Make progress
A2 · Everyday Speaking · A2 collocations
Meaning
To improve or move forward towards a goal.
Example
Ana has made progress with her pronunciation since she started the course.
“make progress” or “make a progress”?
'Progress' is uncountable: say 'make progress' or 'make good progress', not 'make a progress' or 'do progress'.
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