IELTS: Unlock the Power of Collocations & Impress Examiners! (#ielts #vocabulary #ieltspreparation #englishowlacademy)
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Seeking to elevate your IELTS score? Look no further than the power of collocations! The English Owl Academy equips you to master these natural word partnerships, propelling your English fluency and leaving a lasting impression on examiners.
Beyond Basic Verbs: Everyday Collocations
Imagine a world where every sentence is a monotonous string of basic verbs. Yawn! Thankfully, the beauty of English lies in its rich tapestry of collocations – words that naturally pair together to create a smooth and natural flow. Here are some common verbs you can elevate with collocations:
- Have: Have breakfast, have fun, have a phone call
- Make: Make your bed, make a decision, make a friend
- Do: Do your homework, do your best, do the dishes
- Take: Take a shower, take a break, take notes
- Keep: Keep calm, keep a secret, keep fit
- Get: Get dressed, get ready, get along (with someone)
- Go: Go home, go shopping, go to school
These verbs don’t exist in isolation in natural English. Mastering their collocations is key to achieving native-like fluency.
Collocations in Action: Putting Theory into Practice
Let’s see how collocations transform your spoken English:
Scenario 1:
Examiner: Tell us about your daily routine.
Student (Without Collocations): I wake up in the morning and eat breakfast. Then, I exercise and put on clothes. Finally, I check that I have everything before I leave.
Student (With Collocations): I wake up early and have breakfast. Then, I do my exercises and get dressed. Before leaving, I make sure I have everything I need.
Scenario 2:
Student (Without Collocations): What are you planning to do after you graduate?
Student (With Collocations): I plan to get a job in marketing and make a difference in the industry. In the future, I’d like to get married and start a family.
Notice the difference? Collocations make your English sound effortless and natural, a key factor in impressing IELTS examiners.
Expand Your Vocabulary Arsenal: Exploring a World of Collocations
Collocations extend far beyond basic verbs. Here’s a glimpse into the diverse world you can explore:
- Adverb + Adjective: completely satisfied, extremely happy
- Adjective + Noun: heavy snowfall, strong coffee
- Noun + Noun: building permit, traffic jam
- Noun + Verb: pay a compliment, take a nap
- Verb + Noun: get some rest, make a suggestion
- Verb + Adverb: whispered very softly, laughed hysterically
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