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Getting to know each other thru Phr.Verbs

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Definitions

Emma

City Life and Friendships


Now it’s your turn. I’ll ask you some questions, and you can answer out loud.

  • Where did you grow up

  • Have you ever moved in to a new city

  • What new things are you ready to take on this year

  • Who do you usually meet up with

  • Is there a language you want to pick up

  • Where do you like to hang out

  • How often do you work out


Let’s try a little challenge.

I’ll give you a short description with/without phrasal verbs, and you can try to rewrite other phrases using/not using phrasal verbs.

Without phrasal verbs: “I was born in Madrid. I moved to London two years ago. I like seeing my friends and learning new languages.”

With phrasal verbs: “I grew up in Madrid. I moved in to London two years ago. I love meeting up with my friends and picking up new languages.”


Before we finish today’s class, let’s do a quick double‑check quiz to see how much you remember. I’ll ask a question, give you a moment to think, and then I’ll tell you the correct answer. Ready? Let’s go.

Question 1

Which phrasal verb means “to spend your childhood and become an adult” Pause…

Answer: grow up

Question 2

If you start living in a new house or a new city, which phrasal verb do you use Pause…

Answer: move in

Question 3

Which phrasal verb means “to accept a new challenge or responsibility” Pause…

Answer: take on

Question 4

If you meet friends socially, what phrasal verb can you use Pause…

Answer: meet up

Question 5

Which phrasal verb means “to learn something informally, without studying in a formal way” Pause…

Answer: pick up

Question 6

If you spend relaxed time somewhere, like a café or a park, which phrasal verb fits Pause…

Answer: hang out

Question 7

Which phrasal verb means “to do exercise” Pause…

Answer: work out

Question 8

If you try to maintain the same rhythm or progress, for example with lessons, which phrasal verb do you use Pause…

Answer: keep up

Question 9

Which phrasal verb means “to contact someone to start a conversation or connection” Pause…

Answer: reach out

Question 10

If you create something new, like an idea or a project, which phrasal verb works Pause…

Answer: come up with


Great job. If you got most of them right, fantastic. If you missed a few, no problem — just rewind the episode and listen again. The more you hear these phrasal verbs, the more natural they’ll feel.







 




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