Catching On
Listen to the full story first, then follow the 4-step practice journey to master it.
Your Practice Journey
Master this story in 4 steps. Each builds on the last.
About this practice (Phrasal_verbs focus)
What You'll Learn
This practice helps you learn common phrasal verbs by hearing them used naturally. You'll become familiar with these essential multi-word verbs.
- Recognizing phrasal verbs in speech
- Understanding how particle placement affects meaning
- Building phrasal verb vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
This story includes important vocabulary and expressions related to common phrasal verbs.
Practice listening for context clues to understand new words and expressions. For best results, listen multiple times to catch details you might miss on first hearing.
Practice Method
For the most effective practice:
- First Listen: Play the audio without pausing to get a general understanding
- Second Listen: Focus on the specific phrasal_verbs patterns
- Sentence Practice: Use the Sentence by Sentence mode for targeted practice
- Shadow Reading: Try to speak along with the audio using the Script
- Word Order: Test your understanding with the Word Order exercise
This intensive listening approach, known as the "Brute Force Technique," has been proven effective for thousands of English learners.
This story focuses on common phrasal verbs, which is important for beginner to intermediate English learners. Use the player above to practice shadowing or listen-and-repeat exercises. For the best learning experience, practice each sentence multiple times using the loop feature.