Hey there! This is TOP episode 221. 9 Expressions with MAKE You Need to Know
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Hey there! Welcome to today’s episode! Thank you for joining me here today. I hope you’ll learn a lot and hope you’ll stay with me till the practical part where you speak English, that is repeat the sentences out loud. There’s also a free Worksheet at teacherola.com/221, download it and check your knowledge.
Improving your spoken English involves more than just learning individual words and their meanings. I know you often find yourself puzzled when it comes to words which meanings you thought you knew suddenly appear in completely new contexts. That’s exactly why learning English words in common collocations make so much sense.
Using the wrong words in combination with each other is a common source of language awkwardness and THAT can lead to misunderstandings. Let’s take a look at some words that naturally pair with “make,” forming commonly used expressions in English. Now I’ll give you nine collocations, one by one. Listen to the expression with the word ‘MAKE’ and then listen to two example sentences, ok? After that you’ll repeat some of these sentences after me. Here we go:
One. Make a decision
She made the decision to enroll in a language course.
I need to make the decision about whether to accept the job offer.
Two. Make an excuse
Don’t make excuses; take responsibility for your actions.
He always makes excuses for being late to work.
Three. Make friends
It’s easy to make friends when you share common interests.
Even as an adult, you can make friends through social activities.
Four. Make a mess
The children made a mess in the living room while playing.
I accidentally made a mess in the kitchen while trying a new recipe.
Five. Make a profit
The small business is finally making a profit after a year of hard work.
Investing in real estate can be a way to make a profit.
Six. Make an effort
She made a sincere effort to improve her communication skills.
Making an effort to exercise regularly is essential for good health.
Seven. Make money
Many entrepreneurs make their money by identifying market needs.
He started a blog and eventually made money through online advertising.
Eight. Make progress
Despite the challenges, the team has made significant progress on the project.
Learning a new language takes time, but you’ll make progress with consistent practice.
Nine. Make time
It’s crucial to make time for self-care in a busy schedule.
They decided to make time for a weekly family game night.
Listen to the sentences and repeat them out loud.
I need to make the decision about whether to accept the job offer.
He always makes excuses for being late to work.
It’s easy to make friends when you share common interests.
The children made a mess in the living room while playing.
I accidentally made a mess in the kitchen while trying a new recipe.
The small business is finally making a profit after a year of hard work.
Making an effort to exercise regularly is essential for good health.
Many entrepreneurs make their money by identifying market needs.
Learning a new language takes time, but you’ll make progress with consistent practice.
It’s crucial to make time for self-care in a busy schedule.
They decided to make time for a weekly family game night.
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