Meaning trap
carry on
continue
To keep doing something, especially after being interrupted or when it is difficult.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To keep doing something, especially after being interrupted or when it is difficult.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Even though it started raining, they decided to carry on with the picnic.
In my opinion, it's important to carry on studying even when you feel tired, because persistence leads to success.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Just carry on to talk, I'm listening.
Say: Just carry on talking, I'm listening.
'Carry on' takes -ing, not a to-infinitive.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
In speech, 'carry on' is the natural way to say 'keep going'. 'Please continue with your presentation' is fine but more formal/written.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
carry on + manner
- working
- regardless
- as normal
- with it