HOW IMPORTANT ENGLIS IN BUSINESS

English has fast become the world’s most prominent language and its rapid rise to prominence has largely contributed to the ever increasing importance of English for business. English today is a universal language spoken around the world. Latest statistics shows that around 350 million people of the global population of 6 billion speak some form of English. However, this number alone is not indicative of the importance of English for business. In order to adequately examine this influence, it is necessary to examine the many uses the English language has in the corporate and political world of today.

The absolute need to work as part of a global economy has become the paramount priority for businesses and individuals in the present corporate culture who wish to grow and be successful. Part of achieving success, one must be able to communicate efficiently if one intends to build sound networks on a global scale. To do this one must master the Lingua Franca of the business world. Today it is English.

Defining English for business is not an exact science instead the definition of Business English depends entirely on its use and the point of view of those who defines it. Some would define business English in a specialised viewpoint i.e. dealing with individual professions such as legal, medical and human resources, each having its set of unique terms and practices. Another equally compelling perspective on English for business is that it is more of a melding of specialist vocabulary. These attributes are general conversation and standard skill sets such as correspondence etiquette (letters and email etc.) and presentation skills to name a few.

Irrespective of a viewpoint English for business is a necessary skill. Non-native speakers must master it if they are to interact with corporate entities and individuals in English speaking countries or even business in non-English speaking countries that use English as a common language. Having proper command of the English language in these circumstances is essential and an absolute necessity if students are to achieve career success. As such the importance of learning English for business, must not be underestimated or downplayed, as it has become the de facto language in the business world today.

Students looking for ways to study English for business have many options open to them such as courses and classes offered by reputed institutions. However on of the most popular options available today is the internet, which provides students a vast number of resources to study. One of the best is English Club TV, which hosts shows such as “Business English” and “Art of Conversation” that are specially designed to teach international students English for business.

Pengertian Adverbial Clause

Adverbial clause adalah dependent clause yang berfungsi sebagai adverb (kata keterangan) dan memberikan informasi tentang verb, adjective, atau adverb yang berada pada independent clause dengan kapasitasnya menjawab pertanyaan: how, when, where, why, atau to what degree. 

Adverbial clause dimulai dengan suatu kata yang disebut subordinate conjunction (when, after, because, though, etc). Kata ini berguna untuk menjembatani hubungan dengan independent clause yang diterangkan. Gabungan klausa ini dengan independent clause dinamakan dengan complex sentence, yaitu kalimat yang terdiri dari independent dan satu atau lebih dependent clause.

Macam-macam adverbial clause antara lain: adverbial clause of time (waktu), place (tempat), cause & effect (sebab & akibat), purpose & result (tujuan & hasil), condition (pengandaian), contrast/consession (pertentangan), manner (cara), dan reason (alasan).

Rumus Adverbial Clause

Rumus complex sentence dan adverbial clause adalah sebagai berikut.

Complex Sentence:

Independent Clause (S + V +/- …)* + Adverbial Clause

Adverbial Clause:

Subordinate Conjunction + S + V +/- …

*S + V +/- … = predicate

Ada 9 macam jenis Adverbial Clause:

1. Adverbial Clause of Place

Adverb Clause of Place adalah adverbial clause yang menyatakan tempat, dan dapat menggunakan subordinating conjunction: where, wherever, anywhere, everywhere.

Contoh penggunaan Adverbial Clause of Place dalam kalimat :

• Wherever you are, I’ll pray for you. (Dimanapun kamu, saya akan mendoakan mu).
• You can go wherever you want. (Kamu dapat pergi kemanapun kamu mau).

2. Adverb Clause of Time

Adverb Clause of Time adalah klausa yang menyatakan waktu. Untuk menunjukkan adverb clause of time kita bisa menggunakan subordinating conjunctions, seperti: after, as soon as, as long as, before, since, until, when, while, whenever.

Contoh penggunaan Adverbial Clause of Time dalam kalimat :

• When I was playing video game, she knock my door. (Ketika saya sedang bermain game, dia mengetuk pintu ku).
• Before I read history book, I have read a novel. (Sebelum saya membaca buku sejarah, saya telah membaca sebuah novel).
• ·  After my father watched TV, he asked to buy a coffee. (Setelah ayah saya menonton TV, dia meminta saya untuk membelikan Kopi.)

