📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful vocabulary for talking naturally about changes in life and work.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
make a change |
to do something differently than before | I decided to make a change and start exercising every day. |
|
go through a change |
to experience a change | The company went through a big change last year. |
|
bring about change |
to cause a change to happen | New leadership can bring about change in the organization. |
|
adapt to change |
to adjust to new conditions | It is important to adapt to change quickly in a new job. |
|
resist change |
to try not to accept change | Some employees resist change because they like the old ways. |
|
accept change |
to agree to or be willing to have change | After some time, she learned to accept change and move forward. |
🔍 See It in Context
Talking About Changes at Work
During the meeting, the manager talked about the need to make a change in our workflow. Some team members found it difficult to accept change, but most agreed it would improve our work. We have already gone through a change in leadership, which brought about change in company policies. It is normal to resist change at first, but we can adapt to change by learning and practicing new skills. Overall, these changes aim to help us work better together.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Using make a change vs bring about change
Use make a change when someone decides to do something differently. Use bring about change to describe causing changes to happen.
- I made a change by starting to work from home.
- The new policy brought about change in how we communicate.
💬 Useful Examples
- She had to adapt to change after moving to a new city.
- The team resisted change because they were comfortable with the old system.
- Our teacher asked us to make a change in our presentation style.
- It is easier to accept change when you understand the reasons behind it.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
It can be hard to ____ when you switch jobs (resist change / adapt to change / accept change).
2.
The new manager helped ____ in the whole department (make a change / go through a change / bring about change).
3.
Many people ____ when their daily routines are interrupted (resist change / make a change / accept change).
4.
After a difficult year, the company ____ by reorganizing teams (accept change / went through a change / make a change).
5.
To improve your health, you might need to ____ in your daily habits (resist change / go through a change / make a change).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
make a change
2.
resist change
3.
accept change
4.
bring about change
5.
She had to adapt to change quickly.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to cause changes to happen?
2.
What does resist change mean?
3.
If you decide to do something differently, you ____.
4.
Which phrase means to experience a change?
5.
What do you do when you are willing to have change?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a change you made or accepted recently. Use vocabulary from this lesson.
Example:
I made a change by starting to exercise every morning. At first, I resisted change because it was difficult. But I learned to accept change and now I feel healthier.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I decided to make a change in my daily routine.
Say:
We need to bring about change to improve our team.
Say:
Some people resist change because they are comfortable.
Ask:
How do you adapt to change at work?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. adapt to change
2. bring about change
3. resist change
4. went through a change
5. make a change
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. e – do something different than before
2. a – try not to accept new conditions
3. b – be willing to have change
4. c – cause a change to happen
5. d – She adjusted to new conditions fast.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. bring about change
2. try not to accept a change
3. make a change
4. go through a change
5. accept change