Commonly used phrases in conversation

Hi guys,today we're going to learn how to use certain phrasal verbs in common daily conversations,as we often use phrasal verbs in our daily conversations.

What is a phrasal verb?

A phrasal verb is a verb that consists of two parts :

The first part is always a short verb,like: give,go,come,get, etc.

The second part is a preposition,like : in,on,up,down,at, etc.

Now each phrasal verb usually has a non-phrasal synonym.

 Example : 

- You can give up smoking

- You can quit smoking

- You can fill in the table

- You can complete the table

So really,in terms of speaking,you don't need phrasal verbs to express yourself,However,as native speakers use them quite a lot in, their daily conversations,you need to be familiar with them.

The best way to learn these phrasal verbs is in context,in conversations,in dialogues,you shouldn't waste your time in memorising phrasal verbs from list.

Phrasal verbs in daily dialogues :
Here is some few points I'd like to mention to you about phrasal verbs.
You should know that some phrasal verbs have to different meanings :

 Example : 
take up = begin a new activity (I took up horse riding last year)

take up it also means : accept an offer or invitation (He took up the job offer)

let's look at the phrasal verb Turn down

turn down one meaning is reduce volume (please turn down the music)

turn down second meaning is reject (she turned down my marriage proposal)

turn up = increase volume (please turn up the music)

turn up = appear (She turned up at the wedding without invitation)

To be continued...