ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 6

Learning English collocations can greatly improve your fluency and confidence. In this video we examine 5 common collocations.

Two illustrated examples are used for each of these common expressions which is then followed by two repeat Modules so these English collocations we well embedded in your memory.

You will build a mental library of common English phrases. Spend a moment looking at the picture and then listen carefully as the sentence example using the collocation is used and start memorizing these daily English expressions.

In this video, learn the meaning and definition of:

keep a secret
make a profit
take your time
catch fire
break the law

A review and repeat section at the end will help you to commit these 5 collocations to memory. Even if you feel confident with these collocations, do the Repeat 2 exercise. It is done at a fast rate, and this will test whether you have instant recognition.

Here is a transcript of the video – COLLOCATIONS IN ENGLISH – Module 6

Slide 2:

Be sure to watch the introductory video to this playlist before doing this exercise.

Click on the link below in the Description . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AINOUe8C0UI

Slide 3:
We will consider 5 common collocations:

keep a secret
make a profit
take your time
catch fire
break the law

Slide 4:
keep a secret
(not sharing information which should be kept confidential or hidden)

Slide 5:
She said to her friend: “I’ve got some personal news, but I’ll only tell you if you can keep a secret.”

Slide 6:
She could never keep a secret. Within 5 minutes she was telling everybody.

Slide 7:
make a profit
(to earn money from a business transaction)

Slide 8:
Due to a major increase in overheads, local businesses were finding it more and more difficult to make a profit.

Slide 9:
After many years of being in debt, the undersea Eurotunnel between France and England finally made a profit in 2007.

Slide 10:
take your time
(don’t rush or hurry, just relax)

Slide 11:
She loved Sunday mornings when she could just get up and take her time without having to rush to work.

Slide 12:
As she was getting ready, she heard her partner say sarcastically: “Take your time, don’t worry, we are only half an hour late already!”

Slide 13:
catch fire
(begin to burn)

Slide 14:
Never leave a frying pan unattended as it can easily catch fire.

Slide 15:
On his way home his car overheated and caught fire!

Slide 16:
break the law
(to go against the law, to fail to obey)

Slide 17:
Many people don’t realize that jaywalking* is actually breaking the law.

*Definition of jaywalking: walking in or crossing the road other than at a suitable crossing point without regard for approaching traffic

Slide 18:
When Paul McCartney visited Japan in 1980, he was arrested and jailed because he broke the law by carrying marijuana into the country.

Slide 19:
Again, the 5 collocations are:

keep a secret
make a profit
take your time
catch fire
break the law

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