Listening Time: English Practice English Phrasal Verbs - Break Up, Breeze Through
Jul 18, 2025
Explore the meanings of the phrasal verbs 'break up' and 'breeze through,' illustrated through a dramatic friendship saga. Discover how personal experiences in education shape one's perspective on challenges in different subjects. The speaker shares their easy academic journey, particularly in English and history, while also confronting tougher classes like chemistry. Listeners are encouraged to dive deeper into phrasal verbs and enhance their language skills with practical examples.
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Multiple Meanings of Break Up
- "Break up" means ending a romantic relationship, mostly boyfriend/girlfriend, less so for married couples.
- It also means interfering to end an event, like police breaking up a party.
Friends' Volatile Relationship Breakup
- Two passionate friends in a volatile relationship often argued publicly.
- Their fights escalated until neighbors and police had to intervene and eventually, they mutually broke up.
Connor's School Experiences
- Connor breezed through easy classes like English and history due to interest and skills.
- He struggled with hard subjects like chemistry and art, which required more effort and study.