Phrasal verbs for advanced speakers

What to expect:

In this live session, we'll take a closer look at the language behind phrasal verbs and examine how well you really understand the structures you use. You probably use phrasal verbs regularly, but how confident are you that you always recognise a true phrasal verb? Do you know how to distinguish one from a prepositional verb, and can you explain why some expressions are separable while others aren't? What we'll cover • The difference between phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs • Nine practical tests to help you identify true phrasal verbs • How to use these tests to understand separability and the position of pronouns • Beyond the dictionary: how phrasal verbs are presented in online resources and textbooks • How to assess the information you find and use these resources reliably Who is this session for? This session is for advanced speakers and teachers of English who already have a good level of English and want to develop their understanding of phrasal verbs. It's particularly useful if you want to check your own knowledge, make sense of some of the more complicated patterns, and feel more confident using and explaining this language. What will you take away? You'll leave with a practical set of tests for identifying true phrasal verbs, a clearer understanding of how they work, and a more critical approach to the information you find in dictionaries, textbooks, and online resources. You'll also have a better idea of where your own knowledge is secure and where you might need to look a little closer.