
Vocabulary: Collocations in Use
Learn which words go together naturally so you sound fluent.
Description
Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to native speakers, like:
•“Make a decision” (not “do a decision”)
•“Heavy rain” (not “strong rain”)
In this lesson, you’ll:
•Learn 10–15 useful collocations
•Practice using them in dialogues and mini stories
•Start speaking more naturally and confidently
✔ Practical exercises for conversation and writing
✔ Based on Cambridge Collocations in Use
No need to buy a textbook! You can also bring your own vocabulary lists or favourite English materials, and we’ll work on them together.
No need to buy a textbook! You can also bring your own vocabulary lists or favourite English materials, and we’ll work on them together.
- Not sure which Vocabulary lesson to start with: Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs or Collocations? You can try a 30-minute trial lesson to see how it works for you.
Or, if you’d like a more structured approach, check out the 4-lesson Vocabulary Taster Pack, which covers Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, and Collocations. You’ll get a discount and a full experience of all four areas.
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