Phrasal Verbs You Need to Know for Every English Level
February 28, 2025
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Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are a key part of sounding natural in English. They’re everywhere—in conversations, movies, and even in business settings. But let’s be honest, they can be tricky to learn! To help you master them, we’ve put together a list of essential phrasal verbs for each level (A1 to C1), complete with examples and explanations. Let’s get started!
"I get up at 7 AM every day."
"Please sit down and relax."
"Can you turn on the light, please?"
"Don’t forget to turn off the TV before leaving."
"Look at that beautiful painting!"
"I woke up late this morning."
"It’s cold outside, so put on your coat."
"The plane will take off in 10 minutes."
"Let’s go out for dinner tonight."
"When will you come back home?"
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"I’m looking for my keys. Have you seen them?"
"I need to find out what time the meeting starts."
"Don’t give up! You can do it!"
"We ran out of milk, so I’ll go to the store."
"Can you pick up some bread on your way home?"
"We need to get on the train before it leaves."
"I’ll get off at the next stop."
"Please put away your toys after playing."
"Can you turn up the music? I can’t hear it."
"She turned down the job offer because it wasn’t what she wanted."
"I’m looking forward to the holidays."
"I get along with my colleagues very well."
"She brought up an interesting point during the meeting."
"Let’s carry on with the project after lunch."
"We need to set up the meeting room before the guests arrive."
"Can you take out the trash, please?"
"Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today."
"The car broke down on the way to work."
"What’s going on here?"
"When will you come back home?"
"We need to come up with a new marketing strategy."
"I’ve decided to take up yoga to relax more."
"I ran into an old friend at the supermarket."
"Can you look after my dog while I’m away?"
"She gave away all her old clothes to charity."
"I can’t put up with this noise anymore!"
"The party turned out to be a lot of fun."
"It took me weeks to get over the flu."
"I’m trying to cut down on sugar."
"This song brings back so many memories."
"I came across an interesting article online."
"The company will carry out a survey next week."
"He put forward a new plan to improve efficiency."
"Someone tried to break into my car last night."
"The police are looking into the case."
"The new manager will take over next month."
"Always back up your files to avoid losing them."
"We’ll set out early to avoid traffic."
"Hold on, I’ll be right back!"
"She’s going through a difficult time right now."
Phrasal verbs are a cornerstone of natural English. They’re used constantly in spoken and written language, and mastering them will make you sound more fluent and confident. Start with the basics (A1) and work your way up to advanced levels (C1). Practice them in context, and soon you’ll be using them like a native speaker!
At Cilingo, we know that learning phrasal verbs can feel overwhelming, but here’s a tip to make it easier: Learn them in context, not in isolation. Instead of memorizing lists, try using phrasal verbs in real-life situations. For example, if you’re learning “take off,” imagine yourself at an airport or getting ready for bed. Create sentences like, “The plane will take off soon,” or “I need to take off my shoes.”
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