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Phrasal Verbs: Your Guide to More Natural English
Hello everyone! I’m Eric and if you’ve ever found yourself pausing mid-conversation because a phrase like “turn up” or “run into” didn’t make literal sense, then this page is for you. Welcome to the wonderful world of phrasal verbs!
Let’s be honest, for many English learners, phrasal verbs can feel like a frustrating puzzle. You might know the verb “get,” but then you hear “get by,” “get over,” “get along with,” and “get through,” and it suddenly seems endless. I often hear my students say, “Teacher, why can’t you just use a simpler verb?”
The truth is, native speakers use phrasal verbs constantly—in casual chats, in business meetings, and in writing. They are the heartbeat of natural, everyday English. Think of them not as a obstacle, but as a powerful tool. Using them correctly will help you:
- Sound more fluent and natural: Instead of saying “I will return,” you can say “I’ll come back.” Instead of “discover,” you can say “find out.”
- Understand native speakers: When you can quickly decipher “let’s cut back on spending” or “the meeting was called off,” you’ll feel much more confident.
- Add nuance and variety: Phrasal verbs often have subtle meanings that single-word verbs can’t quite capture.
On this page, we’ll break down how phrasal verbs work, look into effective strategies for learning them, and point out the most common ones you need to know. We’ll take apart their grammar, and I’ll share my best tips to help you pick them up quickly.