Phrasal Verbs


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Phrasal Verbs (Introduction & Structure)

Description: These two video lessons give a brief introduction to phrasal verbs with definitions and examples. The second video further explains how phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive as well as separable or inseparable. Subtitles are provided.
Source / Author: English with Jennifer
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Vocabulary
  • Use phrasal verbs to express various meanings, such as actions, conditions, prohibitions, etc
Listening
  • Extract information and ideas in spoken texts
  • For the first video lesson, additional help may be given to students for the part about the use of phrasal verbs in formal and informal situations.
  • The second video is suitable for more able students.
  • Teachers may encourage students to take notes while they are viewing the videos.
  • Pause the videos from time to time and let students complete the exercises in the videos. Ask students to explain their answers so as to check their understanding of the use of phrasal verbs.
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School - Learning Phrasal Verbs with Classical Music

Description: From the lyrics of the song, which is originated from a well-known piece of classical music, students learn the use of the phrasal verbs. It is accompanied by six activities about the theme of the song and the selected phrasal verbs.
Source / Author: ESL Classics / Maureen Stewart
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Vocabulary
  • Use phrasal verbs to express various meanings such as actions, conditions, prohibitions, etc
Listening
  • Extract information and ideas in spoken texts
  • Deduce the meaning of unknown expressions through contextual clues in the texts
  • This resource is suitable for arousing students' learning motivation when phrasal verbs are introduced.
  • Teachers may use one or more of the six activities provided:
    • Activity 1: Read a short article about the composer of this piece of classical music and complete the activity with the phrasal verbs used in the article
    • Activity 2: Fill in the missing lyrics of the song
    • Activity 3: Complete the comprehension questions about the song
    • Activity 4: Interview a classmate and complete the questionnaire about school
    • Activity 5: Identify separable and non-separable phrasal verbs
    • Activity 6: Rewrite sentences with separable phrasal verbs
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Phrasal Verb Demon

Description: This comprehensive guide provides various kinds of activities and authentic materials for learning phrasal verbs. It includes video lessons, listening exercises, quizzes, games, dictionary and teaching tips for teachers.
Source / Author: Phrasalverbdemon.com / Juan Antonio Perez Herrera
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Vocabulary
  • Use phrasal verbs to express various meanings such as actions, conditions, prohibitions, etc
Reading
  • Understand and acquire ideas and information from the text
 
Listening
  • Extract information and ideas in spoken texts
  • Deduce the meaning of unknown expressions through contextual clues in the texts
  • This phrasal verb guide is suitable for more able students.
  • For the listening component, since the audio clips are taken from authentic resources, teachers may need to show students the transcripts or pause at times in order to help students understand the content and focus on the use of phrasal verbs.
  • Encourage students to read the grammar notes and search for the definitions and examples of the target phrasal verbs using the "corpus" function for self-learning purposes.
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English Lessons - Phrasal Verbs

Description: This resource provides a reference of selected phrasal verbs with definitions and examples. The phrasal verbs are arranged in alphabetical order and they are followed by exercises.
Source / Author: carolinebrownenglishlessons.com / Caroline Brown
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Vocabulary
  • Use phrasal verbs to express various meanings, such as actions, conditions, prohibitions, etc
N/A
  • This resource is suitable for self-learning. Teachers may encourage students to read definitions and examples of phrasal verbs and complete the follow-up exercises according to their abilities and needs.
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Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs

Description: This online dictionary provides a reference of about 3,000 current English phrasal verbs with definitions and examples. It also provides a series of quizzes to test learners' understanding of phrasal verbs, prepositions and particles.
Source / Author: UsingEnglish.com
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Vocabulary
  • Use phrasal verbs to express various meanings such as actions, conditions, prohibitions, etc
N/A
  • Users may search for the target phrasal verbs with the designated search engine by entering verbs in the "infinitive-without-to" form, prepositions or particles in the boxes provided. They may also browse the dictionary with the index in alphabetical order.
  • Teachers may encourage students to do the quizzes for review or consolidation purposes.
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Managing Conflict

Description: In this activity, students listen to two people trying to resolve a dispute at work with the help of a mediator. They then complete comprehension and vocabulary exercises. The transcript is provided.
Source / Author: British Council
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Vocabulary
  • Adjectives describing personality, e.g., energetic, positive, outgoing, etc 
  • Words relating to conflicts and disputes, e.g., flexible, constructive, judgemental, crucial, etc
  • Phrasal verbs, e.g., settle on,  sort out , set about , stick to, etc
Listening
  • Listen for main ideas and extract specific information from spoken texts
  • Deduce meaning of unknown words through contextual clues
  • This resource is suitable for more able students. It could be used for reading or listening practice.
  • For less able students, teachers may pre-teach the necessary vocabulary before they read or listen to the text. They may also read the questions before listening.
  • As an extended activity, students may share in groups about their experience of dealing with conflicts with other people.
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Last Update: 12th December, 2012