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If you want to speak fluent English and understand native speakers, you absolutely need to master phrasal verbs. These are expressions made up of a verb and one or more particles, like prepositions or adverbs. Think of phrases like "give up," "run into," "take off," or "turn down." These combinations often don’t make sense if you just translate them word for word, which is why many English learners find phrasal verbs so difficult.
So why are phrasal verbs hard to learn? First, many phrasal verbs are idiomatic. That means the meaning isn’t obvious just by looking at the words. For example, “break up” can mean to end a romantic relationship, but “break” and “up” separately don’t suggest that meaning. Secondly, a lot of phrasal verbs have multiple meanings depending on the context. “Take off” can mean to remove clothing, but it can also mean a plane leaving the ground, or even to suddenly become successful. This can be confusing for English learners who are used to one word having one meaning.
But here’s the good news. Phrasal verbs are everywhere in spoken English. Native speakers use them constantly. If you want to sound natural and confident in English, especially in casual conversation, mastering phrasal verbs is a must. They are part of everyday English vocabulary, and they show up in everything from business meetings to Netflix shows. Learning phrasal verbs will help you improve your listening skills, expand your vocabulary, and boost your confidence.
Today I’m going to teach you as many useful phrasal verbs as I can in under ten minutes. These are common, real-world expressions that English speakers use every single day. No grammar textbooks, no complicated explanations—just practical English you can use right now.
Let’s start with “look after.” To look after someone means to take care of them. For example, you might say, “Can you look after my dog while I’m away?” Next is “run into.” This means to meet someone unexpectedly. “I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.” Another essential one is “give up.” That means to stop trying. If something is too hard and you stop doing it, you give up. “Don’t give up on your goals.”
How about “turn down”? That means to reject or refuse something. “I had to turn down the job offer.” Or “pick up,” which can mean to collect something or someone. “Can you pick me up after work?” These are just a few of the hundreds of phrasal verbs you’ll hear in daily life.
Other useful phrasal verbs include “wake up,” “find out,” “hang out,” “make up,” and “check out.” “Wake up” is what you do in the morning. “Find out” means to discover new information. “Hang out” means to spend time with friends. “Make up” can mean to reconcile after a fight, or it can mean to invent something that isn’t true. “Check out” means to take a look at something or to leave a hotel. These are the kinds of phrases you’ll hear in conversations, movies, and music.
The key to learning phrasal verbs is repetition and context. Don’t just memorize lists. Listen to real conversations, watch shows in English, read books, and write down the phrasal verbs you hear. Practice them in sentences. Try using them in your own conversations.