PHRASAL VERBS

Phrasal verbs are expressions made up of a verb followed by a preposition or adverb (or both), which together create a new meaning different from the main verb. They are an essential part of everyday English because native speakers use them in almost every type of conversation, whether formal or informal. Phrases like " speak up" (to speak louder), "give up" (to stop trying), "pick up" (to collect), "look after" (to take care of someone),  and "run into" (to meet someone by chance) are examples of how these verbs are naturally integrated into the language and convey complex meanings with just a few words.

Learning and mastering phrasal verbs not only helps us understand native speakers better, but also makes our English sound more fluent and authentic. Using them correctly makes conversations sound more natural and helps make communication easier and friendlier. Given their common use in daily life from TV shows and songs to work conversations and messages between friends, phrasal verbs are a key to really getting into the true essence of the English language.

Types of Phrasal Verbs by Structure

1. Verb +Adverb: In this case, the verb is combined with an adverb that changes its meaning.

Examples: 

-Give up.

-Turn on.

-Turn off.

-Take off.

-Run out.

2. Verb + Preposition: In this case, the verb is combined with a preposition that gives it a new meaning.

Examples:

-Look for.

-Rely on.

-Look into

-Come across.

-Get over.

3. Verb + adverb + preposition: In this case, some phrasal verbs have both an adverb and a preposition, creating a very specific meaning.

Examples: 

-Put up with.

-Get along with.

-Look down on.

-Look up to.

-Catch up with.

EASY WAYS TO LEARN PHRASAL VERBS

-Group them by topics or situations: Learn phrasal verbs by categories like emotions, travel, daily routine, work etc. Can make them easier to remember. Here it's a short list to help you recognize how it works.

*Phrasal verbs to talk about emotions:  

-Cheer up. For example: She was sad, but her friends cheered her up.

-Break down. For example: He broke down in tears after his mom's death.

-Look forward to. For example: I look forward to seeing you next month.

-Calm down. For example: Please calm down, you'll get over it. 

-Come down. For example: She came down with a cold after the trip.

*Phrasal verbs to talk about daily routine:  

-Wake up. For example: I wake up at 5 AM every day.

-Get up. For example: My girlfriend gets up as soon as her alarm rings.

-Get ready. For example: I need to get ready for university in the next hour.

-Wind up. For example: I usually wind up my day with a hot coffee before bed.

-Brush up on. For example: I need to brush up on my English before the final test.

-Study phrasal verbs based on your English level: Studying this topic can become easier and more practical if you study based on the level of English that you consider you have, as it will make the learning process smoother. That's why we have decided to classify some phrasal verbs from beginner to advanced, so you can study according to your level.

*Learn by watching explanatory videos with examples: Being able to visualize how phrasal verbs work in real life is very helpful because it helps to better understand their meaning. Therefore, watching videos is very useful for learning how to use them.

For example, in the following video you would be able to learn 50 phrasal verbs!

In conclusion, there are many ways to learn phrasal verbs. You just need patience, dedication, and discipline. Practice daily through online activities, study by watching videos, and try to learn new phrasal verbs every day, so your vocabulary keeps growing.