Vocabulary in Context
B2 Lesson 3: Collocations & Fixed Expressions
Goal:
Identify words that naturally "stick" together (e.g., "heavy rain," not "strong rain") to sound more natural and fluent.
1. Key Concepts
Collocation
ពាក្យដែលតែងប្រើជាមួយគ្នា (Words that fit)
Fixed Expression
ឃ្លាថេរ (Unchangeable phrase)
Nuance
អត្ថន័យស្រាលៗ (Small difference)
Idiom
សុភាសិត (Abstract meaning)
2. Magnetic Words
Some verbs are like magnets. They pull specific nouns towards them.
MAKE
a mistake
a decision
an effort
a promise
progress
DO
homework
business
a favor
your best
research
TAKE
a risk
a break
responsibility
action
3. Spot the Collocations
Read this email. Notice the highlighted chunks.
Subject: Complaint regarding Order #4592
To: Customer Service
To: Customer Service
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent holiday package. We arrived in Siem Reap during heavy rain, but the hotel did not send a car.
I tried to catch a taxi, but it was impossible. We had to pay attention to our luggage in the wet street for an hour.
I expect you to take responsibility and offer a full refund.
Sincerely,
Sophea
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent holiday package. We arrived in Siem Reap during heavy rain, but the hotel did not send a car.
I tried to catch a taxi, but it was impossible. We had to pay attention to our luggage in the wet street for an hour.
I expect you to take responsibility and offer a full refund.
Sincerely,
Sophea
4. Choose the Right Partner
1. It was raining hard. It was _______ rain.
2. I need to _______ a phone call.
3. Please _______ a seat.
