1. Complaining at Work
Intermediate Lesson 37

2. Today we are going to learn:
Phrasal verbs related to work
How to express problems in the workplace

3. I’m worn out. The things we have to put up with – it’s crazy
I’m worn out. The things we have to put up with – it’s crazy. We need to bring this up at the next staff meeting.

4. Phrasal verbs Some verbs are two-part verbs
Phrasal verbs Some verbs are two-part verbs. They consist of a verb and a particle: grow + up The children are growing up. Often this gives the verb a new meaning: take + after She takes after her mother.

6. Complete the sentences
He promised to finish the project today but he didn't, so he _____ the team down.
Do you _____ on well with your colleagues?
We shouldn't ______ up with the new rules at work. They are unfair.
I've had so much to do at work, I'm really ________ out.

7. 5. Our boss has resigned, do you know who will _________ over?
6. I've heard they ________ on a person from outside.
7. You shouldn't _______ up the topic of money in a job interview.

8. 1. Learn phrasal verbs by topic.
2. Personalise them.
3. Listen out for and learn phrasal verbs in context.
4. Recycle and reuse them.

9. Create visuals
Bring up
Take over

10. Other expressions: 1. It’s been mad this morning. 2. Tell me about it!
3. I’m getting pretty fed up with it.
4. It’s getting beyond a joke.
5. Things have been going downhill.

11. Today we have learned: Phrasal verbs related to work
How to express problems in the workplace