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.