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Can You Understand the Phrasal Verbs in Our Free English Course?

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So you want a free English course?  This site is one big free course.  It is a perfect chance to master five phrasal verbs. 

I can tell you how to master these verbs without a lot of stress. All you have to do is listen and repeat the stories to yourself.  If you repeat them out loud many times you can memorize them fast, and you will remember how to use them.  Spend your money on other things!  

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I teach students in my own english school. I said to them, "You can practice listening on English Listening World", and they said "Great!"

My students come back and listen many times because repetition is very important. They listen a few times (two or three) and then stop for the day. 

You can also listen to idioms used in stories here.  They most important thing is to review, review, review.  

My students know how important reviewing is.  And they always come back to listen again and again.

So, do you know how to study with this course?  Start with the story on this page. Here are the steps you should do:

  1. Study the verb list below.
  2. Try to imagine what the story will be when you look at the picture
  3. Then listen to the story. 
  4. Listen again while you read the story.
  5. Finally, listen to the story and repeat the words at the same time.

Jim and the Boys

Verb List

1. Work on: to spend time making, improving, or fixing something

2. Come across: to give a particular impression

3. Get along with: to have a good relationship with someone

4. Talk it over: to consider thoroughly in conversation; discuss

Bruce





Jim and the boys were having trouble. They were working on repairs on an old mansion when their boss visited. He always comes across as a difficult man. He told them they were not working fast enough, and they argued with him. They wanted to get along with him so they finally said, ・Let's talk it over'.” Their boss agreed and suddenly he stood up and left. Fifteen minutes later, he returned and he had brought back a pizza to share with them. They decided that he was easy to get along with after all.


1. What were Jim and the boys doing?

2. What kind of trouble did they have?

3. What do they think of their boss?

4. What did they say to their boss?

5. What did their boss do?

You can get your own copy of this recording in mp3 format here - (at no charge).

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