
For example:
Direct speech and Indirect speech
Present simple Past simple
Vita said, “I eat fried rice”. Vita said that she ate fried rice.
Past simple Past Perfect
Mother said, “I went to market yesterday”. Mother said (that) she had gone to market the day before.
Future simple Past Future
Lea said, “I am going to wash my clothes”. Lea said (that) she was going to wash her clothes.
Dave said, “I will buy an I-Pod next week”. Dave said (that) he would buy an I-Pod the week after.
Present continuous Past continuous
Gama said, “I am playing football”. Gama said he was playing football.
Past continuous Past perfect continuous
She said, “I was teaching earlier.” She said she had been teaching earlier.



There are three kinds of dirrect and indirrect speech:

1. Statement
Dirrect speech (Present Tense): The students go to the library once a day
Indirrect speech (Past Tense): The students went to the library once day
Dirrect speech (Present Countinous Tense): The students are reading books now
Indirrect speech (Past Countinous Tense): The students were reading books then
Dirrect speech (Past Tense): The students borrowed books last week
Indirrect speech (Past Perfect Tense): The students had borrowed books the previous week
Dirrect speech (Present Perfect Tense): The students have returned the books
Indirrect speech (Past Perfect Tense): The students had returned the books
Dirrect speech (Future Tense): The students will borrow novels tomorrow
Indirrrect speech (Future Tense): The students would borrow novels the following day
Dirrect speech: The girls say, "We like reading een magazines."
Indirrect speech: The girls say that they like reading teen magazines.
Dirrect speech: Woody says,"I am on my way home."
Indirrect speech: Woody says that he is on his way home.
Dirrect speech: Riana says, " I can do this myself."
Indirrect speech: Riana says that she can do that herself.


2. Question
Dirrect speech: Peter asked me,"Do you play football?"
Indirrect speech: Peter asked me whether I played football.
Dirrect speech: Peter asked me,"When do you play football?"
Indirrect speech: Peter asked me when I play football.


3. Command
Dirrect speech: Mother said to me, "Turn off the TV and preapare yourself."
Inddirect speech: Mother told me to turn off the TV an preapare myself.
Dirrect speech: Nollan said to me, "Don't go anywhere after tou have done our homework."
Indirrect speech: Nollan told me not to go anywhere after I had done my homework.

MODALS IN THE PAST FORM


MODALS IN THE PAST FORM
Definition
Modals in the Past form dalam bahasa Indonesia adalah kata bantu pengandaian dalam bentuk lampau.
Modals in the past are :
1. Could
2. Would
3. Should
4. Shall




Modals
present
Past
can
could
will
would
shall
should
may
might


1. Could + Verb base
>>      To offer suggestions or possibilities
Example:          
Jason      :  Oh, no! I left my shorts.
Nate        : Don’t worry, Jason. You could borrow my shorts.

Mitchie  : I’m having trouble with English.
Demi     : Why don’t you ask Tess? Perhaps she could help you.

>>      To indicate that the ability existed in the past but doesn’t exist now.
Example: 
Mitchie    : Ras, can you climb the coconut tree?
Shane     : Well… I could climb coconut tree when I was so young. But I think I’m too heavy to climb it.

Selena      : Grandpa, what could you do when you were younger?
Grandpa   : When I was younger, I could swim across the big river very well and faster.

>>      To express polite requests
Example:   
*      Could I borrow your pencil (please)?
*      Could you lend me your jacket now?
*      Could you please close the door?
*      Could you pass the salt?



2.    Would + Verb base

>>      For an action that was repeated regularly in the past
Example:          
*      When I was a child, I would visit my grandparents every weekend.
*      On Sundays, when I was a child, we would all get up early and go fishing.


>>      Insert rather into the pattern and use this expression to express preferences
Example:          
Troy     :  What would you rather do in the weekend, go to the party or stay home?
Ryan    :  I would rather go to the party than stay home.

Gabriella  :  Which country would you rather visit?
Sharpay    :  I would rather visit Italia than Somalia.
>>      To express polite requests
Example:          
Nick         :  Would you mind cycling with me, Selena?
Selena    :  No, not at all. It would be nice.

Joey     : Would you please pass the helmet, Mary?
Mary     :  No problem.



3. Should + Verb base
>>      To give definite advice (advisability)
Example:          
Mom      : Putri, you should study tonight. You will have English test tomorrow, won’t you?
Mitchie  : I will, Mom.

Joe       : You should paint your door, Kevin. It looks terrible.
Kevin   : Yes, I know I should.
>>      To express the subject’s obligation or duty:
Example:          
*      You should practice for more than an hour.  (to musical friend)
*      They shouldn’t allow parking here; the street is too narrow.
*      Application should be sent before March 25th.



4. Might + Verb base

>>      To tell possibilities
Example:          
Nick     :   Where is Joe?
Kevin   :   He might be in the studio with Stella.
>>      To express polite requests
Example:          
Demi   : Might I borrow your coat?
Miley   : I’m afraid not. It has been brought by Hannah for weeks and I don’t know when he’ll return it.


