Words which tend to go together well and, when you use them, you sound more fluent.

IELTS Vocab

IELTS Collocations

1. 家事（かじ）
英語: household chores, housework
スペイン語: tareas domésticas, labores del hogar
ドイツ語: Hausarbeit, häusliche Aufgaben
タイ語: งานบ้าน, งานในครัวเรือน

2. 洗濯物（せんたくもの）
英語: laundry, washed clothes
スペイン語: ropa para lavar, ropa lavada
ドイツ語: Wäsche, gewaschene Kleidung
タイ語: ผ้าที่ซักแล้ว, ผ้าสำหรับซัก

3. かたづけ（片付け）
英語: tidying up, cleaning up
スペイン語: ordenación, recogida
ドイツ語: Aufräumen, Ordnung schaffen
タイ語: การจัดระเบียบ, การเก็บกวาด


みなさんはすきな家事（かじ）がありますか？
わたしは洗濯（せんたく）がすきです。
週（しゅう）に3回（さんかい）くらいします。
洗濯物（せんたくもの）のにおいや洗濯物（せんたくもの）をたたむ時間（じかん）もすきです。
でも、そうじがだいきらいです。かたづけがとくいじゃありません。


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家事（かじ）

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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Es extraño amar a alguien que no recuerda que lo amas. A veces, me rechaza. Se enfada conmigo sin motivos, se pone nervioso y agresivo. Ya no tiene censuras y le da igual decirme lo que piensa.

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Escucha el diálogo de una camarera con un cliente en la cafetería. 
Cliente: Buenas tardes. Me preguntaba si podría tomar una taza de café aquí.
Camarera: Sí. ¿Qué sabor le gustaría pedir, señor?
Cliente: ¿Cuántos sabores hay disponibles en este momento?
Mesero: Bueno, tenemos Expresso, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Café Turco y Long Black. También ofrecemos café descafeinado a nuestros clientes.
Cliente: Quiero dos tazas de expreso descafeinado con poca grasa, crema batida y poca azúcar.
Camarero: Está bien. ¿Sería eso todo, señor?
Cliente: Sí. ¡Una cosa más! Por favor traiga el café después de 15 minutos ya que estoy esperando a un amigo aquí. Mientras tanto, tráigame un vaso de agua.

Client: Good afternoon. I was wondering if I could have a cup of coffee here.
Waitress: Yes. What flavor would you like to order, sir?
Customer: How many flavors are available right now?
Waiter: Well, we have Expresso, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Turkish Coffee and Long Black. We also offer decaffeinated coffee to our customers.
Customer: I want two cups of low-fat decaf espresso, whipped cream, and little sugar.
Waiter: It's okay. Would that be all, sir?
Client: Yes. One more thing! Please bring the coffee after 15 minutes as I am waiting for a friend here. In the meantime, bring me a glass of water.