About ESL: Learning Words That Go Together

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL It's important to learn words that go together in English such as 'make a cup of tea' and 'do your homework'. These combinations are called collocations and this week's newsletter has a number of resources providing ample opportunity to learn important word combinations. Begin with the introduction and guide to collocations, then move on to words that go together in sports. Finally, begin learning important set phrases that are used in writing and business situations. Words that Go Together Some words in English need each other like best friends. For example: I made a cup of tea. The verb 'make' and 'cup of tea' need each other to be correct. Using another verb such as 'do' would be incorrect. These words that go together are called collocations... Read more Collocations in Sports This collocation guide to sports focuses on five sports and provides example combinations and sentences... Read more Chunking 'Chunking' means learning set phrases or 'chunks' of related language. This upper level reading comprehension is provided as a means for students to improve their vocabulary skills through looking for 'chunks' of appropriate language... Read more Grammar Review Quizzes by Level These English grammar review quizzes provide questions that cover the most important grammar points for each level. Correct answers are provided after each question and a total score is given... Read more English as 2nd Language Ads Learning English ESL ESL English Lesson ESL for Adults Listening Learning Featured Articles Learning English for the Advanced Level - ESL EFL Advanced English Speaking English - Pronunciation and Conversation Skills English Lesson Plans for ESL EFL Classes English Grammar Help - Rules, Worksheets, Games, Quizzes, Exercises English Vocabulary Builder - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced English Listening Skills and Activities-Effective Listening Practice   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More> This newsletter is written by: Kenneth Beare ESL Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About ESL newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Free English Courses Build Your Vocabulary Do You Need Lesson Plans for Your Class? Do you Know Basic English Grammar? Vocabulary Quizzes Advertisement