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195. Sound More Advanced: Essential Business Phrasal Verbs #1

Nov 8, 2023

Discover effective strategies for using phrasal verbs naturally in professional settings, including personalized learning approaches and a valuable newsletter. Challenges and benefits of learning and using phrasal verbs are discussed. The usage and meanings of 'lay out', 'sort out', and 'iron out' phrasal verbs are explored. Learn how to incorporate these phrasal verbs into everyday conversations.

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The podcast provides practical tips for incorporating phrasal verbs into professional language, boosting confidence and expanding vocabulary.

The episode focuses on phrasal verbs with the preposition 'out' that are used to present solutions, sort out problems, and iron out differences.

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Using phrasal verbs to express yourself at work

This podcast episode focuses on the challenge of using phrasal verbs effectively at work. The host acknowledges that while many people are familiar with phrasal verbs, they often struggle to use them in their own communication. The mini-series aims to provide practical tips to help listeners incorporate phrasal verbs into their professional language. Emphasizing the importance of connecting the dots, the podcast suggests various strategies for learning and using phrasal verbs, tailored to individual learning preferences. The ultimate goal is to boost confidence and expand vocabulary in order to express oneself more fluently in a business context.

Introduction

3min

Challenges and Benefits of Learning and Using Phrasal Verbs

4min

Usage of 'Lay Out' and 'Sort Out' Phrasal Verbs

8min

Understanding the phrasal verb 'iron out' and its collocations

3min

Exploring Three Phrasal Verbs: Layout, Sort Out, and Iron Out

2min

Do you hear others using phrasal verbs but they never seem to pop into your head? More or less you understand the meaning or perhaps you've seen them before but you just don't use them. This is really frustrating because you want to make progress and not just use the same words all the same. This is the first in a new series that will look at how to help you sound more advanced. We will start with phrasal verbs. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter to get the written summary with sentence examples that you can use.

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