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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Fluent Core English.

I'm Gwen.

Let me ask you something.

Do you understand English when you hear it, but freeze when it's your turn to speak?

You know the words, you understand the question, but suddenly you don't know what to say.

You start translating in your head, worry about making a mistake, and the conversation moves on.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

The problem isn't always that you need more English.

Sometimes you just need the right English to come to mind faster.

That's what we're going to practice today.

You'll practice 300 practical English phrases for real -life situations, from work and shopping to restaurants,

phone calls, making plans, asking for help, sharing opinions, and everyday conversations.

We've divided them into three levels, so you can build your speaking step -by -step.

And we're going to use shadowing.

Listen to each phrase, repeat it out loud, copy the rhythm and natural flow, then imagine yourself using it in a real conversation.

Don't worry about being perfect.

Focus on speaking clearly, naturally, and with confidence.

Because the goal isn't just to know more English, English, it's to make the English you already know easier to use when you actually need it.

So, take a breath, speak out loud, and let's start building the everyday English you can actually use.

Let's begin.

Now that you know how this lesson works, let's start with Level 1.

These phrases are simple, but they're extremely useful because you can hear and use phrasal verbs in everyday American English.

Don't just listen.

Say each phrase out loud.

Let's begin.

Morning routine.

I wake up around 7 every morning.

I usually get up right away.

I turn on the light when I get out of bed.

I open up the curtains.

I make up my bed before breakfast.

I put on something comfortable.

I take off my pajamas and get dressed.

I wash up before I have breakfast.

I brush my teeth and get ready for the day.

I look for my phone before I leave my room.

I pick up my phone from the nightstand.

I check my messages before I leave.

I turn off the lights when I leave the room.

I put away my pajamas.

I grab my bag and head downstairs.

I fill up my water bottle.

I warm up some breakfast.

I clean up after breakfast.

I get ready to head out.

I head out around 8.

I lock up the house before I leave.

I lock up the house before I leave I hurry up

because I'm running late I hurry up because I'm running late I slow down

when I have more time I slow down

when I have more time I check on everything before I

leave I check on everything before I leave I grab my keys

and walk out I grab my keys and walk out I get in my car and start it up.

I get in my car and start it up.

I head off to work.

I show up a few minutes early.

These simple phrasal verbs are worth practicing because they describe things you probably already do every day.

Now let's move into another part of daily life, getting things done around the house.

Household chores.

I clean up the kitchen after breakfast.

I wipe down the counter before I leave.

I wash up the dishes.

I put away the clean dishes.

I take out the trash every evening.

I throw away anything we don't need.

I pick up the clothes from the floor.

I put away my clean clothes.

I hang up my jacket by the door.

I fold up the towels.

I turn on the washing machine.

I put in another load of laundry.

I take out the laundry when it's done.

I dry off the dishes before I put them away.

I clean out the refrigerator once a week.

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I clean out the refrigerator once a week.

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I wipe off the table after dinner.

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I wipe off the table after dinner.

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I sweep up the crumbs from the floor.

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I sweep up the crumbs from the floor.

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I clean up the living room before guests arrive.

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I clean up the living room before guests arrive.

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I straighten up my bedroom in the morning.

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I straighten up my bedroom in the morning.

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I put the books back on the shelf.

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I put the books back on the shelf.

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I shut off the lights when I leave.

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I shut off the lights when I leave.

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I turn off the faucet when I'm finished.

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I turn off the faucet when I'm finished.

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I pick up anything that's out of place.

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I pick up anything that's out of place.

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I clean up before I sit down.

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I clean up before I sit down.

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I put everything back where it belongs.

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I put everything back where it belongs.

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I finish up the chores before I relax.

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I finish up the chores before I relax.

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I check on the laundry before I go to bed.

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I check on the laundry before I go to bed.

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Notice how many of these phrases can be used in ordinary situations at home.

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The more you practice them as complete phrases, the easier they become to use without translating in your head.

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Now let's move on to meals and food.

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Meals and food.

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I heat up some leftovers for lunch.

