Collocations in PTE

1. Education / Learning

Collocation	Example
Acquire knowledge	Students acquire knowledge through reading and practice.
Take a course	I plan to take a course in digital marketing.
Gain experience	Internship helps students gain experience.
Do research	Scientists do research to find new solutions.
Learn a skill	It’s important to learn a skill for career development.
Attend lectures	I attend lectures regularly at my university.
Make progress	With practice, you can make progress quickly.

Collocation	Example
Pursue a career	She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
Work hard	To succeed, you need to work hard.
Meet deadlines	Employees must meet deadlines at work.
Gain promotion	Good performance can help you gain promotion.
Job satisfaction	Employee motivation increases job satisfaction.
Take responsibility	Managers must take responsibility for decisions.
Career advancement	Training programs help in career advancement.

Collocation	Example
Protect the environment	Governments should protect the environment.
Reduce pollution	Using public transport helps reduce pollution.
Natural resources	Forests are important natural resources.
Climate change	Climate change is a global issue.
Renewable energy	Solar power is a renewable energy source.
Environmental impact	Industries must reduce their environmental impact.
Conserve water	People should conserve water to avoid shortages.

Collocation	Example
Maintain health	Regular exercise helps maintain health.
Balanced diet	Eating a balanced diet is important for fitness.
Physical activity	Children need daily physical activity.
Mental health	Stress can affect mental health.
Take medicine	Patients must take medicine on time.
Healthy lifestyle	A healthy lifestyle prevents many diseases.
Medical treatment	Early medical treatment can save lives.

Collocation	Example
Travel abroad	Many students want to travel abroad.
Cultural experience	Visiting museums offers a cultural experience.
Tourist attraction	The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction.
Plan a trip	I plan a trip to Europe next summer.
Take a journey	They took a long journey by train.
Travel expenses	Travel expenses can be expensive.
Sightseeing tour	We booked a sightseeing tour in the city.

Collocation	Example
Latest technology	Companies always use the latest technology.
Digital devices	Children spend too much time on digital devices.
Access information	The internet allows people to access information easily.
Social media	Social media influences public opinion.
Online communication	Online communication is faster than letters.
High-speed internet	High-speed internet is necessary for streaming videos.
Computer skills	Computer skills are essential for modern jobs.

Collocation	Example
Economic growth	Policies can stimulate economic growth.
Financial crisis	The 2008 financial crisis affected many countries.
Business opportunity	Starting a small shop is a good business opportunity.
Take risk	Entrepreneurs must take risk to succeed.
Make profit	Companies aim to make profit.
Increase revenue	Marketing strategies help increase revenue.
Investment opportunity	Real estate is a popular investment opportunity.

Collocation	Example
Social issue	Poverty is a major social issue.
Public opinion	Public opinion influences government decisions.
Social responsibility	Companies should have social responsibility.
Cultural heritage	Preserving cultural heritage is important.
Community service	Volunteering is a form of community service.
Human rights	Governments must protect human rights.
Social interaction	Social interaction is important for mental health.

Collocation	Example
Higher education	Many students pursue higher education abroad.
Educational institution	This university is a leading educational institution.
Curriculum development	Schools focus on curriculum development to improve learning.
Academic performance	Regular study improves academic performance.
Continuous learning	Lifelong education promotes continuous learning.
Classroom environment	Teachers should create a positive classroom environment.
Research skills	University programs develop research skills.

1. Learn them in context, not individually. Example: “gain experience” is more natural than “get experience.”

2. Use in Speaking & Writing for higher lexical score.

3. Practice synonyms: instead of “do research,” also use “conduct research” or “carry out research.”

4. Group by topic for easier memorization (Education, Health, Technology, etc.).