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Grammar fix

strong leader

good leader

Someone who is confident, makes clear decisions, and can guide or influence others effectively.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • The company needs a strong leader to guide it through these changes.work
  • In my opinion, a strong leader is someone who listens to others but is not afraid to make tough decisions when necessary.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: a strong leader

WrongWe need a strong leadership.

RightWe need strong leadership. / We need a strong leader.

'A strong leader' (the person) vs 'strong leadership' (uncountable quality) — never 'a strong leadership'.

Patterna strong leader

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The organisation requires an individual possessing decisive leadership qualities.

Natural The company needs a strong leader.

Natural; the formal version is corporate filler.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a strong leader
    needbecomebornstrong leadership

Don't confuse it

A 'strong leader' is not just someone in charge, but someone who inspires and directs others well.

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