Grammar fix
recent study
latest research
a piece of research or investigation that has been done or published not long ago.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- A recent study found that people who walk daily are healthier than those who don't.education
- According to a recent study, using smartphones before bed can negatively impact sleep quality.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a recent study (shows/reports/found/etc.)
WrongA recent study founded that sleep matters.
RightA recent study found that sleep matters.
Past of 'find' is 'found'; 'founded' means established (e.g. a company).
Patterna recent study (shows/reports/found/etc.)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Investigative work conducted in the recent past' is padding; 'a recent study' is the standard opener.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a recent studya recent studyaccording to a recent studya recent study foundrecent research
Don't confuse it
'Recent study' refers to new research, while 'old study' or 'previous study' refers to research from the past.