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I heat up some leftovers for lunch.

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I warm up some soup for dinner I warm up some

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soup for dinner I cut up some vegetables for the salad

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I cut up some vegetables for the salad I mix in

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a little more sauce I mix in a little more sauce

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I add on a little extra cheese I add on a

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little extra cheese I put together a quick lunch I put together a quick lunch.

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I set out the plates for everyone.

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I fill up my glass with water.

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I pour out the rest of the juice.

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I clean off the kitchen counter.

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I wipe down the table before we eat.

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I wipe down the table before we eat.

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I put away the leftovers after dinner.

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I pack up my lunch for tomorrow.

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I save some food for later.

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I finish up my breakfast before I leave.

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I eat up the last piece of bread.

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I drink up my coffee before it gets cold.

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I clean up the dishes after we eat.

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I clean up the dishes after we eat I wash out

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my coffee mug I wash out my coffee mug I throw

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away the empty containers I throw away the empty containers I

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run out of milk sometimes I run out of milk sometimes

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I pick up some groceries on my way home I pick up some groceries on my way home

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I look over the menu before I order.

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I look over the menu before I order.

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I ask for some extra sauce.

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I ask for some extra sauce.

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I pass around the plates.

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I pass around the plates.

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I leave out the vegetables for later.

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I leave out the vegetables for later.

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I cut down on sugary drinks.

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I cut down on sugary drinks.

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I try not to eat too late.

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I try not to eat too late.

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These are the kinds of phrases that can make your everyday English sound more natural because you're learning the whole expression,

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not just one word.

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Now let's talk about another important part of everyday life, getting ready and getting things done.

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Getting ready and going out.

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I check over my schedule before I leave.

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I check over my schedule before I leave.

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I look over my to -do list in the morning.

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I look over my to -do list in the morning.

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I cross off the things I finished.

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I cross off the things I finished

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I write down anything I need to remember I write down anything I need to remember

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I set aside some time for myself I set aside some time for myself

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I get dressed and fix up my hair I get dressed and fix up my hair

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I put on my shoes by the door I put on my shoes by the door

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I grab my jacket before I head out I grab my jacket before I head out

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I pick up my bag from the floor I pick up my bag from the floor

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I make sure I have my wallet I make sure I have my wallet

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I check for my keys one more time I check for my keys one more time

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I turn off everything before I leave.

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I lock up the house.

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I head out around 9.

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I stop by the coffee shop on my way to work.

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I stop by the coffee shop on my way to work.

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I pick up a coffee before work.

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I pick up a coffee before work.

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I drop off a package on my way downtown.

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I swing by the store after work.

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I swing by the store after work.

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I check in with my co -worker when I arrive.

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I check in with my co -worker when I arrive.

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I catch up on a few things at work.

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I catch up on a few things at work.

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I get back to work after lunch.

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I get back to work after lunch.

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I finish up my work before I leave.

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I finish up my work before I leave.

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I pack up my things at the end of the day.

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I pack up my things at the end of the day.

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I head back home around 6.

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I head back home around 6.

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I stop in for a few minutes before dinner.

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I stop in for a few minutes before dinner.

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I change out of my work clothes.

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I change out of my work clothes.

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I wind down after a long day.

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I wind down after a long day.

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I catch my breath when I finally get home.

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I settle down for the evening.

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Now you have a useful set of phrases for moving through

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your day from getting ready in the morning to coming home at night.

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Let's finish Level 1 with something we all need, free time and relaxing.

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Free time and relaxing.

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I hang out with my friends on weekends.

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I hang out with my friends on weekends.

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We go out for coffee sometimes.

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We go out for coffee sometimes.

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I meet up with my friends after work.

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I meet up with my friends after work.

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We catch up over dinner.

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We catch up over dinner.

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I work out at the gym a few times a week.

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I warm up before I exercise.

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I cool down after my workout.

