Collocations

Build your English for everyday life in the US by learning words that belong together. Collocations for Daily Life helps you understand useful word combinations in daily plans, shopping, work and social conversations.

Learn the combination, not just the word

Why do we say "make a call"? Explore common combinations with an illustrated meaning and an example you can read in context.

Everyday plans and errands

Learn "make a plan" when deciding what to do on the weekend, and "pay by card" when shopping. Connect the words with a familiar situation and check your understanding.

At work

Practice "make a call" to the office and "meet a deadline" for a project. See how these combinations express practical actions and ideas.

Social conversations

Understand "keep in touch" for staying in contact with friends and "have a chat" for a friendly conversation over coffee.

See it, read it, practice it

Choose a topic, explore illustrated collocations, and read their definitions and examples. Try meaning and multiple-choice questions, then revisit the combinations you want to practice.

Focused English vocabulary practice for the everyday situations you are learning to navigate.