What are collocations in English?
Collocations are word combinations that native speakers use naturally: 'make a decision', 'take a break', 'heavy rain'. Learning phrases rather than single words makes your English sound more natural and helps you avoid odd combinations.
Why collocations matter
We say 'make a mistake' not 'do a mistake', 'take a photo' not 'make a photo'. Learning these pairs and phrases improves both accuracy and naturalness. Rozy lets you use collocations in real sentences and corrects you when the combination is wrong.
How to learn collocations
Notice which verb goes with which noun (do/make/take), or which adjective goes with which noun. Learn and practise in full sentences. Conversation practice reinforces them.
Frequently asked questions
- What are collocations?
- Words that often go together in natural English: 'make a decision', 'strong coffee', 'take a break'. The combination is fixed by usage.
- What's the difference between 'make' and 'do'?
- There's no single rule. We say 'make a decision', 'make progress', but 'do homework', 'do your best'. Learn common phrases.
- How can I practise collocations?
- Use full phrases when you speak. Rozy corrects you when you use an unusual or wrong combination so you build natural habits.
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