When do we use modals ?
* To talk about someone's ability (or inability) to do something
example:"We can find your house without the street plan."
"She can't have a daughter that old!"
* To talk about an action that is necessary (or impossible, or not necessary)
example:"You must always have your driver's licence when you are driving your car."
"You needn't carry your passport around with you."
* To talk about a situation that is possible (or impossible)
example:"Do be careful with that glass, the baby might knock it over"

VOCABULARY AROUND HOUSE





Build Up :
Attic =People store things in the attic.
Ballroom =A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.
Box Room =A small room used for storage.
Cellar =Underneath the house.
Cloakroom =A small room where people put their coats.
Conservatory = A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.
Dining Room =A room where people eat.
Drawing Room =A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.
Games Room = A room in large houses where games are played.
Hall = The entrance passage to a house.
Larder =A small room used for the storage of food.
Library =A room where books are kept.
Lounge =Another name for living room.
Music Room =A room where people play music.
Office =A room where people work.
Pantry =A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.
Parlour =Old fashioned word for living room.
Sitting Room =Another name for living room.
Spare Room/Guest Room =A room where guests sleep.
Toilet = A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)
Utility Room =A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.

NOUN PHRASES


 NOUN PHRASES
Definition
The noun phrase is a group of words that ends with a noun. It can contain determiners (the, a, this, etc.), adjectives, adverbs, and nouns. It cannot begin with a preposition. Remember that both subjects and complements are generally noun phrases.

1. Noun phrases is constraction function as subject and object .
2. Noun phrases is either a single noun or pronoun or any group of words
containing a noun or a pronoun that function together as a noun or pronoun, as the subject or object of a verb.


- Kinds of noun phrases :
a. Noun + Noun, example : Office boy
b. Verb + Noun, example : Take a bath
c. Gerund + Noun, example : Throwing ball
d. Pronoun + Noun, example : My book
e. Adjective + Noun, example : Black board
f. Determiner + Noun, example : A pen

- The noun phrases in English composed petenhally of 3 parts, there are :
a. Head : The most usual kind of head of a noun phrases.
b. Pre Modification : Consists of a number of word classes in a specific order.
c. Post Modification : Must commonly used not by specific word classes or subclasses.

Example:

* My coach is happy.
* I like the cars over there.
* The woman who lives there is my aunt.
* Frankenstein is the name of the scientist not the monster.
* I consider Meong my favorite cat.
* Small children often insist that they can do it by themselves.
* To read quickly and accurately is John’s goal.
* Two of my guests have arrived.
* Mr. Jones spoke to Dr. James.
* My friend works with her father.
* Alex is a smart tall white boy.
* It's a beautiful red car.
* Mr. Aldy has just bought an expensive large house.

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT


 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Descriptive text
Descriptive text is available for a screen reader device to audibly describe a graph or map so a visually impaired user can understand the graphical information . Or to describe the characteristic of particular Person, thing , or place .

* Text structure:
- Identification: Identifies thing, person, place, phenomenon to be described.
- Description: Gives the information of particular thing, person, or
Place being discussed or describes parts, qualities, or
Characteristic.


* Language figures:
a. Topic is usually about the attributes of a think.
b. The use of think person pronoun forms is used.
c. The use of focus specific human and non human participants.
d. The use of reasoning expressed as verbs or noun.
e. The use of material.
f. The use of relation and mental process.

* Characteristic:
a. Use the simple present tense.
b. Using detailed noun phrases to provide information on the subject.
c. Uses relating verbs to provide information on the subject.
d. Use the thinking and feeling verbs to reveal personal views about the subject
author.
e. Use action verbs.
f. Use adverbials to provide additional information.
g. Use figurative language such as simile, metaphor.

* Grammatical features:
- Who? What?
- Using linking verb and simple present tense,
- Epithet: adjective or adjective phrase,
- Attributive (the)
- Use a attributive and identifying process,
- Focus an specific participants,
- Frequent use of epithets and classified in nominal groups

Example of Descriptive text
Bandengan Beach

Bandengan Beach or Tirta Samudra Beach is the famous beach in jepara. the place is very beautiful and romantic. people around Jepara, Kudus, Demak knows this place.
This place is located 7 kilometers north of Jepara city center. The way to get there is very easy. Just follow the traffic sign and you will find it. From the town square, follow the road to Bangsri then turn left when reached kuwasen village. You can take public transportation or by your own vehicle.
The white sandy beach which has pure water is good for swimming. The beach is save enough for swimming because the beach is shallow and the wave is not so big. This place is more beautiful at dusk. We can see the beautiful sunset with our family or friends.
In this location, we can sit and relax on the shelter while enjoy the natural beach breezy wind. It also has large pandan tree field. It is suitable for youngster activities such as camping.
If we want to sail, we can rent the traditional boat owned by local people. We can make voyage around the beach or we can go to pulau panjang (panjang island). Some time we can find banana boat and jet ski for rent.
In this place we can find many traditional footstalls. We can order traditional foods sold by the trader such as roasted fish, crab, boiled shell. Pindang srani is one of the delicious food enjoyed by the visitors.
come to the bandengan beach and you will find a paradise on the tips of Muria peninsula.

OFFERING


PRIMBON : OFFERING
Offering is the expression of “ Would you like....”is normally used for offering something to someone.

Example:
Ratna : Would you like a juice, Brenda?
Brenda : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm...this juice tastes good
Ratna : Thank you. I’m glad you like it.


Expression of offering:
Ways to say it
* Would you like a cup of tea, Carol?
* Should I get you a bottle of water?
* Could I offer you a glass of milk, Veronika?
* Would you care some salad?

Offering to friends:
* Want some?
* Have some?
* Chocolate?
* Grab some for yourself

Less formal expressions:
* Would you like to have a pancake?
* Why don't you have some lemonade?
* What can I get for you?
* What will you have?Declining an offering
* No, thanks
.* No, really won't, thanks
* Not for me, thanks.

Accepting an offering:
* Thank you.
* Yes, please
* I'd like it very much
* That would be very nice