Grammar fix
heavy workload
a lot of work
Having a large amount of work to do, often more than usual or more than is comfortable.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She has a heavy workload this semester and spends most evenings studying.work
- In my previous job, I often had to deal with a heavy workload, especially during busy seasons, which taught me how to manage my time effectively.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: heavy workload (noun phrase); have a heavy workload; cope with a heavy workload
WrongI have a big workload.
RightI have a heavy workload.
A workload is 'heavy' (or 'light'), not 'big'.
Patternheavy workload (noun phrase); have a heavy workload; cope with a heavy workload
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'A heavy workload' is the natural phrase; the paraphrase is corporate.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Compare with 'light workload' (not much work).