===== Collocations =====
**What it is:** Words that naturally go together (common word pairs/phrases).  
**What it’s for:** Sound natural and reduce awkward sentences.  
**Example:** make a mistake ✅ (not do a mistake ❌)

===== Common types =====
  * **Verb + Noun:** make a decision, take a break, pay attention
  * **Adjective + Noun:** heavy rain, strong coffee, fast internet
  * **Noun + Noun:** bus stop, language school
  * **Adverb + Adjective:** really important, deeply worried

===== Practice =====
  * Learn collocations by topic (work, study, daily life).
  * When you meet a new collocation, store the full phrase, not a single word.

===== Mini list (starter) =====
  * make progress
  * take notes
  * have an idea
  * do homework
  * save time

===== Hard words (Glossary) =====
  * *collocation* /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃən/: cụm từ hay đi cùng nhau
  * *awkward* /ˈɔːkwəd/: gượng gạo, không tự nhiên
  * *reduce* /rɪˈdjuːs/: giảm