State of the Art Visualizations and Collocations
Plus - Drug Development Lesson
Today's post content includes:
8 exercises focused on collocations
2 example activities that include visual elements
9 exercises related to drug development (3 of these include audio components)
Paid subscribers have access to download all materials at the end of the post
Visualization
Visualizations help break down complex topics into clear, understandable components. This drug development process diagram demonstrates how graphics can effectively explain multi-stage procedures and timelines.
Drug Development Process Discussion
The diagram is particularly effective because it:
· Uses color-coding to clearly separate the four main phases of drug development
· Shows timeframes for each stage
· Breaks down complex processes into simple boxes
· Includes key vocabulary terms
· Presents information in a logical left-to-right flow
Cybersecurity Advantages and Disadvantages
Cybersecurity is another complex and often mind boggling topic. Cybersecurity concepts can seem abstract and complex to students and most people. But now these concepts can be transformed into clear, engaging visuals. I have also added a more complex worksheet for more advanced or specialized classes in PDF format.
Collocations
I have always found the teaching of collocations really interesting. It always seemed to me that concentrating on vocabulary was really limiting, as so many words are so frequently tied together. In the past, despite their importance, it seems that the teaching of collocations was neglected because:
Language teaching has traditionally prioritized grammar rules and single vocabulary items over word partnerships.
The vast number of possible word combinations makes collocations challenging to teach systematically.
Many teachers weren't explicitly taught collocations themselves, making them harder to teach effectively.
Testing methods have emphasized grammar accuracy over natural language use.
Until recently, there weren't enough good resources for teaching collocations systematically.
Fast Fashion Collocations
Fast fashion and sustainability are critical topics in today's global conversation, making them engaging subjects for students. This worksheet focuses on essential collocations related to sustainable fashion practices, textile waste, and ethical manufacturing."
However, AI now enables the creation of targeted collocations exercises that are:
Context-specific - focusing on modern situations like digital communication, remote work, and social media interactions
Industry-relevant - addressing specialized fields like tech startups, sustainable business, and digital marketing
Frequency-based - using real language data to identify the most commonly used word combinations in current English
Culturally current - incorporating contemporary topics like sustainability, digital wellness, and remote collaboration
Adaptable - easily updated to reflect emerging language patterns and new technological term
Digital Self Service Collocations
These days, we're all using our devices to do things we used to do with people - checking in for flights, ordering food, or paying for shopping. This worksheet helps you learn the right word combinations to talk about and use these self-service technologies.
Here is a complete list of today’s downloadable lessons and exercises.
Drug Development & Medical
- Clinical Trials Discussion
- Drug Development Collocations
- Drug Development Visual Vocabulary
- Drug Development Advantages and Disadvantages
- Drug Development Dialogue (audio)
- Drug Development Vocabulary Review
- Expressing Opinions about Viruses and Vaccines (audio)
- Inventing a Vaccine 2025 (audio)
Business & Technology
- Cybersecurity Collocations
- Digital Self-Service Collocation
- Product Development Collocations
- Do/Make Collocations for Business
- Fast Fashion Collocations
- Cybersecurity advantages and disadvantages - advanced
- Cybersecurity advantages and disadvantages - easier
General Language Practice
- Do Make Collocations for Daily Life
- Take/Have Collocations for the 2020s
