ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 11

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 11

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:

go bankrupt
say for certain/sure
catch someone’s eye
tell the difference
get this over with

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Slide 5:
go bankrupt
(unable to pay what you owe so a law court authorizes someone to sell your assets to pay your debts)

Slide 6:
The picture shows the logo of the Chrysler automobile company.

Sentence: On April 30, 2009, Chrysler, one of the most famous automobile brands in the U.S.A. went bankrupt.

Note: Chrysler was deeply affected by the financial crisis of 2008. It became part of the Stellantis group.

Slide 7:
In the picture we see two fishing boats hauled up onto the beach.

Sentence: With disputes between the UK and the EU following BREXIT, there were fears that many fishermen would go bankrupt.

Slide 8:
say for certain/sure
(to know with certainty)

Slide 9:
The picture shows a man sitting on his motor bike making a phone call.

Sentence: He called his wife and said: “I should be home by 6 but I can’t say for certain.

Slide 10:
The picture shows a girl with her leg in plaster.

Sentence: There’s one thing you can say for sure: “She’s not going to be playing tennis again in the near future!”

Slide 11:
catch someone’s eye
(attract someone’s attention, be noticed)

Slide 12:
The picture shows actress Bo Derek posing on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

Sentence: Wearing a dress by Lloyd Klein, Bo Derek caught the eye of the photographers on the red carpet.

Slide 13:
In the picture we see a tour guide in a hotel lobby raising his hand.

Sentence: Raising his hand high, he was hoping to catch the eye of the tour group.

Slide 14:
tell the difference
(to be able to detect a person or thing as being distinct from another)

Slide 15:
The picture shows two little boys who are identical twins.

Sentence: It can be very difficult to tell the difference between identical twins if they wear the same clothes!

Slide 16:
In the picture we see some beautiful orchids.

Sentence: Some artificial flowers are so well made you can hardly tell the difference between them and the real thing.

Slide 17:
get this/it over with
(to complete an unpleasant but necessary task as soon as possible)

Slide 18:
In the picture we see a member of the military undergoing a physical examination.

Sentence: He was nervous about the physical examination and just wanted to get it over with.

Slide 19:
In the picture we see an employee looking worried, sitting opposite her boss, about to receive a reprimand.

Sentence: Her boss said: “OK, we both know why you are here so let’s just get this over with.”

Slide 20:
Again, the 5 collocations are:

go bankrupt
say for certain/sure
catch someone’s eye
tell the difference
get this over with

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