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I cool down after my workout I turn on some music while I relax I turn on some music while I relax

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I put on a movie after dinner I put on a movie after dinner

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I sit back and relax for a while I sit back and relax for a while

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I slow down on the weekends I slow down on the weekends

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I take some time off when I need it I take some time off when I need it

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I stay in when I don't feel like going out

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I stay in when I don't feel like going out I go out with friends when I want to socialize

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I go out with friends when I want to socialize

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I look up new places to visit I look up new places to visit

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I read up on things I'm interested in I read up on things I'm interested in

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I catch up on my favorite shows I catch up on my favorite shows

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I scroll through my phone for a few minutes

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I scroll through my phone for a few minutes

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I chill out on the couch after work I chill out on the couch after work

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I wind down before bed I wind down before bed I stay up a little later on Fridays

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I stay up a little later on Fridays I get together with my family on Sundays.

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We talk about what we've been up to.

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I look forward to the weekend.

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I catch up with an old friend sometimes.

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I catch up with an old friend sometimes

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I head out when everyone is ready I head out when everyone is ready

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I come back home before it gets too late I come back home before it gets too late

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I turn off my phone and relax I turn off my phone and relax

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I get ready for bed around 11 I get ready for bed around 11 I call it a night when I'm tired

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I call it a night when I'm tired I sleep in on Saturday mornings I sleep in on Saturday mornings

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I start over the next day.

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I start over the next day.

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And that brings us to the end of Level 1.

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You've practiced useful A2 phrasal verbs for your morning routine,

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household chores, meals, getting ready and going out, and free time.

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But don't just listen to these phrases once.

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Choose a few that you can actually use today.

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Say them out loud.

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Then try to use them in a real conversation.

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And I'd love to know which phrase was the most useful for you.

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Write one phrase from Level 1 in the comments below.

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It could be a phrase you already knew or a new phrase you want to start using.

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Level 1 is completed.

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And now, let's move on to Level 2, where the phrases become more natural and useful for everyday conversations.

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Part 2.

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Level 2.

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B1 Socializing and Work Phrasal Verbs Now that you've completed Level 1, let's take the next step.

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In Level 2, the phrases will be a little more natural and flexible.

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These are expressions you can use when talking with friends, communicating at work, making phone calls,

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running errands, and talking about your health and feelings.

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Listen carefully, repeat out loud, and imagine yourself using each phrase in a real conversation.

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Let's begin.

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Socializing with friends.

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Let's catch up soon.

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Let's catch up soon.

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We should get together sometime this week week.

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We should get together sometime this week.

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I ran into an old friend at the store.

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We ended up talking for almost an hour.

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We ended up talking for almost an hour.

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Do you want to come over tonight?

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Do you want to come over tonight?

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Why don't you come over for dinner.

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We hung out at a coffee shop for a while.

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I haven't seen you in a while.

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Let's catch up.

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She called me back after work.

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I'll get back to you when I know more.

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I'll get back to you when I know more.

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We talked things over before making a decision.

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We stayed up late talking about our plans.

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I bumped into Sarah on my way home.

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I bumped into Sarah on my way home.

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We stopped by a cafe before the movie.

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I'm looking forward to hanging out this weekend.

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We got together to celebrate her birthday.

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He dropped by without calling first.

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He dropped by without calling first.

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We went out for dinner after work.

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Let's work something out for this weekend.

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I'll check in with you later.

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These phrases help you do more than simply talk about your friends.

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They help you invite people, make plans, reconnect, respond, and keep relationships going naturally.

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Now let's take those same everyday communication skills into the workplace.

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Work and school.

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I need to fill out this form before Friday.

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I need to fill out this form before Friday.

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Can you look over this report before I send it?

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I'll send out the updated file this afternoon.

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Let's set up a meeting for tomorrow morning.

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I need to figure out how this works.

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I need to figure out how this works.

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Can you walk me through it?

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Can you walk me through it?

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I'll get back to you once I have the information.

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I'll get back to you once I have the information.

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We need to go over a few details first.

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We need to go over a few details first.

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I'll take care of that today.

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I'll take care of that today.

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She took on a new project last month.

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She took on a new project last month.

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I'm trying to keep up with my workload.

