Collocations for Beginner Adults

swimming
Example: I go swimming on Tuesdays.
used for activities such as walking, running, hiking, climbing, cycling

tennis

Example: I play tennis every day.

used for sport such as badminton, football, rugby, cricket, hockey or games. 

Example: I play cards every Wednesday afternoon.
I play monopoly. I play poker.

yoga

Example: I do yoga at the gym.
I do pilates at the studio in town.
I do karate every second day. ( or any form of martial arts)
I do regular exercise.
I do my homework.

the drums

Example: I play the drums regularly.

Used for musical instruments such as the clarinet, the piano, the trumpet, the violin

Example: I play the violin in my music class every Friday.

public transport

Example: I take a taxi to work rather than taking the bus.
I am taking the train to London.

Other expressions: take a break, take a holiday, take your time, take a nap

my bed

Example: I make my bed daily otherwise my mother gets angry.
I make an appointment with my doctor.
Don't make me angry!

emails

Example: I never check my work emails at home.
I always check my assignments before I hand them in.
It is so important to check your tests for mistakes.

a marathon

Example: I am planning to run a marathon next month.

Also used for business purposes.
He is running two companies now and is really busy.
She runs a laundry business.
Would you like to run your own business?

a coffee
Example: Can I have a coffee with milk, please?

Also used to show possession
Example: I have a car. I have a boat. I have a house.

Used for requests
Example: Can I have some fruit please?

a meeting     Past tense: held

Example: They held a meeting at the school. 
They are holding a conference today.
Other expressions: hold a conversation, hold a puppy.

Example: I held onto my puppy tightly.