Lesson 14: Unit 158 - Make Or Do
The lesson looks at the difference between the verbs "make" and "do" – when each of them is used and which fixed expressions go with them.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn the difference between the verbs "make" and "do" in English, which are very often confused. You will master the typical phrases and collocations with each verb through two authentic texts – about pancakes around the world and about online shopping. Through practical examples and exercises your speech will become more natural. You will understand why we say "make a mistake" but "do your homework", along with many other useful expressions from everyday life.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Understand the basic difference between 'make' (to create, to produce) and 'do' (to carry out an activity).
- Use fixed expressions with 'make' correctly, such as 'make a decision', 'make a promise', 'make progress'.
- Use fixed expressions with 'do' correctly, such as 'do the shopping', 'do your best', 'do harm'.
- Recognise these verbs in context – in texts about pancakes and online shopping.
- Put 'make' or 'do' in the correct form (present, past, future, gerund).
Lesson vocabulary
- make a mistake Everyone makes mistakes when learning a new language.
- make a decision This is a decision for you to make.
- make a promise He made a promise that he would be on time.
- make progress I'm not making any progress with this exercise.
- make a mess When my little son has friends over, they make a mess.
- make a phone call Can I make a phone call here?
- make a speech The manager made a speech at the company dinner.
- make fun of All students made fun of me because I mispronounced the word.
- do the shopping Most workers do their online holiday shopping at work.
- do harm It won't do you any harm to get up a little earlier.
- do your best All that matters is that you do your best.
- do business I don't want to do business with him.
- do the dishes I cook but my husband does the dishes.
- make an appointment Yesterday I made an appointment to visit my GP.
- make yourself at home Please make yourself at home.
In other languages: Български