ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 9

Learning English collocations makes language learning much easier, and it 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. Prepositions can be very confusing for English students. Learn them as part of collocations in English and your accuracy will increase.

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.

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 – Learn COLLOCATIONS in ENGLISH – Module 9

Slide 2:

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

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Slide 3:
We will consider 5 common collocations:

harbour resentment
no laughing matter
a cigarette dangling from his/her mouth
change the subject/conversation
conscious of the fact

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harbour resentment
(harbour: to give shelter or refuge to, or to hold in the mind
resentment: anger or bitterness due to feeling wronged or offended
Hence, harbour resentment means to keep feelings of anger or bitterness in the mind and heart, not letting go)

Slide 6:
After being the center of attention all his life, he harboured resentment against his baby sister after she was born.

Slide 7:
Harbouring resentment can have a negative effect on a person’s health, contributing to heart attacks, strokes, low immunity and skin conditions.

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no laughing matter
(not something to be taken lightly, something to be treated seriously)

Slide 9:
After the practical joke went wrong, his friend said: “This is no laughing matter. Someone could have been injured!”

Slide 10:
Finding termites under your house is no laughing matter.

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a cigarette dangling from his/her mouth
(a cigarette hanging or protruding downwards from a person’s mouth)

Slide 12:
This is a sketch based on an iconic photograph of movie icon James Dean, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

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As part of his rebellious image, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, would often perform on stage with a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

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change the subject/conversation
(start speaking about a different subject, often because the current subject is sensitive or causing an emotional response)

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When she saw her Dad getting upset about his upcoming operation, she said: “Let’s change the subject.”

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As the discussion began to get heated, he suggested it was time to change the conversation.

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conscious of the fact
(to be aware of something, to view something with seriousness)

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He was conscious of the fact that he was very late, and started to drive too fast.

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She was conscious of the fact she had put on a few kilos, and started jogging every afternoon.

Slide 20:
Again, the 5 collocations are:

harbour resentment
no laughing matter
a cigarette dangling from his/her mouth
change the subject/conversation
conscious of the fact

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As you are interested in English collocations in use, be sure to view the video for module 8:
ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 8

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