Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with vocabulary in American Collocation
vocabulary
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
small
This activity was designed to include all members of the class, including four with an extremely limited vocabulary.
large
This method enables learners to develop a wide vocabulary in the target language.
only including certain words
They propose a core vocabulary organized in areas of meaning which are of interest to young learners.
easy
The children enjoy learning basic French vocabulary.
important or useful
Teachers will be able to highlight key vocabulary in English.
difficult
Tell the students to focus on noting down simple words, not any complex technical vocabulary the speaker uses.
not known
Don’t use unfamiliar vocabulary in your questions.
suitable
Pupils learn how to comment on works of art, using appropriate vocabulary.
that you understand
Rises in receptive vocabulary resulted from reading performance rather than the other way round.
that you can use
The successful student will possess a minimum active vocabulary of about 1,000 Russian words.
special
Education, like all professions, has a specialized vocabulary.
used by most people
The words ‘guilt’ and ‘conscience’ are common words in everyday vocabulary.
of a subject area
Opportunities are also provided for children to develop mathematical vocabulary.
have a vocabulary
You really don’t have a very varied vocabulary, do you?
improve your vocabulary
A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms will allow you to write more effectively and enrich your vocabulary.
learn or practise vocabulary
You will acquire appropriate vocabulary for shopping in supermarkets, clothes shops, and the pharmacy.
teach vocabulary
Cooking instructions can be used at a very simple level to teach vocabulary.
not have a large vocabulary
Young children lack the vocabulary to express their fears, memories, or distress.
use vocabulary
Rachel writes in an appropriately impersonal style, using varied vocabulary.
become part of a vocabulary
Recently she has found lots of new words entering her vocabulary.
word
The list of vocabulary items put together was selected so as to reflect the needs and interests of the prospective learners.
learning
The course includes classes on academic writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
knowledge or skills
This game helps kids to develop spelling and vocabulary skills.
list
Lesson 1 begins with a vocabulary list covering Basic Expressions.
activity
We had to have a vocabulary test.