As Spanish speakers learning English, it’s important to understand and use common collocations in English grammar. A collocation is a combination of words that are often used together in English, and they can vary depending on the context in which they are used. In this article, we’ll explore some common collocations at the B1 and B2 levels, and provide examples and explanations for each one.
This collocation means to choose between two or more options. For example, «I need to make a decision about which university to attend.»
This collocation means to stop doing something for a short period of time in order to rest or relax. For example, «Let’s take a break from studying and go for a walk.»
3. Have a conversation
4. Give advice
This collocation means to provide suggestions or recommendations to someone. For example, «My friend gave me some great advice about how to prepare for a job interview.»
This collocation means to accept the blame or consequences for something. For example, «I will take responsibility for the mistake I made and make sure it doesn’t happen again.»
This collocation means to use a situation or opportunity to benefit oneself. For example, «I want to take advantage of the extra time I have this weekend to catch up on my reading.»
8. Have an impact
9. Keep in touch
10. Make progress
This collocation means to improve or move forward in a task or activity. For example, «I am making progress in my English studies thanks to the help of my language teacher.»
Now that we’ve explored some common collocations, let’s practice using them in context!
Read the following text and fill in the blanks with the correct collocation:
As a student, it’s important to (1) _______ your English studies seriously if you want to (2) _______ in your language skills. One way to do this is to (3) _______ advantage of the resources available to you, such as language courses and online resources. However, it’s also important to (4) _______ the time to (5) _______ a good study schedule that works for you. This may involve (6) _______ with your teacher or a study group to (7) _______ your progress and (8) _______ any areas that need improvement. Remember, it takes (9) _______ to (10) _______ progress, but with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your language goals.
