229: Collocations with GET

Collocations with GET

Keep in mind that get is the most versatile verb in English because depending on what word comes after it, it changes meaning. It's difficult to say how many collocations there are with get, but the following is a good way to remember some of its most common ones.

1. Do you always get along with all partners in a classroom?
2- Do you usually get over an ear infection quickly or slowly?

Can you guess the meaning of all expressions here? See the examples provided in the chart. And in case you don't understand any of them, ask your teacher next time you go to class.

217: Ways of Measuring in English

Ways of Measuring in English

All languages have different ways of measuring products such as bread or paper. Many of these particular collocations are unique in each language and we must learn them to sound properly in English.

In Spanish you may say "una mano de bananos," but English employs a different expression: "a bunch of bananas."

Read the following information and learn more expressions.

#207: Tricky Prepositions

Tricky Prespositions

There are some prepositions or collocations that are very tricky. If they are not used or understood correctly, then the meaning is distorted. See the following chart and study it to improve your English.

#198: Collocations with "Break"

Collocations with "Break"

To continue learning vocabulary and new expressions in English, here you have a set of collocations linked to the verb break. Do you understand all the expressions? If not, it's time to use your dictionary.

#!97: English Collocations: Adjective + Heart

English Collocations: Adjective + Heart

How many expressions can you think for the word "heart?" Well, here you have plenty of expressions to practice or to learn.

#196: Common English Collactions: Get

Common English Collocations: Get

English is indeed full of collocations like probably most languages. Get is probably the most important verb in English for collocations and here you have a pretty nice list.

#195: Exercise & Sports: Do / Go / Play

Exercise & Sports: Do / Go / Play

If you are a sports person or like to talk about sports with your partners, pay attention how these expressions are conformed with these verbs.

#193: Collocations with "have"

Collocations with "have"

Here you have more collocations with verbs in English, and in this case with have a chart with expressions linked to "have." Take a look at it to learn some new expressions.

#191: Taking Care of Yourself: Vocabulary and Expressions

Taking Care of Yourself: Vocabulary and Expressions

In the following infographic you are provided with some vocabulary and expressions connected with your healthy life. Review them and learn those expressions.

#190: Collocations with "do"

Collocations with "do"

Certain words are only used with "do," while others are just connected to "make."

Here you have a nice list of expressions only linked with "do."

#174: Tricky Prepositions

Tricky Prepositions

For those of you who are worried about how to use prepositions in English correctly, here you have some collocations for you to explore.

#168: Word Families

Word Families

Teachers usually suggest that students learn and practice with word families to expand vocabulary.

The infographic below helps you understand how these words are used in context. Why don’t you learn some expressions from the list below.

#167: Confusing Words

Confusing Words

Here you have an infographic containing some easily confused words in English. Read the explanation and pay attention to the examples.

#163: "Clean" Collocations

“Clean” Collocations

How often are you looking for some clean air especially when your mother is in the middle of the spring clean?

How many other questions can you make by combining both types of collocations?

#162: Expressions with “get” and “take”

Expressions with “get” and “take”

Teacher:	When was the last time you took an exam?
Paco:	I made an exam last week.
Teacher:	You mean, you took an exam last week. Teachers make exams. Students take exams.

Explore more expressions with the infographic below.

#160a: Phrasal Verbs: Throw

Phrasal Verbs: Throw

Can you complete this crossword puzzle in less than 3 minutes?

Follow the instructions below, and use the infographic to get the answers.

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#160b: Phrasal Verbs: Throw

Phrasal Verbs with THROW

Crossword

  

Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number.

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Across: 1. _____ this _____ you if you don't want to get a cold. 2. I want to _____ _____ all my inhibitions. 3. I'll _____ _____ $50 for your school project.

Down: 1. I feel so bad. I guess I'm about to _____ _____. 2. Her clothes were on fire, so I _____ this _____ her shoulder. 3. If you don't want it, _____ it _____.

#159: Phrasal Verbs: Have

Phrasal Verbs: Have

Can you build some sentences using these collocations?

1. What do you have against me?
2. Can I have you around in case I need help?
3.  Let’s have the Smiths in for some coffee.

#145: Frequent Collocations for “Do” and “Make”

Frequent Collocations for “Do” and “Make”

Collocations are words that always come together. If you speak Spanish, these words become a problem. For this reason this is a good infographic to remember the right collocations.

Example:

I need to do some business in Bahamas next week. If we sell our products in Bahamas, we can make some good money. For that reason we must do our best to make a good profit with the Bahamian market.

#134: Verbs with Prepositions

Verbs with Prepositions

Take a look at the following infographic. There are many verbs in English that always come together with a preposition.

Examples	a)	I agree with you 100%.
	b)	I look forward to seeing you again soon.
	c)	Please concentrate on the test.