Speak Better English with Harry

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 448

Sep 13, 2023

Learn useful collocations with 'make' and the difference between 'make' and 'do'. Enhance your English speaking and writing skills with 20 collocations. Avoid making mistakes in exams. Explore expressions with 'make' such as 'make a deal' and 'make a mess'. Discover the meaning of 'making do' and 'making a living'. Learn strategies for effective communication and the importance of differentiating 'make' and 'do'.

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Quick takeaways

'Make' is used when talking about creating something tangible, while 'do' is used for general activities.

'Make sense' emphasizes the idea of clarity and logical understanding in communication.

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Common expressions with make

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses common expressions with the word 'make'. They explain that 'make' is typically used when talking about creating something tangible, while 'do' is used for general activities. The speaker focuses on more advanced and less common expressions with 'make'. They provide examples such as 'make a deal', 'make a deadline', 'make a fool of yourself', and 'make a fortune' to illustrate how the word 'make' is used in different contexts.

Introduction

2min

Phrases and Expressions with 'Make'

9min

Making do and Making a Living

2min

Making Yourself Heard, Understood, and Known

3min

Expressions and phrases using 'make'

6min

In this podcast episode, you will learn useful collocations with 'make' and will never confuse 'make' with 'do'. Learn the difference between 'make' and 'do' and don't 'do' a mistake. Learn 20 English collocations to enhance your English speaking and writing skills and become a confident speaker.

Many students often confuse 'make' and 'do'. This lesson is particularly important for those students who wish to avoid making mistakes when taking exams such as IELTS, CAE, TOEFL, or any other proficiency exams. This lesson will expand your vocabulary with less common English collocations with 'make' that native speakers use in daily conversations.

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