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Grammar fix

draw on

use experience, knowledge, or resources

to use information, experience, knowledge, or skills that you already have in order to help you do something.

phrasal verbB2common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • She was able to draw on her years of teaching experience to solve the problem quickly.study
  • In my presentation, I will draw on several studies to support my argument.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: draw on sth

WrongShe drew on from her years of training.

RightShe drew on her years of training.

'Draw on' takes the resource directly — no 'from'.

Patterndraw on sth

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I utilised my previous professional experience to resolve the issue.

Natural I drew on my past experience to sort it out.

'Draw on' is the natural verb for tapping experience; 'utilised my previous professional experience' is CV-speak.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • draw on + experience/resources
    experienceknowledgesavingsexpertise

Don't confuse it

'Draw from' can mean to take something from a source, but 'draw on' means to use what you already have.

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