Important Announcement
17 March, 2020 at 1:39 PM
ELC is proud to provide virtual options for new and existing students to continue their English learning without disruption as we follow recommendations from health experts to practice social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Utilizing Readmore... updated and innovative online teaching methods, ELC invites English language learners from around the world to join us for our online classes, which continue to be taught by our most experienced and veteran teachers. In addition to our online courses, our School Directors will be available in person, to provide drop-in hours and any additional support that may be needed for local students.
If you have any questions about ELC, current courses, or are a new student looking for options to enhance your English skills while typical daily activities are disrupted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Special offers are currently available for new students!
The health and safety of our students, staff, and host families are our first priority and we look forward to moving our community online temporarily while prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 takes place.
Important Announcement
17 March, 2020 at 1:39 PM
ELC is proud to provide virtual options for new and existing students to continue their English learning without disruption as we follow recommendations from health experts to practice social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Utilizing updated and innovative online teaching methods, ELC invites English language learners from around the world to join us for our online classes, which continue to be taught by our most experienced and veteran teachers. In addition to our online courses, our School Directors will be available in person, to provide drop-in hours and any additional support that may be needed for local students.
If you have any questions about ELC, current courses, or are a new student looking for options to enhance your English skills while typical daily activities are disrupted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Special offers are currently available for new students!
The health and safety of our students, staff, and host families are our first priority and we look forward to moving our community online temporarily while prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 takes place.
“I’m so interested under learning English vocabulary!”
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“I’m so interested about learning English vocabulary!”
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“I’m so interested in learning English vocabulary!”
Much better!
The Struggle
Collocations fall into the category of English vocabulary that students either love or hate. It is estimated that more than 30% of English is comprised of these collocations. But, what the heck are they and how can I use them!?
Collocations
Words that go together naturally in English. Typically comprised of 2 or more words which sound “naturally” together.
Check out these examples:
Why Bother?
Collocations are a great way to make your language sound more natural and fluent. Native speakers use them to add variety in their speech, and to enrichen their expressions. It is also commonly believed that we learn language better when they are in “chunks,” rather than single words.
Learning Collocations Tips
My American Life
Let’s look at a typical conversation between a couple of American college students. Try and find the collocations!
Max and Jessica
J: Hey Max! What’s up? I haven’t seen you all day.
M: Oh, hi Jessica. Not much is up with me. I was just hanging out in the library studying. I have a test to make up.
J: Which class are you studying for? Maybe I can help.
M: That would be awesome! Thanks. It’s an Art History 101 test.
J: Well, you know I major in Art, so this won’t take long to prepare you for it.
M: I’m glad to hear that. Let’s get down to business shall we?
J: That works for me!
Practice
Now try writing your own dialogue using collocations. I’m sure you will find that they just fall out of your pen!
