1. Understanding Phrasal Verbs
Presentation by
Alison McKay
Library Services

2. Learning objectives what a phrasal verb is
At the end of the session we hope that you’ll feel more confident about:
what a phrasal verb is
using phrasal verbs to respond to images
exploring strategies for remembering phrasal verbs

3. What are phrasal verbs? Take off Turn away Fall out with Pick up
Sit down
Turn away
Take off
Pick up
Pick it up
Pick up the bag
Fall out with

4. Why learn phrasal verbs?

5. Strategies for learning phrasal verbs
By verb
Call up
Call off Be called away
By particle
Turn off
Get off
Take off
By topic
Work
Relationships
Sport

6. Task 1a When should the essay be submitted?
By topic
Listen to the lecturer speaking and answer the questions below:
When should the essay be submitted?
What helps you to remove unnecessary information?
Can students go to see their tutor?
Should students delay their essays until they feel more confident?

7. Task 1b When should the essay be submitted?
By topic
Write a sentence of advice for each question. Use one of the phrasal verbs on your table in place of the bold word.
When should the essay be submitted?
What helps you to remove unnecessary information?
Can students go to see their tutor?
Should students delay their essays until they feel more confident?

8. Task 2 Match each phrasal verb to an image. By topic Hand in
Get rid of
Pop in
Put off
Breeze through
Clam up
Faff about
Match each phrasal verb to an image.

9. Task 3 Either: Write a sentence using each phrasal verb OR
Prepare a dialogue or story incorporating all of the phrasal verbs