Collocation Mini-Lessons

Progress & Performance

Lesson 19  ·  Professional & Workplace

B1 – B2

Register Key

General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 make progress
Example Sentences
  • Even small steps count — as long as you're making progress, you're moving forward.General
  • Are you making any progress with that assignment, or is it still stuck?Casual
  • The peace talks are making slow but steady progress, according to mediators.News
  • The project is making good progress and remains on schedule for delivery.Professional
  • The new recruit is making impressive progress and has already mastered three stations.Workplace
2 track progress
Example Sentences
  • Keeping a journal is a simple but effective way to track your progress over time.General
  • I use an app to track my progress — it really keeps me motivated.Casual
  • The program uses satellite data to track the progress of deforestation in real time.News
  • Project managers are expected to track progress weekly and report to the steering committee.Professional
  • The supervisor used a daily checklist to track each team member's progress.Workplace
3 measure progress
Example Sentences
  • You can't improve what you don't measure — find a way to measure your progress.General
  • How do you even measure progress on something like that? It's so subjective.Casual
  • Researchers are developing new tools to measure progress toward the sustainability goals.News
  • The KPIs were designed specifically to measure progress against the company's strategic plan.Professional
  • The team lead measured progress at the end of each shift using the output log.Workplace
4 improve performance
Example Sentences
  • Getting enough sleep is one of the simplest ways to improve your performance.General
  • I need to improve my performance — I've been slacking lately and I know it.Casual
  • The national coaching team introduced new training methods to improve performance.News
  • The consulting firm was brought in specifically to help improve performance across all divisions.Professional
  • Regular equipment maintenance is one of the most effective ways to improve performance on the line.Workplace
Bonus

go from strength to strength