A story designed for the level focuses on natural collocations —words that commonly go together—rather than complex grammar.
: We do the shopping and do the housework, but we make a mistake.
: A bottle can be full , half-full , or empty . Work Phrases : You meet a deadline and work under pressure. Key words for fluency Pre-Intermediate
Later that evening, her friends arrived. They had a great time. They to celebrate Sarah’s new apartment. Unfortunately, Mark was a bit clumsy and managed to knock over a glass . Luckily, the glass didn't smash , but it was cracked .
Sarah gave him a : "Take a break and have a rest . You will work better tomorrow". A story designed for the level focuses on
: You can ask for advice, give advice, or follow advice.
While she was cooking, the phone rang. It was her friend Mark. He wanted to about his new job."I have to meet a deadline next week," Mark said, "and I'm under pressure from my boss". Work Phrases : You meet a deadline and work under pressure
To improve your fluency at this level, try to learn these common pairings used in the story: