Learn English in Chunks

Most English learners use the word bring to talk about physical objects. For example, we say, “I brought my umbrella” or “Please bring your notebook tomorrow.” There is nothing wrong with these sentences, of course. However, bring is much more versatile than many learners realise. We can use it to talk about change, responsibility, emotions, discoveries, and relationships. For example, we can bring about change , bring a problem to light , bring people together , and bring a situation under control . These combinations are called collocations, and learning them as complete language chunks can help you express your ideas more naturally and confidently. In this post, we will explore some useful collocations with bring , see how they work in context, and practise using them in everyday conversations and more formal discussions. 1. Talking About Cause and Effect When discussing social issues, education, politics, or the environment, we often need to explain what causes a particular res...

Many students can write sentences like: People say that the government is worried. This is grammatically correct, but it sounds too direct and informal for academic writing. In real-world English in journalism, research, and formal reports, we often avoid naming the source . Instead, we use passive reporting chunks like: It is reported that… The government is believed to… As an English teacher in Nepal , I often notice that students: overuse “people say” avoid passive structures struggle to sound formal This is where passive reporting chunks become powerful.   Why Use Passive Reporting Chunks? These structures help you: sound objective and neutral avoid direct responsibility write in a more academic and professional tone Compare: ❌ People say the company avoided taxes. ✅ It is alleged that the company avoided taxes. ✅ The company is alleged to have avo...