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I'm trying to keep up with my workload.

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We need to catch up on a few things.

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We need to catch up on a few things.

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Can you point out the main problem?

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Can you point out the main problem?

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Let's come up with a better solution.

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Let's come up with a better solution.

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We ran into a problem with the schedule.

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I'll write down the important points.

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I'll write down the important points.

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Can you send over the details when you have time?

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Can you send over the details when you have time?

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I need to hand in this assignment by Friday.

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I need to hand in this assignment by Friday.

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Let's go over the plan one more time.

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Let's go over the plan one more time.

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I'll backup the files before I make any changes.

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I'll backup the files before I make any changes.

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These are useful because Workplace English often depends on short phrasal verbs like go over,

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take care of, figure out, and get back to.

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Learning them as complete phrases can make your everyday communication much easier.

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Now let's move into another situation where natural phrases really matter, phone calls and messages.

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Phone calls and messages.

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I'll call you back in a few minutes.

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I'll call you back in a few minutes.

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Can you speak up?

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I can't hear you very well.

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Can you speak up?

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I can't hear you very well.

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Can you hold on for a second?

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Can you hold on for a second?

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I'll put you through to the right person.

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I'll put you through to the right person.

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I think we got cut off.

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I think we got cut off.

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Let me call you back.

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Let me call you back.

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I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

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I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

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She texted me back this morning.

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She texted me back this morning.

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I haven't heard back from him yet.

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I haven't heard back from him yet.

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Can you get back to me by tomorrow?

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Can you get back to me by tomorrow?

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I'll check in with you later.

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I'll check in with you later.

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I just wanted to follow up on my message.

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I just wanted to follow up on my message.

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Can you send me the address?

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Can you send me the address?

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I'll send it over right now.

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I'll send it over right now.

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I left you a voicemail earlier.

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I left you a voicemail earlier.

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I missed your call.

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What's up?

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I missed your call.

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What's up?

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I'll hang up now and let you get back to work.

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I'll hang up now and let you get back to work.

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Thanks for getting back to me.

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Thanks for getting back to me.

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I'll reach out again if I need anything.

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I'll reach out again if I need anything.

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Let's touch base later this week.

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Let's touch base later this week.

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Notice how these phrases are useful beyond phone calls.

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You can use many of them for texts, emails, work conversations, and everyday communication.

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Now let's practice phrases you can use when you're shopping or running errands.

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Shopping and errands.

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I need to pick up a few things.

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I need to pick up a few things.

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I'm just looking around for now.

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I'm just looking around for now.

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Can I try this on?

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Can I try this on?

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Do you have this in a different size?

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Do you have this in a different size?

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I'm going to look around before I decide.

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I'm going to look around before I decide.

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I picked out a shirt for my brother.

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I'll check out when I'm ready.

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Can you ring this up for me?

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I need to drop off a package.

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I need to drop off a package.

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I'll stop by the store on my way home.

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I ran out of coffee this morning.

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We need to stock up on groceries.

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I'm looking for something under $20.

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$20.

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I'm looking for something under $20.

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I'll put this back for now.

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I'll put this back for now.

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I changed my mind, so I'm going to put it back.

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I changed my mind, so I'm going to put it back.

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I need to return this and get a different one.

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I need to return this and get a different one.

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Can I get a refund for this?

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Can I get a refund for this?

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I picked up the order on my way home.

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I picked up the order on my way home.

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I'll drop this off before I go home.

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I'll drop this off before I go home.

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These phrases can help you handle simple shopping situations without having to translate every sentence in your head.

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And now let's move into something even more personal.

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Health, energy, and feelings.

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Health and feelings.

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I've been feeling a little run down lately.

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I've been feeling a little run down lately.

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I think I'm coming down with a cold.

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I think I'm coming down with a cold.

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I need to cut back on sugar.

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I need to cut back on sugar.

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I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.

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I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.

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I need to slow down and get some rest.

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I need to slow down and get some rest.

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I worked out this morning before work.

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I worked out this morning before work.

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I need to warm up before I exercise.