3. Adverb Clause of Reason

Adverb Clause of Reason adalah jenis klausa yang menyatakan alasan, kita dapat menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: as, because, since.

Contoh penggunaan Adverbial Clause of Time dalam kalimat :

• Since it’s raining so heavily, I can’t go to campuss. (Karena hujan deras, saya tidak dapat pergi ke kampus). Amanda doesn’t go to school because she is sick. (Amanda tidak pergi kampus karena dia sakit).

4. Adverb Clause of Manner 

Adverb Clause of Manner adalah jenis klausa yang menyatakan cara.

• Do as I ask you to do. (Lakukan seperti apa yang saya minta kamu lakukan).

5. Adverb Clause of Contrast / Concession

Adverb Clause of Contrast adalah jenis klausa yang menyatakan perbedaan atau pertentangan. kita dapat menggunakan subordinating conjunctions:altough, even, though, while, where as untuk menunjukkan adverb clause of contrast.

Contoh penggunaan Adverb Clause of Contrast dalam kalimat:

• She is still poor although she has worked so hard. (Dia masih sangat miskin meskipun dia telah bekerja sangat keras).

6. Adverb Clause of Condition 

Adverb Clause of Condition adalah adverbial clause yang menyatakan syarat, kita dapat menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: if, even if, only if, unless.

Contoh penggunaan Adverb Clause of Condition pada kalimat :

• You can reach your dream, if you do your best. (Kamu dapat meraih mimpimu, jika kamu melakukan yang terbaik).
• You won’t be rich unless you work hard. (Kamu tidak akan menjadi kaya, kecuali jika kamu bekerja keras).

7. Adverb Clause of Result 

Adverb Clause of Result adalah klausa adverbial yang menyatakan akibat.

Contoh penggunaan Adverb Clause of Result dalam kalimat:

• She is so short that she can’t become a stewardess. (Dia sangat pendek sehingga dia tidak bisa menjadi pramugari).
• She studies so hard that she is successful in her study. (Dia belajar keras sehingga dia sukses).

8. Adverb Clause of Purpose 

Adverb Clause of Purpose adalah klausa yang menyatakan tujuan.

Contoh penggunaan Adverb Clause of Purpose dalam kalimat:

• Diana takes a computer lesson in order that she can get a job easily. (Diana mengambil pelajaran komputer agar dia dapat memperoleh kerja dengan mudah).
• They eat nutritious food so that they will keep healthy. (Mereka makan makanan bergizi supaya mereka tetap sehat).

9. Adverb Clause of Comparison 

Adverb Clause of Comparison adalah jenis klausa yang menyatakan perbandingan.

Contoh penggunaan Adverb Clause of Comparison dalam kalimat:

• Raditya can speak English as fluently as his teacher. (Raditya dapat berbicara dengan bahasa inggris sefasih gurunya).
• An elephant is stronger than a cat. (Seekor gajah lebih kuat dari seekor kucing).

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RI can be center of regional
growth, says Jokowi

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Indonesia could be the center of growth in the Asia-Africa region thanks to its geopolitical and geo-economical conditions.

“Seen from its geopolitical and geo-economical conditions, Indonesia could be the center of growth in the region,” he said before departing to Malaysia from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta on Sunday.

He said stable conditions in the region would allow Indonesia to become the center of growth in the region.

“In the future, we will pay more attention to maritime development, enhancement of bilateral cooperation, construction of infrastructure and this all will lead to good economic growth,” he said as quoted by Antara news agency. (rms)(++++)

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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Indonesia could be the center of growth in the Asia-Africa region thanks to its geopolitical and geo-economical conditions	He said stable conditions in the region would allow Indonesia to become the center of growth in the region
“Seen from its geopolitical and geo-economical conditions, Indonesia could be the center of growth in the region,” he said before departing to Malaysia from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta on Sunday.
“In the future, we will pay more attention to maritime development, enhancement of bilateral cooperation, construction of infrastructure and this all will lead to good economic growth,” he said as quoted by Antara news agency. (rms)(++++)

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Garuda second-worst performer
in SE Asia

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia was ranked second from bottom on the list of Southeast Asia’s publicly listed airlines in terms of financial performance, according to data from the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA).

