Unit 1: Speaking

​Collocation

Words used together more frequently than would occur by chance, for example 'heavy rain', 'strong wind'

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include collocations but also groups of words that occur together frequently for grammatical reasons, such as 'I'm going home' or 'I've never been there'.

​Chunks

​Tips

• use collocations in the Speaking test. This shows the examiner that you have a good vocabulary.

• make a list of useful words and add to the list as you meet new words when you read and listen

• write down words which go together

• group words under headings

Subject | Subject

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SOMETIMES, OFTEN, NEVER, RARELY, ALWAYS​

​Discuss the questions

1. How often does he go out with his family?

2. What days of the week does he go out with his family?

3. Where do they often go?

4. What do they usually do when they get to the park?

5. Who sometimes comes with them?

​Tips

• questions about yourself, for example about your family, your likes and dislikes, where you live.

• listen carefully to the questions

• answer the question that is asked.

​Remember

• Add information by adding

  • reason (because, so)

  • extra detail (but, although)

  • combining information (and, also)

​Tips

• keep to the topic

• extend your answers

• don't speak too much, three sentences is plenty

• do not try to memorize answers to questions.