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I need to warm up before I exercise.

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I finally got over my cold.

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I finally got over my cold.

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She really cheered me up when I was having a bad day.

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She really cheered me up when I was having a bad day.

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I opened up to my friend about how I felt.

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I opened up to my friend about how I felt.

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I needed some time to calm down.

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I needed some time to calm down.

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I'm trying to work through this problem.

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I'm trying to work through this problem.

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I don't want to bottle up my feelings.

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I don't want to bottle up my feelings.

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I need to take a break and clear my head.

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I need to take a break and clear my head.

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I'm starting to feel better now.

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I'm starting to feel better now.

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I don't want to stress myself out.

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I don't want to stress myself out.

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I'm trying to get back into a healthy routine.

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I'm trying to get back into a healthy routine.

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I need to take it easy today.

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I need to take it easy today.

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I'll bounce back.

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I just need some time.

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I'll bounce back.

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I just need some time.

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These phrases give you more ways to talk about your health, energy, emotions, and personal experiences naturally.

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And that brings us to the end of Level 2.

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You've practiced phrasal verbs for socializing, work in school, phone calls and messages,

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shopping and errands, and health and feelings.

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Don't just listen to these phrases once.

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choose a few that feel useful to you.

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Say them out loud, then try to use them in a real conversation this week.

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And remember, the goal isn't to sound perfect.

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The goal is to make useful English easier to use when you actually need it.

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Level two is completed.

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Now let's move on to level three, where we'll practice more natural and expressive phrasal verbs for real -life American English.

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Part 3 Level 3 Advanced Phrasal Verbs Now you've made it to Level 3.

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In the first two levels, you practiced phrasal verbs for everyday routines,

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socializing, work, shopping, phone calls and personal situations.

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Now we're going one step further.

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These phrases can help you explain problems, handle relationships, talk about travel,

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describe personal growth, and express decisions and experiences more naturally.

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Don't worry if some of these feel new.

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Listen carefully, repeat out loud, and focus on how the whole phrase sounds.

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Let's begin.

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Solving Problems We need to come up with a better solution.

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We need to come up with a better solution.

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Let's figure out what's causing the problem.

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Let's figure out what's causing the problem.

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We ran into an unexpected problem.

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We ran into an unexpected problem.

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I'll look into it and get back to you.

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I'll look into it and get back to you.

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Let's work out the details before we start.

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Let's work out the details before we start.

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We need to sort out a few things first.

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First, we need to sort out a few things first.

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She pointed out an issue with the plan.

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She pointed out an issue with the plan.

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I couldn't figure out what went wrong.

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I couldn't figure out what went wrong.

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We need to deal with this before it gets worse.

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We need to deal with this before it gets worse.

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Let's talk it over before we make a decision I don't want to put off the problem any longer

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We need to come up with another option I'll try to work around the problem I'll try to work around the problem

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We finally worked out a way to fix it We finally worked out a way to fix it

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Something came up so we had to change our plans Something came up so we had to change our plans

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I can't put up with this noise anymore I can't put up with this noise anymore

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He backed out of the agreement at the last minute.

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Let's go over everything one more time.

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We need to straighten this out by Friday.

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I'm sure we'll figure something out.

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I'm sure we'll figure something out.

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These phrases are especially useful because real conversations aren't always simple.

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Sometimes something goes wrong.

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Sometimes plans change.

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And sometimes you need to explain a problem and find a solution.

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Now, let's move into another part of real life where communication matters just as much.

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Relationships.

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Relationships and people.

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I get along really well with my co -workers.

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I get along really well with my co -workers.

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We usually get along pretty well.

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We usually get along pretty well.

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I really look up to my older brother.

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I really look up to my older brother.

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She looks up to her mother.

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She looks up to her mother.

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We've known each other for years, but we've grown apart.

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We've known each other for years, but we've grown apart.

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They broke up a few months ago.

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They broke up a few months ago.

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They decided to get back together.

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They decided to get back together.

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We had an argument, but we made up later.

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We had an argument, but we made up later.

