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2. School Collocations

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  • Tomar mucho tiempo: Learning a new language can _______ a long time, but it's worth the effort.
    Learning a new language can *take* a long time, but it's worth the effort.
  • Tener buena memoria: He _______ and easily remembers facts and figures.
    He *has a good memory* and easily remembers facts and figures.
  • Aprobar un examen: She studied hard and managed to _______ the science exam.
    She studied hard and managed to *pass* the science exam.
  • Trabajar en grupos: The students were assigned to _______ for the project.
    The students were assigned to *work in groups* for the project.
  • Aprender a hacer algo: In school, we _______ to do complex maths problems.
    In school, we *learn* how to do complex maths problems.
  • Ganar dinero: Many teenagers have part-time jobs to _______.
    Many teenagers have part-time jobs to *earn money*.
  • Hacer amigos: She quickly _______ with her classmates.
    She quickly *made friends* with her classmates.
  • Cometer un error: Don't be afraid to _______; it's part of the learning process.
    Don't be afraid to *make a mistake*; it's part of the learning process.
  • Hacer una carrera universitaria: She wants to _______ in computer science.
    She wants to *do a degree* in computer science.
  • Gastar dinero: I need to be careful not to _______ all my money in clothes, I need to save!
    I need to be careful not to *spend* all my money in clothes, I need to save!
  • Perder algo: I always seem to _______ my pen in the classroom.
    I always seem to *lose* my pen in the classroom.
  • Tomar apuntes: It's important to _______ clear and organised _______ during class.
    It's important to *make* clear and organised *notes* during class.
  • Estudiar una asignatura: I enjoy _______ science and learning about different scientific concepts.
    I enjoy *studying* science and learning about different scientific concepts.
  • Prestar atención: Please _______ to the teacher during the lesson.
    Please *pay attention* to the teacher during the lesson.
  • Ir a casa: After school, I _______ straight _______ to relax.
    After school, I *go* straight *home* to relax.
  • Divertirse: We _______ during the school trip.
    We *had fun* during the school trip.
  • Perderse una clase: If you _______ a lesson, make sure to ask a school mate for the notes (apuntes).
    Perder una clase: If you *miss* a lesson, make sure to ask a school mate for the notes.
  • Enseñar a alguien cómo hacer algo: She _______ me how to play the guitar.
    She *taught* me how to play the guitar. (teach)
  • Hacer deberes: He always ______ his _______ before playing games.
    He always *does his homework* before playing games.
  • Hacer un examen: Students will _______ the final exam next week.
    Students will *take* the final exam next week.
  • Pasar tiempo: It's important to _______ studying for exams but also doing things you like.
    It's important to *spend time* studying for exams but also doing things you like.
  • Hacer/tomar un descanso: We usually _______ after two hours of studying.
    We usually *have/take a break* after two hours of studying.
  • Asignatura: My favourite ________ is Art.
    My favourite *subject* is Art.
  • Suspender un examen: I don't want to _______ the maths exam again.
    I don't want to *fail* the maths exam again.
  • Comer/almorzar: When I was a child, I didn't ________ at school because we didn't have a canteen.
    When I was a child, I didn't *have lunch* at school because we didn't have a canteen.
  • Salir hacia la escuela: We _______ for school early in the morning to avoid traffic.
    We *set off* for school early in the morning to avoid traffic.
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