The document discusses collocations, which are combinations of words that frequently occur together in English. It explains their significance in language learning and provides examples of verb, business, and adjective collocations. The document emphasizes that collocations cannot be translated literally and are essential for effective communication.

1. COLLOCATIONS
Two or more words that are commonly used
together in English.

2. Yesterday, while I was doing
some exercise, I had a
sharp pain in my chest, so I
made an appointment to see
the doctor.
This is a difficult topic, so
you’ll have to do your best
not to make a mistake.

3. We use them all the time…
what’s wrong with these phrases in Spanish
• A juan le introdujeron ganas de salir. ¿?
• Cuando empecé a nadar, obtuve un calambre.
• El amigo de mi hermano me narró un chiste muy
gracioso.

4. We use them all the time… in Spanish
X A juan le introdujeron ganas de salir.
Le dieron ganas de ganas de salir.
X Cuando empecé a nadar, obtuve un calambre.
Me dio un calambre.
X El amigo de mi hermano me narró un chiste
muy gracioso.
Me contó un chiste.

5. In any language
• It’s very useful to understand collocations
because they can’t be translated literally from one
language to another.
• Learning collocations is very useful for
expressing yourself in another language, and
also for understanding what people are saying.

6. Verb Collocations
•To feel free
•To come prepared
•To save time
•To find a replacement
•To make progress
•To do the washing up

7. Business Collocations
•To key in a PIN
•To deposit a check
• Hard-earned money
• Protection money
• Conterfeit money

8. Adjective Collocations
• Absolute agony
• Complete astonishment
• Absolute despair
•Total ecstasy
• Uther loathing
•A complete idiot

9. Collocations with Big
•A big disappointment
•A bit improvement
•A big mistake
Types of persons
•A big drinker
•A big dreamer
•A big spender

10. Collocations with do and make

11. Collocations with see, look, and watch

12. Common verbs collocations