How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
apologise
To say that you are sorry.
Example: He apologised for arriving late.
Natural collocation: apologise sincerely
forgive
To stop feeling angry about someone’s mistake.
Example: It can take time to forgive someone.
Natural collocation: forgive a mistake
socialise
To spend time with other people socially.
Example: We socialise with colleagues after work.
Natural collocation: socialise with friends
invite
To ask someone to come to an event or place.
Example: We invited them to dinner.
Natural collocation: invite someone over
arrangement
A plan agreed with other people.
Example: We made arrangements for Saturday.
Natural collocation: make arrangements
conversation
An informal talk between people.
Example: We had an interesting conversation.
Natural collocation: start a conversation
impression
An idea or feeling you form about someone.
Example: She made a strong first impression.
Natural collocation: first impression
respect
Admiration or consideration for someone.
Example: Mutual respect is essential in a team.
Natural collocation: show respect
communicate
To share information, thoughts or feelings.
Example: Try to communicate clearly and calmly.
Natural collocation: communicate effectively
relationship
The connection between two people.
Example: They have a close working relationship.
Natural collocation: build a relationship
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “to say that you are sorry”? apologise
- 2. Which word means “to stop feeling angry about someone’s mistake”? forgive
- 3. Which word means “to spend time with other people socially”? socialise
- 4. Which word means “to ask someone to come to an event or place”? invite
- 5. Which word means “a plan agreed with other people”? arrangement
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.