This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Leisure, Social Life & Celebrations. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
make the guest welcome
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will make the guest welcome.
put on a display
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will put on a display.
annual tradition
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the annual tradition.
flying visit
Within the Leisure, Social Life & Celebrations topic, the singer made a flying visit to the festival before the opening concert.
age-old tradition
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the age-old tradition.
event marks
The event marks the beginning of the festive season.
host a dinner party
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will host a dinner party.
catch up with friends
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will catch up with friends.
full refund
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the full refund.
observe a festival
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will observe a festival.
have a party
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will have a party.
dip into funds
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will dip into funds.
festival marks
The festival marks the start of the summer season.
poison the atmosphere
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will poison the atmosphere.
throw a party
The host decided to throw a party to celebrate the anniversary.
special occasion
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the special occasion.
festival celebrates
The festival celebrates the town’s long tradition of folk music.
occasional twinge
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the occasional twinge.
go clubbing
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will go clubbing.
keep up the tradition
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will keep up the tradition.
surprise party
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the surprise party.
calls for a celebration
Passing the final exam calls for a celebration.
festive season
At a festival-planning meeting, the event programme featured the festive season.
perform a dance
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will perform a dance.
find time
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will find time.
hold a festival
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will hold a festival.
organise a barbecue
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will organise a barbecue.
break with tradition
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will break with tradition.
spend quality time
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will spend quality time.
propose a toast
In a festival-planning meeting, the host will propose a toast.