What is a metaphor? You may be surprised to find out that it is NOT only something English teachers make you learn to write poetry! Metaphors are absolutely everywhere, and understanding them will be the #1 trick to understanding any phrasal verb you find *out in the wild.* This episode is only an introduction to metaphors. Be ready for more episodes where I go in depth with specific orientational metaphors (such as GOOD is UP) and how knowing these little ideas will make so many phrasal...

In this episode I give 5 good reasons to learn phrasal verbs, in no order. Actually, #5 is the one I want you to hear the most, oops! Links:  Article- NPR- 5 Reasons Why We Code Switch Video: What is Code Switching Video: What is Code Switching Introverted Language Learners Private Facebook Group 15 Introspective language learning journal prompts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

In this episode I explain the myth of business English and how it is related to phrasal verbs. I give a few examples (taken from the popular business English book, Market Leader, there are thousands of phrasal verbs you could use for business.) The examples: 1. Let's get down to business  (start and focus) 2. Could you hang on a moment please?  (wait) 3. Perhaps we could get back to the point. (return) 4. Ok, let’s go over what we’ve agreed. (review) 5. Right, to sum up then…(summarize) 6. I...

In this episode I discuss how important word stress is in English in general, and give you lots of examples. I give you more tips on how to know when someone uses a ~phrasal verb...if its really a phrasal verb or the NOUN version. The end of the episode also includes an exercise to practice your listening skills (to see if you can differentiate between nouns vs phrasal verbs.) In a nutshell: for most phrasal verbs, PUT THE STRESS ON THE SECOND WORD! The meaning changes if you put the stress...

In this episode I cover some important concepts that will help you in your English journey, not only with phrasal verbs: 1. PHRASAL VERBS ARE NOT 'INFORMAL' 2. formality in English 2. ENGLISH IS NOT PRONOUNCED THE WAY IT IS SPELLED 3. Latin based words (formal, save for writing) and Germanic based words (perfect for spoken English.)  I use a speech from Barrack Obama to illustrate how phrasal verbs are not informal, or slang. They are essential to sounding natural in SPOKEN ENGLISH.  A...

In this episode I make use of the song 'Take on me' by the 80's Norwegian band a-ha to explain the rule of word order in separable phrasal verbs.  *I do not own the rights to this song, and the segment of the song played in this episode is for educational purposes only.* Rule:  With separable phrasal verbs, if the direct object is a pronoun ( me, you, I we, etc) it has to go in the middle of the phrasal verb. That is, it has to be separate.  TAKE ON-  transitive Transitive- take on...

Stay up to date and follow me on Instagram @empanadadenada . In this episode we discuss fill out, find out, and figure out. We compare find out and figure out, because they are quite similar. In summary- Fill out: 1. transitive and separable- to complete a form with information.  Very similar to 'fill in,' though that is more typically used with shorter things, such as fill in blank, fill in one line of information, instead of filling out a whole application or form. 2. A) intransitive...

Stay up to date and follow me on Instagram @empanadadenada . Ok, so this was the second podcast I ever recorded in my life, but the information here is almost like a phrasal verbs masterclass. Almost. I intentionally did not go into more detail; I don't want to scare you away! There is a reference photo at the bottom of this description that will be useful to copy into your notebook or save. In this episode we discuss: Why are phrasal verbs confusing (multiple meanings, used with pronoun...

Stay up to date and follow me on Instagram @english.for.introverts  .  (I changed my username from what I said in the episode!) In this episode I introduce myself, tell you a little about my background, and give you a brief explanation of what to expect from this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phrasalverbs/support