Репост из: IELTS SPEAKING 9.0
Here are 20 commonly used collocations that are especially useful for IELTS Speaking.
1. Make a decision
Example: “It’s always difficult to make a decision under pressure.”
2. Take responsibility
Example: “I believe everyone should take responsibility for their actions.”
3. Have an impact on
Example: “Technology has a significant impact on the way we communicate.”
4. Pay attention to
Example: “During the lecture, I tried to pay attention to every detail.”
5. Raise awareness
Example: “Campaigns are launched to raise awareness about environmental issues.”
6. Break a habit
Example: “It’s hard to break a habit, but it’s not impossible.”
7. Gain experience
Example: “I want to gain experience by working in different fields.”
8. Set goals
Example: “It’s important to set goals to stay motivated.”
9. Deal with problems
Example: “I often deal with problems calmly and rationally.”
10. Build relationships
Example: “Social media can help people build relationships across the globe.”
11. Meet expectations
Example: “Students are under pressure to meet their parents’ expectations.”
12. Run a business
Example: “My dream is to run a successful business one day.”
13. Face challenges
Example: “We all have to face challenges in life, but they make us stronger.”
14. Take part in
Example: “I enjoy taking part in group activities at school.”
15. Save time
Example: “Using online tools can save time when doing research.”
16. Catch a glimpse of
Example: “During the tour, we caught a glimpse of the famous landmark.”
17. Lose interest
Example: “After a while, I lost interest in the book because it was too predictable.”
18. Have access to
Example: “Everyone should have access to quality education.”
19. Keep in mind
Example: “It’s important to keep in mind the cultural differences when traveling.”
20. Take into account
Example: “We need to take into account the environmental impact of our actions.”
1. Make a decision
Example: “It’s always difficult to make a decision under pressure.”
2. Take responsibility
Example: “I believe everyone should take responsibility for their actions.”
3. Have an impact on
Example: “Technology has a significant impact on the way we communicate.”
4. Pay attention to
Example: “During the lecture, I tried to pay attention to every detail.”
5. Raise awareness
Example: “Campaigns are launched to raise awareness about environmental issues.”
6. Break a habit
Example: “It’s hard to break a habit, but it’s not impossible.”
7. Gain experience
Example: “I want to gain experience by working in different fields.”
8. Set goals
Example: “It’s important to set goals to stay motivated.”
9. Deal with problems
Example: “I often deal with problems calmly and rationally.”
10. Build relationships
Example: “Social media can help people build relationships across the globe.”
11. Meet expectations
Example: “Students are under pressure to meet their parents’ expectations.”
12. Run a business
Example: “My dream is to run a successful business one day.”
13. Face challenges
Example: “We all have to face challenges in life, but they make us stronger.”
14. Take part in
Example: “I enjoy taking part in group activities at school.”
15. Save time
Example: “Using online tools can save time when doing research.”
16. Catch a glimpse of
Example: “During the tour, we caught a glimpse of the famous landmark.”
17. Lose interest
Example: “After a while, I lost interest in the book because it was too predictable.”
18. Have access to
Example: “Everyone should have access to quality education.”
19. Keep in mind
Example: “It’s important to keep in mind the cultural differences when traveling.”
20. Take into account
Example: “We need to take into account the environmental impact of our actions.”