Listen "Episode 17. Three-part Phrasal Verbs"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThree-part Phrasal Verbs are made of a verb, a particle and a preposition. In this episode you'll learn a few of them.You can download the transcript of this episode here.The list of three-part phrasal verbs introduced in the recording: get round to sth, get sth over with, feel up to sth, go in for sth,look forward to, put up with sth, talk down to sb.GET ROUND TO: When you get round to doing something you finally do what you have delayed doing or have been too busy to do.GET OVER WITH: If you want to get something unpleasant over with, you want to do it or finish experiencing it quickly, since you cannot avoid it.FEEL UP TO: When you don't feel up to something, you don't have enough strength or energy to do it or deal with it.GO IN FOR: If you go in for a particular activity, you decide to do it as a hobby or interest. It can also mean choosing something as your job.LOOK FORWARD TO: If you look forward to something, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it.PUT UP WITH: If you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory.TALK DOWN TO: If someone talks down to you, they talk to you in a way that shows they treat you as if you are not very intelligent or very important.Other interesting words and expressions used in the recording: to stick in your memory, procrastination, a mundane task, a mere formality, chores, formalities, paperwork, to have a pint, to drag yourself out of bed, to hand in one's noticeTakeaway 1: Try learning phrasal verbs in the context of a story.Takeaway 2: Don't finish every email with: "I'm looking forward to hearing from you." Use alternatives, such as: "Let me know what you think." "Keep me posted." "I hope to hear from you soon." "Please keep me informed of any developments." "I'm eagerly awaiting your response." "Your prompt response would be appreciated." For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] join us on social media: Instagram and FacebookWould you like me to help you master your English? You can find out more about my courses here.
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