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0:03 Welcome to Jakarta. Learning English is fun. Steve Harvey here. We are going on a learning journey in the amazing city of Jakarta. That's right, Jakarta, Indonesia. We're going to talk about daily life and learn English. Jakarta is a big, bustling, beautiful city. So many people, so much happening. Every day is an adventure here. And every adventure is a chance to learn. You meet people, you talk to people, you buy things, you make things. All of that is practice for your English. See, Jakarta is your giant classroom. Learning anything new takes a little courage, but it doesn't have to be scary. We're going to make it simple. We're going to make it plain, like talking to a friend. You, me, and a little bit of English. It's going to be easier than you
0:48 think. Okay, so the sun is coming up in Jakarta. You hear the sounds of the city waking up. Maybe some roosters, maybe some motorbikes. It's a new day, a fresh start. What's the first thing you do? You open your eyes, you stretch a little. Good morning, world, you might say. Or maybe, good morning, Jakarta. This is how we start our English adventure. Simple words for a simple start. Now, you get out of bed. What's next? Time to get yourself ready for the day. You go to the bathroom. You brush your teeth. Say it. Brush my teeth. You wash your face. Wash my face. Maybe you take a shower. Take a shower. Then you get dressed. Get dressed. See, simple actions, simple English words. You're already speaking English and it's not even 7:00 a.m. You are doing great. Just great. All right, you're fresh and clean. Now what? Breakfast time. My
1:35 favorite time. In Jakarta, breakfast can be many things. Maybe some booer ayam. That's chicken porridge or nasi uduk, coconut rice. Delicious. You can say I'm eating breakfast. This food is yummy. All right, let's move into the kitchen. Now, the kitchen is the heart of the home, you know, and it's a fantastic place to practice English. Why? Because you're doing things. You're active. Today, let's imagine we are cooking something famous, something delicious from Indonesia. How about nasi gorang? Fried rice. Everybody loves nasi gorang. Am I right? So, let's get our ingredients ready and our English words ready, too. First, what do we need for nasi gorang? We need rice, of course. Cooked rice, we need an egg or maybe two eggs. Some vegetables, onions, garlic, carrots, maybe a little bit of chicken
2:21 or shrimp if you like. And don't forget the keycap Manny's sweet soy sauce. These are your ingredients. Your ingredients. Say it with me. Good job. You're learning cooking words already. This is how we do it, step by step. Okay. What should we do first? Let's chop the onions and garlic. Sure. Here you are. Be careful. S3 media group. Person carefully handling a kitchen knife. People discussing in a kitchen at at stock at at distribute equally. Good idea. Can you pass me the knife, please? All right, folks. We've cooked. Now, let's go shopping. Where do many people in Jakarta buy fresh food? At the Per, the traditional market. Oh, the Per is a lively place. So many colors, so many smells, so many sounds, vendors calling out, people bargaining. It's an
3:06 experience, let me tell you. And it's another great place to use your English. Even a few simple words can help. So, grab your shopping bag. Let's go. What can you find at the Pasar? everything. Fresh fruits like mangoes, bananas, rambbitans. So many exotic fruits. You can say, "I like mangoes." Or ask, "Are these rambutans sweet?" Then you have vegetables, spinach, carrots, chilies, lots and lots of green leafy vegetables. You can point and say, "I want those tomatoes, please." Learning the names of fruits and vegetables is useful and healthy, too. Eat your veggies, folks. Your body and your English will thank you. Hello. How much are these mangoes? These are 10,000 rupia each. Okay. Are they ripe? Are they ready to eat? Yes. very ripe and sweet. All right, now after all that cooking and shopping, what happens? The house
3:53 might get a little messy, right? So, it's time to talk about cleaning up. I know, I know chores aren't always fun, but a clean home is a happy home. You agree? And guess what? We can learn English while we clean. Yes, even scrubbing floors can be educational. So, let's put on a smile and let's talk chores. It's all part of daily life in Jakarta. And daily life is our English classroom. What are some common cleaning tasks? Well, you might need to sweep the floor. Get that broom and sweep, sweep, sweep. Then maybe you mop the floor to make it shiny. You dust the furniture. Get rid of that dust. You wash the dishes after a meal. You do the laundry, wash the clothes, you take out the trash. These are all good, useful English verbs. Verbs are action words, and cleaning is full of action. Let's imagine a family talking about chores.
