ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 10

Learning English collocations in use 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 10

Slide 2:

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Slide 3:
We will consider 5 common collocations:

come to a decision
in charge of
break the news
catch a cold
make an effort

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The first is . . .

come to a decision
(to make a decision after a period of examination or uncertainty)

Slide 6:
After studying colour charts for a week, they still couldn’t come to a decision on what colour to paint the bedroom.

Slide 7:
The waitress stood patiently waiting to take the order as the customer took their time coming to a decision.

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in charge of
(to be responsible for)

Slide 9:
She always felt stressed when her boss went away, leaving her in charge of the office.

Slide 10:
President Biden put his vice-president, Kamala Harris, in charge of the immigration problem at the southern border.

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break the news
(to tell someone important information)

Slide 12:
His first thought after being fired was: “How am I going to break the news to my wife?”

Slide 13:
He had to break the news to his brother that their father had had a stroke and was in hospital.

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catch a cold
(to become infected with a cold)

Slide 15:
There is usually a 1-to-3-day incubation period before a person realizes they have caught a cold.

Slide 16:
With so much work at the office, she thought to herself, “What a time to catch a cold!”

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make an effort
(to attempt to do something)

Slide 18:
His girlfriend said: “You could at least make an effort to look a little interested when I’m talking to you!”

Slide 19:
He really made an effort to look smart for his brother’s birthday, and even wore a tie!

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Again, the 5 collocations are:

come to a decision
in charge of
break the news
catch a cold
make an effort

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As you are interested in English collocations in use, be sure to view the video for module 9:
ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 9

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