Listening Time: English Practice

English Phrasal Verbs - Bear With, Beat Up

Jan 31, 2025
Delve into the meanings of phrasal verbs like 'bear with' and 'beat up' through engaging anecdotes. Explore high school memories of fights, including spontaneous brawls and their evolution with modern technology. Discover the serious implications of school suspensions and the importance of learning self-defense, all while enhancing English language skills.
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ANECDOTE

Double Charged Check

  • Ariel had a frustrating experience with a government agency over a check.
  • The agency cashed the check late, after he had already paid online, charging him twice.
ANECDOTE

High School Fights

  • Ariel recalls high school fights, often in a canyon after school.
  • He remembers one video and a particularly rough fight between two girls.
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Self-Defense

  • Ariel has never been in a fistfight and believes he'd likely lose.
  • He wants to take self-defense classes to protect his family.
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