Data from the aviation think tank that was released on April 21 shows that out of 18 publicly listed airlines or subsidiaries and affiliates that reported financial results, only seven were in the black.

Garuda Indonesia was among the worst performers with US$419 million in operating losses, ranking second from bottom above Thai Airways, which recorded $523 million in operating loss, the data showed.

“Thailand was set back by a prolonged period of political instability, which significantly impacted inbound demand, meanwhile Indonesia was heavily impacted by the depreciation of the rupiah, weaker economic growth and [uncertainty surrounding] the presidential election,” the group said.

There were more than 40 full-service passenger carriers operating in Southeast Asia in 2014, including regional operators.

CAPA estimates that fewer than 10 of these carriers were profitable in 2014, among which were Bangkok Airways, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.

Of the 22 low-cost carriers (LCCs) operating in Southeast Asia in 2014 only about five were profitable, including three publicly listed carriers — Cebu Pacific, Malaysia AirAsia and Thai AirAsia, CAPA said.

According to CAPA, the situation will improve this year due to the reduction in oil prices and expected capacity cuts at two of the main flag carriers, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways.

Arista Atmadjati, industry analyst and marketing specialist for PT Garuda Indonesia, concurred saying that Indonesian airlines, particularly Garuda should take advantage of the expected capacity cuts at Malaysian Airlines and Thai Airways, by taking over the routes operated by the airlines this year.

“For instance the Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur route. Garuda should increase the capacity or operate a more frequent schedule to grab the market,” Arista told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.

Separately, aviation analyst Gerry Soejatman said that it would remain hard for the national airline to improve its performance this year despite the plunging oil price, as Transportation Ministry’s Regulation No. 91/2014 on a price ceiling mechanism had begun to take its toll on the country’s airline industry.

“It will remain difficult for Garuda to improve its performance due to its weakening domestic market. It looks like the government’s ceiling and floor price policy has started to have a negative impact,” Gerry said.

Under the regulation, the price floor for scheduled low-cost airlines is set at 40 percent of the maximum price, up from 30 percent previously.

Garuda booked net losses of $373 million in 2014 — compared to $11.2 million net profits in 2013 — as foreign exchange losses and rising costs squeezed its revenues.

Garuda Indonesia president director Arif Wibowo previously attributed the company’s poor financial performance to the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar and the rising price of fuel, which touched a record high last year.

He also blamed the regulatory aspects that were less favorable to the country’s aviation industry.

Apart from the external aspects, Arif said that Garuda was in an investment stage in 2014, during which they brought 35 new aircraft for the expansion of both Garuda and its low-cost arm Citilink. - See more at: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/04/27/garuda-second-worst-performer-se-asia.html#sthash.DoVba1Lg.dpuf

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“Thailand was set back by a prolonged period of political instability, which significantly impacted inbound demand, meanwhile Indonesia was heavily impacted by the depreciation of the rupiah, weaker economic growth and [uncertainty surrounding] the presidential election,” the group said.	Of the 22 low-cost carriers (LCCs) operating in Southeast Asia in 2014 only about five were profitable, including three publicly listed carriers — Cebu Pacific, Malaysia AirAsia and Thai AirAsia, CAPA said.
“For instance the Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur route. Garuda should increase the capacity or operate a more frequent schedule to grab the market,” Arista told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.	Arista Atmadjati, industry analyst and marketing specialist for PT Garuda Indonesia, concurred saying that Indonesian airlines, particularly Garuda should take advantage of the expected capacity cuts at Malaysian Airlines and Thai Airways, by taking over the routes operated by the airlines this year.
“It will remain difficult for Garuda to improve its performance due to its weakening domestic market. It looks like the government’s ceiling and floor price policy has started to have a negative impact,” Gerry said.	Gerry Soejatman said that it would remain hard for the national airline to improve its performance this year despite the plunging oil price, as Transportation Ministry’s Regulation No. 91/2014 on a price ceiling mechanism had begun to take its toll on the country’s airline industry.
	Arif said that Garuda was in an investment stage in 2014, during which they brought 35 new aircraft for the expansion of both Garuda and its low-cost arm Citilink.