Collocations: Have, Take, Go, Get

have fun, take a photo, go for a walk, get lost — words that go together.

Words 1–4

Say each word after your teacher

have fun
enjoy yourself /hæv fʌn/
We had fun at the party last night.
have a look
look at something quickly /hæv ə lʊk/
Can I have a look at your photos?
take a photo
use a camera or phone to make a picture /teɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊ/
Let's take a photo in front of the castle.
take a break
stop working or studying for a short time /teɪk ə breɪk/
You look tired. Take a break!

Words 5–8

Say each word after your teacher

take the bus
travel by bus /teɪk ðə bʌs/
I usually take the bus to school.
go on holiday
travel somewhere to rest and have fun /ɡəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/
We're going to go on holiday to Greece.
go for a walk
walk for pleasure /ɡəʊ fər ə wɔːk/
Let's go for a walk after lunch.
get a taxi
take a taxi /ɡet ə ˈtæksi/
It's late — let's get a taxi home.

Words 9–10

Say each word after your teacher

get lost
not know where you are /ɡet lɒst/
We got lost in the old town.
miss the bus
arrive too late to catch the bus /mɪs ðə bʌs/
Hurry up or we'll miss the bus!

Your turn

Answer out loud — full sentences

1
When did you last have fun? What did you do?
2
Where do you like to go for a walk?
3
Have you ever got lost? Where?
4
Where do you want to go on holiday next?