Teaching phrasal verbs in context
A free B1/B2 teaching resource for English teachers
Help your students notice phrasal verbs in context and use the surrounding text to work out what they mean.
What’s included?
- a student reading worksheet
- a teacher guide with step-by-step lesson instructions
- answer sheets and additional teaching ideas
How will I use it?
The lesson takes 40–55 minutes and works for one-to-one lessons, pairs, small groups or whole classes.
Students read a short story about a very bad day at work, notice phrasal verbs such as set up, break down and take on, and use the context to work out their meaning.
You can use the lesson as it is, or adapt it to suit your students.
Is it really free?
Yes. It’s completely free.
- There’s no payment required.
- You’ll simply enter your details at checkout so I can send you the resource.
How will I receive it?
Once you’ve completed the free checkout, you’ll be taken to a page where you can download the PDF and use it in your lesson.The PDF will also be sent to you by email.

