Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. #006 English PHRASAL VERBS Practice Phrasal Verbs
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Apr 17, 2017 AI Snips
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Phrasal Verbs Are Simple Components
- Phrasal verbs are simply a verb plus a particle, not mystical exceptions to grammar rules.
- Focus on learning the most common phrasal verbs used by people most of the time.
Learn Core And Secondary Meanings
- Learn core meanings of common phrasal verbs like turn on to start something and switch on as a synonym.
- Remember informal secondary meanings, for example turn-on can mean to arouse sexually and requires caution.
Match Phrasal Verbs To Context
- Use turn off or switch-off when you want to stop something and use turn up or turn down to change intensity or volume.
- Use turn down also to mean refuse an offer, so check context carefully before interpreting it.