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I ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in years.

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I ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in years.

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We lost touch after college.

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We lost touch after college.

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We got back in touch last year.

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We got back in touch last year.

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I really appreciate you checking in on me.

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I really appreciate you checking in on me.

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She opened up to me about what happened.

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She opened up to me about what happened.

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We talked things through and cleared up the misunderstanding.

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We talked things through and cleared up the misunderstanding.

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I don't want to bring up the past again.

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I don't want to bring up the past again.

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He asked her out after they met at work.

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He asked her out after they met at work.

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They hit it off right away.

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They hit it off right away.

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We don't always agree, but we work things out.

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We don't always agree, but we work things out.

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I try not to take it out on other people when I'm stressed.

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I try not to take it out on other people when I'm stressed.

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These phrases can help you talk about real relationships in a more natural way.

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Now, let's take these skills on the road and talk about travel and everyday adventures.

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Travel and adventure.

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We set off early to avoid traffic.

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We headed out before sunrise.

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Our car broke down on the highway.

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We had to pull over and call for help.

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We checked into the hotel around 3.

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We checked into the hotel around 3.

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We checked out early the next morning.

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We checked out early the next morning.

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We picked up a rental car at the airport.

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We picked up a rental car at the airport.

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We dropped off the car before our flight.

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We dropped off the car before our flight.

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We got around the city by public transportation.

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We got around the city by public transportation

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We stopped by a small town along the way We stopped

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by a small town along the way We ended up finding

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a great little restaurant We ended up finding a great little

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restaurant We came across a beautiful hiking trail We came across

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a beautiful hiking trail We looked up a few places before the trip We looked up a few places before the trip.

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We ran into some traffic on the way there.

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We ran into some traffic on the way there.

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We had to turn around because we missed the exit.

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We had to turn around because we missed the exit.

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We stopped off for coffee along the way.

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We stopped off for coffee along the way.

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I picked up a few souvenirs from my family.

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I picked up a few souvenirs for my family.

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We stayed over for an extra night.

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We stayed over for an extra night.

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I'm really looking forward to the trip.

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I'm really looking forward to the trip.

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Travel conversations are full of phrasal verbs because you're constantly talking about moving around,

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checking in, stopping somewhere, finding things, and dealing with unexpected situations.

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Now let's talk about something that can make a big difference in your English and your everyday life.

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Personal growth.

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Personal growth and habits.

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I'm trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses.

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I'm trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses.

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She took up running last year.

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She took up running last year.

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I've been trying to cut down on screen time

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I've been trying to cut down on screen time I gave

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up smoking a few years ago I gave up smoking a few years ago He stuck to his plan even

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when things got difficult He stuck to his plan even when things got difficult

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I'm trying to stick to a better routine I'm trying to stick to a better routine I ended up changing my mind.

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I ended up changing my mind.

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She carried on even after several setbacks.

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She carried on even after several setbacks.

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I'm working on building better habits.

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I'm working on building better habits.

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I want to get back into reading regularly.

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I want to get back into reading regularly.

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I'm trying to work on my confidence.

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I'm trying to work on my confidence.

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I need to slow down and focus on one thing at a time.

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I need to slow down and focus on one thing at a time.

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I'm trying to keep up with my goals.

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I'm trying to keep up with my goals.

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I don't want to fall back into my old habits.

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I don't want to fall back into my old habits.

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I'm finally getting over my fear of speaking English.

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I'm finally getting over my fear of speaking English.

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I've come a long way since I started.

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I've come a long way since I started.

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I'm proud of how far I've come.

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i'm proud of how far i've come i'm not going to give up just

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because it's difficult i'm not going to give up just

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because it's difficult i'll keep working at it until i get

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better i'll keep working at it until i get better personal growth takes time

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but these kinds of phrases help you talk about your goals habits challenges

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and progress in a much more natural way now let's finish

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level three with another important part of everyday english plans and decisions plans and decisions

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i need to think over the offer before i decide i need to think over the offer before i decide

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Let's talk it over before we move forward.

