Phrasal Verbs and other multi-word verbsPhrasal verbs are part of a large group of verbs called "multi-word verbs". Phrasal verbs and other multi-word verbs are an important part of the English language. Multi-word verbs, including phrasal verbs, are very common, especially in spoken English. A multi-word verb is a verb like "pick up", "turn on" or "get on with". For convenience, many people refer to all multi-word verbs as phrasal verbs. These verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words. The other word(s) can be prepositions and/or adverbs. The two or three words that make up……
"Without grammar very little can be conveyed; without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. " ---D.A. Wilkins, Linguistics in Language Teaching
Phrasal Verbs ListThis is a list of about 200 common phrasal verbs, with meanings and examples. Phrasal verbs are usually two-word phrases consisting of verb + adverb or verb + preposition. Think of them as you would any other English vocabulary. Study them as you come across them, rather than trying to memorize many at once. Use the list below as a reference guide when you find an expression that you don't recognize……
A good news for those who want to join in my class in this winter vacation. Im glad im gonna teach a VIP class from 2008/2/11----2008/2/16. Class number: KB8101.
How many students wil be in the classroom? Less than 10:)
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Drivers License is a card which allows you to operate a motor vehicle legally. A drivers license is issued by the state in which you live but allows you to drive anywhere in the United States and Canada. A drivers license is also the major form of official identification in the USA.
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Small Talk Practice 2: At the Office
Read the small talk below and find the 10 mistakes. Then check your answers.
Woman: Hi there.Man: Hi. I haven't seen you around here before. Have you been working long?……
Small Talk Practice 1: At a Bus Stop
Read the small talk below and find the 10 mistakes. Then check your answers.
Woman: We could ask for a better day, could we?Man: I know. There isn't a cloud in the sky. I love this time of year. Woman: Me too. The cherry blossoms are beautiful, you think? Man: They sure are. But I heard he is calling for rain all weekend. Woman: Really?……
Small Talk: Conversation Starters
Talking about the weather
Beautiful day, isn't it?
Can you believe all of this rain we've been having?
It looks like it's going to snow.
It sure would be nice to be in Hawaii right about now.
I hear they're calling for thunderstorms all weekend.
We couldn't ask for a nicer day, could we?
How about this weather?
Did you order this sunshine?
Talking about current events
Did you catch the news today?
Did you hear about that fire on Fourth St?……
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