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Writer's pictureThư Phạm (Helen)

Why are phrasal verbs so important?

Definition

“The Oxford dictionary defines phrasal verbs as a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves. The adverb or preposition is called a particle.”

Example:

Look up, Hang out, Move on, Break up, Come across, Hold on, Throw away, etc.


Why are phrasal verbs so important?

1, Phrasal verbs are very common in speaking English.

Native speakers always use phrasal verbs in daily conversation. You will hear a lot of phrasal verbs.


2, It helps you sound more natural

Because It’s viral in Speaking English, when you use them, you will sound natural.


3, Improve your expression

It’s a way to help you diversify your expression. It’s the same with learning new vocabulary.


How to learn phrasal verbs?

1, Learn the top common phrasal verbs on Skillshare, Google, Youtube

I highly recommend you this course on Skillshare:

2, Collect from movies, songs, and English conversations

It’s a lot of words for you to collect. I write down phrasal verbs, which I usually see them.


3, Try to make your sentences from what you’ve learned

You use the same method when learning vocabulary to learn phrasal verbs. Let’s try to apply them in your sentences. They will become yours.


I love using phrasal verbs. I still collect them every day. Let’s get better at English by learning more phrasal verbs.

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