4:40 Okay, team. Let's clean the living room. Good idea. I can dust the shelves. Section six, getting around Jakarta. Simple English for your journey. Jakarta is a massive city, folks. It's huge and people are always on the move. Going to work, going to school, visiting family. So, let's talk about getting around. Commuting, as they call it. This is another part of daily life and another chance to use simple English. You don't need fancy words to navigate. Just a few key phrases can help you. So, let's learn how to talk about travel in Jakarta. What are some common ways to travel here? You have the Trans Jakarta bus. It has its own lane. You have the KRL commuter line, the train. Lots of people use these every day. And then you have OJ motorcycle taxis, quick and zippy, or regular taxis and ride hailing
5:27 apps. You can say, "I take the bus to work." Or, "The train station is over there." Simple sentences to describe your journey. It's all about practice every single day. Let's try a little dialogue. Imagine you're at a bus stop. You Excuse me. Does this bus go to Monus? Monus is a famous landmark. Someone. Yes, it does. This bus goes to Monus. You Thank you. How long does it take? Section seven. Family time. Evening conversations and connecting. The day is winding down in Jakarta. You're home from work. Kids are home from school. You've cooked. You've shopped. Maybe you've cleaned. Now it's time for family, time to relax. This is a precious time of day, folks. A time to connect with your loved ones. And it's also a perfect time to practice English
6:12 in a comfortable, safe space. Your home, let's talk about those evening conversations. Simple chats that mean so much. So, what do families talk about in the evening? You can talk about your day. How was your day? Is a great starter. Your child might say, "School was fun today." Or, "I learned something new." You can share about your work. Work was busy but good. Using simple past tense, I went. I saw. I did. This helps you practice talking about past events. It's all about sharing and listening. Parent one, how was school today, dear? Child, it was good. We learned about animals. Parent two, oh, that's interesting. What animals? Child, tigers and elephants. It was cool. Parent one, that sounds like fun. And how was your day, honey? To parent two. Parent two, it was
7:01 productive. Section eight. Practice makes perfect easy tips for daily English. We've talked about a lot of things today. Cooking, shopping, cleaning, traveling, family time, and how you can learn English in all these moments. But Steve, you might say, "How do I get better? How do I really make progress?" Well, let me tell you a secret. It ain't no secret. Practice. That's right. Good old practice. Practice makes perfect or at least much better. Don't be afraid to try. Don't be afraid of mistakes. Mistakes are just proof that you are trying. So, how can you practice English every day? First, use it. Even a little bit helps. Try to think in English sometimes. When you see an object, think of its English name. Table, chair, window, book. You can even put little labels on things at home.
7:46 Write the English word on a piece of paper. Stick it on the fridge, on the door, on the mirror. This helps you see and remember new words. It's like your own personal English dictionary around you. Another fun way to practice is with media. Watch simple English cartoons or TV shows, something easy to understand with clear voices. You can use subtitles in English or your own language. This helps you connect the sounds with the words. Listen to English songs. Simple ones at first. Section nine. You got this. Keep learning and shining bright. Well, look at that. Our time is almost up. We've been on quite a journey today, haven't we? We walked through daily life in Jakarta. From morning routines to evening chats. We talked about cooking delicious nasi gorang, shopping at the vibrant poser, even making chores a
8:33 learning game. And all along the way, we sprinkled in some English. Simple, practical English you can use every day. That was the goal. And I think we did good. Learning English or any new skill is a journey. It's not a race, folks. It's a marathon. There will be easy days. There will be challenging days. But every step forward is progress. Learning English can open up so many doors for you. new friends, new opportunities, new ways to see the world. It's a powerful tool and it's within your reach. You just got to keep at it, keep trying. And most importantly, believe in yourself because I believe in you. Steve Harvey believes in you. So, what's the main message I want you to take away? It's this. You got this. You absolutely got this.
