1 Minute English Lessons: Phrasal Verbs

Master the phrasal verb take apart to mean disassemble or separate the parts of an object or idea, with examples like taking the phone apart and disassembling the engine.

Learn the phrasal verb eat up, meaning to be filled with negative emotion or feel bad; use 'what's eating you up' to ask what's bothering someone who seems down.

Master the phrasal verb deal with to solve a problem, handle difficult people, and manage situations such as a car leaking oil or dealing with customers.

Discover the correct pronunciation of take apart, eat up, and deal with, including when to omit extra t sounds and how to use them in simple sentences.

Learn the phrasal verb back down, meaning to withdraw your position or retreat in fights or arguments.

Identify why you learn English and tailor your study of phrasal verbs to your specific needs and contexts, like light work, socializing, or studying abroad, to study more efficiently.

Learn how the phrasal verb fall apart signals failure or deterioration of plans, people, or systems. Examples include plans falling apart and a company failing due to finances.

Learn to use the phrasal verb keep at to continue an activity despite difficulty. See how keep at means don't quit, with examples from work, school, and dating.

Master pronunciation of common phrasal verbs by learning the soft k in back down, the t that isn’t hard in fall apart, and how to keep at it, improving fluency.

Master the phrasal verb wake up by learning how it means to feel more lively or gain energy, with examples like coffee, an ice cold shower, and red bull.

Learn the phrasal verb hand back to express returning something to its owner. See examples of returning assignments, a watch, or a baby to its owner.

Learn how the phrasal verb get ahead means becoming more successful at work or in life, with examples from career, politics, and steady progress.

Master the phrasal verb make for, meaning to go in a direction quickly. See examples: make for home, the roof, or the car cover.

Learn the pronunciation of four phrasal verbs—wake up, hand back, get ahead, and make for—through soft, careful articulation.

Review uncertain phrasal verbs from the bronze section and prepare to continue to the silver section, reinforcing word meanings and readiness to advance.

Explore the silver section as you learn ten more common phrasal verbs, tackle slightly trickier forms, and commit to practice to master them quickly.

Learn the phrasal verb ask out, meaning to invite someone to go on a date.

Learn the phrasal verb make up to create a story or lie, with examples like 'he made the whole thing up' and 'did you make that up' to show fabrication.

Learn the phrasal verb call off, meaning to cancel an event that was previously planned, with examples like a company meeting, a camping trip, or a wedding.

Learn to pronounce the phrasal verbs ask out, make up, and call off with practical pronunciation guidance and example cues.

Learn that the phrasal verb do over means doing something again to improve quality. If I could do it over, I would major in biology.

Learn the phrasal verb back off, meaning to retreat from an action or confrontation, with examples of backing off from an argument, letting someone decide, and avoiding dangerous birds.

Accelerate your English by practicing phrasal verbs in real situations, setting concrete goals, and using free resources and language partners to improve retention and sound more natural.

Master the phrasal verb lay off in two senses: to fire staff, as a company laid off 30 employees, and to stop doing something, such as cigarettes.

Learn to pronounce the three phrasal verbs do over, back off, and lay off in this one minute lesson. Repeat the exact pronunciation sequences for each verb to master clarity.

Master the phrasal verb take out to pay for someone when you go somewhere, with examples paying for a movie, dinner, or a group outing.

Explore the phrasal verb pay for, meaning to suffer or be punished for something you've done, with examples like paying for your crime and threats, plus playful uses.

Learn how the phrasal verb screw up means to make a mistake or do something bad, with examples like cooking pasta too long or screw it up in a presentation.

Learn the phrasal verb beat up, meaning to punch, kick, or hit someone many times, with examples of girls beating up a boy and bullies beating up kids after school.

Master quick pronunciation of common phrasal verbs take out, pay for, screw up, and beat up in this one-minute lesson. Learn how to say these phrases clearly in everyday speech.

Learn phrasal verbs such as ask out, back off, call back, do over, lay off, make up, pay for, screw up, take out to boost speaking with friends at work.

Explore ten more phrasal verbs in the gold section, challenging learners to pay close attention, ask questions, and reread material to master tricky phrases.

Learn how to use the phrasal verb get along to describe being friendly or compatible, with examples showing how to say they get along well or they don't get along.

Learn the phrasal verb ask for and its meaning as to say or do something that could lead to a negative outcome, such as skipping class.

Master the phrasal verb fall for, meaning an intense attraction and beginning to love someone, with examples like I'm falling for you and I fell for him.

Learn to pronounce the phrasal verbs get along, ask for, and fall for, with clear guidance and repetition.

Learn how to use the phrasal verb call in to ask someone to come and help. Also, examples show calling in a plumber to fix toilets.

Learn how the phrasal verb see about means to think about or organize something, such as arranging a lift home or fixing a car, with both usages signaling consideration.

Learn how to use the phrasal verb abide by to act in accordance with rules. See examples that show following rules and listening to decisions at home and at school.

Master the pronunciation of three phrasal verbs: call in, see about, and abide by, with clear examples on how to say them in everyday English.

Learn the phrasal verb keep down and how to use it to keep noise to a minimum, meaning be quieter when someone can't hear the movie or has a headache.

Learn how the phrasal verb rip off means deceiving someone to take money or possessions, with examples of scammers like a salesman, a street vendor, and a store.

Master the phrasal verb fall behind and learn what it means to not keep up or miss tasks on time, with examples such as a school project and bills.

Learn the phrasal verb get around to, meaning to do something that needed to get done earlier, with examples: finishing homework, proposing, and cleaning the house.

Learn to pronounce four phrasal verbs—keep down, rip off, fall behind, and get around to—through clear, guided pronunciation practice.

Master ten phrasal verbs, including abide by it, fall behind, and see about. Review materials, ask questions, and practice to prepare for the final section.

Confront the final section's nonstop quizzes that test everything you learned about phrasal verbs, and prepare by revisiting and practicing each verb before starting.

Congratulate yourself on finishing the phrasal verbs course, then revisit the material in a few weeks to reinforce learning, and look forward to future courses on phrasal verbs and idioms.

Explore how phrasal verbs boost your English as you relax at home, engage with culture, or explore the world.