Actually, phrasal verbs are the secret to sounding natural in English. Therefore, instead of using formal words, native speakers use these combinations for almost everything. In our latest episode, Emily and Paul break down the most important ones for your routine.
Specifically, the way you start your day is full of phrasal verbs. Because of this, you should notice how the meaning changes with each small word:
1. Mastering Your Morning Routine
The way you start your day is full of phrasal verbs. Notice how the meaning changes with each small word:
- Wake up: To stop sleeping.
- Get up: To physically leave your bed.
- Turn on: To start a machine or light (like your coffee maker).
- Put on: To dress yourself.
- Take off: To remove clothing (like your sweaty workout gear).
Example: “I wake up at 6:00, but I don’t get up until 6:30.”
2. Productivity at Work
In an office or home-office environment, these phrasal verbs will help you sound more professional:
- Log in: To access your computer or accounts.
- Look through: To quickly review emails or documents.
- Write down: To record information on paper.
- Figure out: To find a solution to a problem.
- Deal with: To handle a difficult situation or person.
- Sort out: To organize or resolve an issue.
3. Social Life and Daily Habits
Use these when hanging out with friends or discussing your habits:
- Hang out: To spend time relaxing with others.
- Catch up: To get the latest news from a friend.
- Run into: To meet someone by surprise.
- Cut down on: To reduce the amount of something (like fast food).
- Give up: To stop doing a habit or to stop trying.
4. Travel and Finances
Planning a trip or saving money? Remember these:
- Get away: To go on a vacation or short trip.
- Save up: To collect money for a specific goal.
- Break down: When a car or machine stops working.
- Pull up: To stop a vehicle at a specific location.
Conclusion: Start Practicing Now!
The best way to remember these is to use them immediately. Choose three phrasal verbs from this list and write a sentence about your day in the comments!
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Watch the Full Lesson
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