Post 009
Listen to the Audio then try answering the questions that follow.
Read the passage and compare it to what you heard.
Questions
Comprehension:
What did the speaker do after hearing about the sale, and how did the shopping trip end?Language Focus:
Choose three phrasal verbs from the passage and explain their meanings in this context. What happens if you remove the particle (e.g., turn, put)?Discussion:
Why do you think phrasal verbs are difficult for learners? How can learning them in full phrases or stories (instead of word-by-word) help improve listening and speaking skills?
Common Phrasal Verbs
After waking up, I turned on the radio and found out there was a big sale at the mall. I quickly put on my shoes and set off to check it out. When I got there, I looked around and picked up a few items. Before checking out, I put back one that I didn’t really need. It was a great shopping day!
P - Pronunciation
Read the following phrasal verbs aloud:
wake up – 2 syllables
turn on – 2 syllables
find out – 2 syllables
put on – 2 syllables
set off – 2 syllables
look around – 3 syllables
pick up – 2 syllables
put back – 2 syllables
I - Intonation
Notice how phrasal verbs are stressed naturally in conversation.
E - Expression
Read with a casual and upbeat tone to match the shopping scenario.
