How to Mine for Chunks

These flashcards focus on vocabulary and expressions identified in the lecture notes for practice and review.

Collocations

Words that frequently go together, such as 'run a business' or 'set a goal.'

Fixed Expressions

Phrases that are commonly used in the same way, like 'by the way' or 'on the other hand.'

Semi-fixed Expressions

Phrases that can be slightly altered but maintain a standard form, e.g., 'Would you mind if I…'.

Make arrangements

To organize or plan an event or meeting in advance.

Leave you homeless

To result in someone no longer having a home.

Makes feel better

To improve someone's mood or state of mind.

Want to make clear

To clarify a point or information.

Put Attention on

To focus or direct notice towards something.

What was that

A phrase used to ask for clarification about something that was heard.

How come your English is so good?

A question asking how someone achieved proficiency in English.

Take it away

A command to cease a particular action or to remove something.

By the time

A phrase indicating the point in time when something occurs.

Just so you know

An expression used to inform someone of something important.

Ain't got nothing to do with

A phrase indicating a lack of connection to something.

Keeping in touch

To maintain communication with someone over time.

Better late than never

A saying that suggests it's better to do something late than not do it at all.

Break the habit

To stop a routine or habitual behavior.

Taking into account

Considering or factoring in particular information.

Hope this book will begin to change things for the better

An optimistic expectation regarding the impact of a book.

I was sent to kill you

A phrase implying a directive to eliminate someone, typically in a fictional context.

Getting involved with

To become engaged or participate in a situation or activity.

Set the tone for

To establish a mood or attitude for a given context.

Get in touch

To make contact with someone.

You better adopt a baby

A suggestion for someone to consider becoming a parent.