English Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Communication

Are you an ESL learner eager to take your English language skills to the next level? Phrasal verbs are an essential part of everyday English conversation, and mastering them will significantly enhance your language proficiency. As your English coach and teacher, I'm here to guide you through seven common English phrasal verbs used in everyday life. Let's dive in!

  • Break up: When a relationship ends, we use "break up." For example, "They decided to break up after years of dating."

  • Get along: To have a good relationship with someone is to "get along." For instance, "I get along well with my colleagues at work."

  • Take off: When something becomes successful or popular quickly, it "takes off." For example, "The new product took off in the market."

  • Put off: If you postpone or delay something, you "put it off." For instance, "I put off doing my homework until the last minute."

  • Look up: To find information in a dictionary, book, or on the internet is to "look it up." For example, "I need to look up the meaning of this word."

  • Bring up: When you mention or introduce a topic in a conversation, you "bring it up." For instance, "He brought up the issue during the meeting."

  • Run out of: When you no longer have enough of something, you "run out of" it. For example, "We ran out of milk, so I need to buy some more.”

 
 

Now you’ve added seven essential English phrasal verbs to your vocabulary. Learning and using these phrases in everyday conversations will help you sound more natural and confident in your English communication. Keep practicing, and remember that consistent effort and dedication are the keys to becoming proficient in English. As your English coach, I encourage you to explore more phrasal verbs and continue your language learning journey. Happy practicing!

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Marike Korn