🎯Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 🔒Join my private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook 💖Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChN7HW1AJ4GWtPiBMLD8Tsg/join ⭐Want to be featured in The Learner's Corner? 🎙️Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/englishwiththiago ✍️Write me an email at: [email protected] 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ 📱Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium 📱Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar discusses the complexities of phrasal verbs in English, providing listeners with essential insights into their meanings, usage, and the importance of context. He outlines five key points that learners must understand: the distinction between literal and figurative meanings, the difference between separable and inseparable phrasal verbs, the common patterns associated with certain particles, the significance of context in understanding usage, and the necessity of practice and exposure to master phrasal verbs. The episode also features success stories from learners, emphasizing the journey of language acquisition. Takeaways Phrasal verbs can be challenging to learn. Understanding the meaning of phrasal verbs is crucial. Literal phrasal verbs are easier to grasp than figurative ones. Context is key in understanding phrasal verbs. Separable phrasal verbs can be split, while inseparable ones cannot. Common patterns exist among phrasal verbs and their particles. Practice and exposure are essential for mastering phrasal verbs. Listening to native speakers helps in learning phrasal verbs. Don't be afraid to make mistakes while learning. Start with common phrasal verbs and gradually expand your knowledge. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Phrasal Verbs 01:55 Understanding Literal vs. Figurative Phrasal Verbs 09:51 Separable vs. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs 17:39 Common Patterns in Phrasal Verbs 21:00 The Importance of Context 22:46 Practice and Exposure to Phrasal Verbs 25:23 Learner's Corner: Success Stories Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar