Grammar fix
financial support
money to help
Money given to help someone pay for things they need, such as education, living costs, or emergencies.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Many students rely on financial support from their parents while they are at university.money
- In my opinion, the government should provide more financial support to families with low incomes, especially during difficult times.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: financial support (for/to/from sb/sth)
WrongI need a financial support.
RightI need financial support.
Uncountable — no 'a'.
Patternfinancial support (for/to/from sb/sth)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Pecuniary assistance' is archaic; 'financial support' is the standard term.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
financial supportprovidegovernmentneedongoing
Don't confuse it
Contrast with 'emotional support', which means comfort or encouragement, not money.