Malaysian Friends

Situation 1 : Do you have Malaysian friends? Click on the button below to meet one. You need to have winamp to play the file.

Guess The Key Phrases

Don't worry, the transcript is at the bottom of this page. You can check it later. Now I have an activity for you. I would like you to guess the key phrases in the sound file. Listen to them first.

Then match the numbers you heard with the options below:

A. I don't want you to misunderstand.

B. I tell you where does he come from.

C. To introduce a new friend.

D. The spelling of his name.

Sentences

How would Kim from Korea introduce himself to his new Malaysian friends? Select appropriate words from the audio to complete the sentences:

" Biar saya _____ diri sendiri. Nama saya Kim dan saya ____ _____ Korea."

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Situation 2 : Do you often visit your Malaysian friends at their homes? Try to ascertain what happened in this situation.

Guess the Key Phrases

Listen carefully to the key phrases before matching them with the descriptions below:

A. A polite way to tell your friend that you are leaving.

B. You want to find out if your friend is at home.

C. You will phone your friend later.

D. You have an appointment with him.

Sentences

One of your Malaysian friends is rather forgetful. How would you remind him of your appointment with him tomorrow? Again, use clues from the audio to complete the sentences:

" Wahai sahabatku, kita ada _____ esok. Bolehkah saya _____ sebelum pukul 8 untuk mengingatkan kamu?"

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Transcript for situation 1

"Mari saya memperkenal seorang kawan baru. Ini Chris. Ejaan namanya C-h-r-i-s , jangan anda sangka ejaannya k-e-r-i-s pula! Dia berasal dari negeri Sabah."

Guess the key phrases:

A.Jangan anda sangka B. Berasal dari C. Memperkenalkan kawan baru D.Ejaan namanya

Sentence:

" Biar saya memperkenalkan diri sendiri. Nama saya Kim dan saya berasal dari Korea."

Transcript for situation 2

"Adakah Chris di rumah? Eh, dia sudah pergi ke bandar? Mungkin dia terlupa akan janji temu kami. Tidak apalah, saya menelefonnya nanti. Saya minta diri dulu, kak."

Guess the key phrases:

A.minta diri B. Adakah Chris di rumah C.Saya menelefonnya nanti D. Janji temu kami

Sentences:

" Wahai sahabatku, kita ada janji temu esok. Bolehkah saya menelefon sebelum pukul 8 untuk mengingatkan kamu?"

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