Do you struggle with when to use make and when to use do in English? They're definitely tricky. Even advanced learners get confused by these verb combinations.

In this episode, you’ll learn the real difference between make vs do in English, and discover 20+ advanced collocations that fluent speakers use in daily conversations, professional settings, and written communication.

• Understand why we say “make a decision” but “do research”
• Learn collocations that improve clarity, fluency, and confidence
• Avoid common mistakes with English verbs make and do
• Practice with a mini quiz to check your progress

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• How to Learn & Remember Phrasal Verbs (5-Minute Routine): https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/learn-english-phrasal-verbs-faster/

• Economic Vocabulary in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-economic-vocabulary/

 

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Is it 'Make' or 'Do'?

01:25 Tip for Choosing Make vs Do

02:36 Collocations with Make

07:12 Collocations with Do

11:13 Exceptions to General Rules

14:46 Quiz

 

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