Natural Collocations for Talking About Plans [126]

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In this episode, you'll learn natural collocations for talking about plans in English.

Native speakers don't just say "I have a plan". They say "make plans", "draw up a plan", "shelve a plan", or "finalise arrangements". These combinations come up constantly in work and everyday conversations.

In this lesson, I cover the most common expressions for making, changing, and discussing plans—with real examples that show you when each phrase fits naturally.

This episode helps intermediate and upper-intermediate learners speak more confidently about the future and sound less translated.

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