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Should You Learn Phrasal Verbs?

Should You Learn Phrasal Verbs?

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Rachel Boyce
Nov 22, 2024
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Should You Learn Phrasal Verbs?
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Phrasal verbs can be one of the hardest parts of learning English. These are phrases made up of a verb and one or more small words (called particles) that often have meanings you can’t easily guess.

For example, phrases like "pick up," "run into," and "put off" are very common for native English speakers, but they can confuse even advanced learners.

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