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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
#371 - Use THESE WORDS to Sound Like a Native English Speaker – Most Learners Don’t Know About Them
Jan 8, 2024
09:29
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Learn how to use collocations in English to sound more like a native speaker. Discover the importance and examples of phrases like 'arrive punctually' and 'just in time'. Explore a valuable dictionary for mastering collocations and gain insights on its functionality. Get recommendations for useful phrases like 'make some noise' and 'do business' to sound more natural in English conversations.
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- Learning collocations, such as 'right on time' and 'just in time,' enhances naturalness and fluency in English.
- Exposing oneself to extensive English content, like videos, movies, series, and podcasts, helps acquire and expand knowledge of collocations.
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Formality and Naturalness of Sentences
The podcast discusses the formality and naturalness of sentences. It presents three sentences and asks which one sounds more formal, natural, and incorrect. The correct answers are given, reinforcing that being punctual is more formal, while being right on time is more natural. Collocations such as 'right on time' and 'just in time' are also introduced to explain the difference in meaning and usage. The importance of learning collocations to sound more natural and communicate effectively is emphasized.
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