Brief Summary
This video by Profe Lao focuses on teaching 23 common English phrasal verbs, essential for fluency. The lesson includes explanations of phrasal verbs related to clothing (put on/take off), transportation (get on/get off, get in/get out), directions (come in/come out, go in/go out), and everyday actions (look at/look for, turn up/turn down, turn on/turn off, pick up/drop off, show up, work on, go up/go down). The video emphasizes the importance of understanding context and nuances in phrasal verb usage, providing examples and clarifying common confusions.
- Covers 23 common phrasal verbs.
- Explains the importance of context in understanding phrasal verbs.
- Provides examples for each phrasal verb to illustrate usage.
Introduction
Profe Lao introduces himself and explains that he will be teaching 23 common English phrasal verbs. He emphasizes that while there are many phrasal verbs, these are essential for everyday English and fluency. The video aims to make learning manageable by focusing on a select number of high-frequency phrasal verbs.
Put On / Take Off
The phrasal verbs "put on" and "take off" are used for clothing and items worn on the body. "Put on" means to wear or apply something, such as clothes, hats, earrings, or sunscreen. "Take off" means to remove something, like clothes or makeup. The past tense of "put on" remains the same, while "take off" becomes "took off" in the past tense.
Get On / Get Off
"Get on" and "get off" are used for modes of transport with an aisle, such as buses, airplanes, boats, trains, subways, bikes, motorcycles, and horses. "Get on" means to board, while "get off" means to disembark. The past tense of "get" is "got," so one would say "I got off the plane."
Get In / Get Out
"Get in" and "get out" are used for cars and vehicles without an aisle. "Get out" can also translate to "salir" in specific contexts, particularly when exiting small, enclosed spaces like a car, pool, or cardboard box. The distinction between "get out" and "leave" is that "get out" often implies a sense of being trapped or needing to escape a confined space.
Look At / Look For
"Look at" means to direct your gaze towards something or someone. "Look for" is the most common translation of "search," used when trying to find something, such as keys or a child. While "search" is also used, it is more technical and often used in the context of the internet.
Turn Up / Turn Down
"Turn up" and "turn down" are used to raise and lower the volume of music, TV, or any device with volume control. They can also be used to adjust the temperature of air conditioning or a heater.
Turn On / Turn Off
"Turn on" and "turn off" are used to activate or deactivate devices or lights. These phrasal verbs are generally applicable to anything that you would "prender" or "apagar" in Spanish.
Pick Up / Drop Off
"Pick up" means to collect someone or something, while "drop off" means to leave someone or something. The object or person can be placed in the middle of the phrasal verb, such as "pick my kids up" or "pick up my kids."
Show Up
"Show up" translates to "arrive" or "appear," particularly in the sense of appearing. While "arrive" can be used, it is more common to use "get" with the destination. "Show up" emphasizes the action of appearing, and can be used sarcastically if someone arrives late ("Nice of you to show up").
Work On
"Work on" means to dedicate effort to something, such as a project or personal development. It is similar to the Spanish phrase "trabajar en algo."
Go Up / Go Down
"Go up" and "go down" are used in a literal sense to describe movement upwards or downwards, such as going up or down a mountain. They can also describe numerical increases or decreases.
Come In / Come Out / Go In / Go Out
"Come in" and "go in" both mean "enter," but their usage depends on the speaker's location. "Come in" is used when the speaker is already inside the space, inviting someone to enter. "Go in" is used when the speaker is outside the space. Similarly, "come out" and "go out" both relate to exiting, but "go out" emphasizes the act of going outside, often into the open air.
Conclusion
Profe Lao concludes the video, encouraging viewers to continue learning and emphasizing that these are just some of the many phrasal verbs in English. He encourages beginners to look up translations and understand phrases in context, reinforcing the importance of active learning.
