Collocations

Lesson 1: What are Collocations & Why Important

Collocations are natural word combinations (e.g., make a decision, not do a decision). They improve fluency and show a wide lexical resource in IELTS. In this lesson, students learn why collocations matter for both Speaking and Writing.

  • Instruction: Read the PDF, watch the video, then try the task.

  • Task Example: Write 3 collocations with the word decision (e.g., make a decision, reach a decision, final decision).

gray concrete wall inside building
gray concrete wall inside building
Lesson 2: 7 Types of Collocations

Students are introduced to seven main types: adverb+adjective, adjective+noun, noun+noun, noun+verb, verb+noun, verb+preposition, verb+adverb. Using them makes English natural and precise.

  • Instruction: Study examples in the PDF, Watch lesson, then practice with the task.

  • Task Example: Write one collocation for each type (e.g., deeply concerned, brief introduction, apartment building, data shows, take notes, focus on improving, work hard).

white and black abstract painting
white and black abstract painting
Lesson 3: Common Collocations for IELTS Topics

This lesson applies collocations to frequent IELTS themes like Education, Health, and Technology, helping learners expand vocabulary for exam answers.

  • Instruction: Review the examples, then create your own sentences.

  • Task Example: Write 2 collocations for each topic:

    • Education: access to education, take an exam

    • Health: balanced diet, suffer from stress

    • Technology: use the internet, download a file

worm's-eye view photography of concrete building
worm's-eye view photography of concrete building