Lesson 20: Phrasal Verbs and Related Nouns
This lesson introduces you to common phrasal verbs and how they give rise to nouns.
About this lesson
In this lesson, we explore essential phrasal verbs used in everyday English. You'll not only learn what they mean, but also how to recognise and use them in context. We'll pay special attention to the way these verbs form nouns and how to use those nouns correctly.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Understand and use at least 10 common phrasal verbs.
- Recognise nouns derived from phrasal verbs.
- Build sentences using the phrasal verbs and nouns you've learned.
- Distinguish between a phrasal verb and its noun form.
- Sharpen your listening skills with new words and expressions.
Lesson vocabulary
- breakdown — повреда, срив We had a breakdown on the highway.
- takeoff — излитане The takeoff was smooth, despite the bad weather.
- dropout — отпаднал (от училище/университет) He was a college dropout who later became a millionaire.
- lookout — наблюдателен пункт, наблюдение Keep a lookout for deer on the road.
- cover-up — прикриване There was a major cover-up of the scandal.
- make-up — грим; състав She spent an hour putting on her make-up.
- feedback — обратна връзка The teacher gave the students feedback on their essays.
- handout — раздавка, брошура; подаяние The professor distributed a handout before the lecture.
- output — продукция, изход The factory increased its output this quarter.
- income — доход His income has doubled in the last five years.
- outcome — изход, резултат The outcome of the negotiations is still uncertain.
- setback — неуспех, спънка His illness was a major setback to his career.