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I don't want to put off the decision any longer.

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She turned down the job offer.

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I decided to go along with their suggestion.

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I decided to go along with their suggestion.

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He came up with a great idea.

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He came up with a great idea.

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We carried out the plan exactly as discussed.

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We carried out the plan exactly as discussed.

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I ended up choosing the cheaper option.

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I ended up choosing the cheaper option.

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We had to come up with a backup plan.

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We had to come up with a backup plan.

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Let's map out the next few steps.

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Let's map out the next few steps.

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I'll look into our options before we decide.

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I'll look into our options before we decide.

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We need to weigh everything before moving forward.

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We need to weigh everything before moving forward.

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I decided to go ahead with the plan.

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I decided to go ahead with the plan.

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We had to push back the meeting until Friday.

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We had to push back the meeting until Friday.

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They called off the event because of the weather.

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They called off the event because of the weather.

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We moved forward with the original plan.

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We moved forward with the original plan.

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I changed my mind after thinking it over.

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I changed my mind after thinking it over.

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Let's come up with a few alternatives.

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Let's come up with a few alternatives.

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We need to follow through on our decision.

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We need to follow through on our decision.

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And that brings us to the end of Level 3.

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You've now practiced phrasal verbs for solving problems, relationships, travel, personal growth, and plans and decisions.

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These are the kinds of expressions that can help you move beyond basic English and communicate your thoughts more naturally.

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But remember, recognizing a phrase is only the first step.

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The real progress happens when you start using it.

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Choose a few phrases from this level that match your real life.

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Say them out loud, make your own examples, and try to use them in an actual conversation.

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You don't need to use them all at once.

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Start with a few, practice them, use them, then add more.

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Level 3 is completed.

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Congratulations!

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You've completed all three levels of this phrasal verb shadowing practice.

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You started with simple A2 phrases for everyday routines,

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household chores, meals, getting ready, and free time.

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Then in level two, you moved into more natural B1 phrases for socializing,

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work, phone calls, shopping, errands, health, and feelings.

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And in level three, you practiced more advanced B1 to B2 phrasal verbs for solving problems,

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relationships, travel, personal growth, and making plans and decisions.

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So now you have a much stronger set of practical phrasal verbs that you can use in everyday American English.

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But here's the most important part.

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Don't let these phrases stay inside this video.

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Take them into your real life.

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Practice them every day.

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Choose five or ten phrases that are useful for you.

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Say them out loud.

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Make your own sentences with them and try to use them when you're talking to a friend, a co -worker, a family member,

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or someone you meet during your day.

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You can also come back to this video and practice again.

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The first time, just listen carefully.

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The second time, repeat every phrase out loud.

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And the next time, try to say the phrase before you hear it.

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This will help you move from simply recognizing phrasal verbs to actually using them when you speak.

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And remember, you don't need to learn everything in one day.

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A few minutes of focused practice every day can make a difference over time.

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The goal isn't to speak perfect English.

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The goal is to make useful English come to your mind more naturally.

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So don't be afraid of mistakes.

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Keep speaking, keep trying, and keep using the English you already know.

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If this lesson helped you, give this video a like and subscribe to Fluent Poor English for more practical English speaking,

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shadowing, and real -life conversation practice.

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And I'd love to hear from you in the comments.

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Tell me one phrasal verb from today's lesson that you found especially useful.

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Maybe it's a phrase you learned for work.

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Maybe it's something you can use with your friends.

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Or maybe it's a phrase you want to start using in your everyday conversations.

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Write it in the comments below.

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And if you can, make your own sentence with that phrasal verb.

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That way, you're not just learning it, you're actually using it.

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So keep practicing every day.

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Keep building your vocabulary.

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Keep speaking out loud.

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And keep believing that your English can improve.

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You don't need to change everything overnight.

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Just learn a few useful phrases, practice them consistently, and use them in real life.

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One phrase at a time, one conversation at a time, one day at a time.

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Thank you for practicing with me today.

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Keep speaking, keep practicing, and I'll see you in the next lesson.

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