In the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner may ask you about your everyday life. You will often hear these kinds of questions in Part 1 but sometimes in Parts 2 and 3. When talking about everyday activities, candidates often make make mistakes with collocations (words that naturally go together).
In the table below, I present some common verb + noun collocations.
| Verb | Nouns/phrases |
|---|---|
| have | breakfast/lunch/dinner/a party/a bath/a shower/a haircut |
| make | the bed/phone calls/a decision/an appointment |
| do | homework/some work/the washing/the dishes |
| take | a break/a taxi/a rest/a test/an exam/notes |
| keep | a diary/a promise/a secret/in touch |
| get | a job/married/divorced/pregnant/home/to work |
| go | swimming/jogging/fishing/sailing/online/abroad |
Examples
Here are some examples of these collocations from Part 1 of the Speaking test.
Examiner: What do you do every morning?
Candidate: Well, I get up around 7am. I have a shower, get dressed, have breakfast and then leave for work around 8am.
Examiner: What are your plans for next year?
Candidate: Well, next year, I intend to get married. And after that, we are going to look for an appropriate house to buy.
Examiner: How do you get to work every day?
Candidate: Well, I usually get to work by bus. But if I’m late, I’ll take a taxi.
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