It is generally agreed among students and teachers alike that 'phrasal verbs' are a mean thing.
Ultimately, it's about chunks - or, as the name says, phrases. And not translating word for word!!!
Jay Doubleyou: what to do with prepositions
It doesn't have to be a matter of lists. We can make the teaching and learning of them much more fun.
Jay Doubleyou: funky phrasals with the bbc
And BBC Radio 4's programme looking at words has done just that [from 32 minutes in]:
"Our Eartoon (a cartoon for the ear) this week delights in the seemingly arbitrary and confusing nature of phrasal Verbs. This is the latest episode in our series by Stagedoor Johnny 'Richard Poynton' in which he offers an origin myth for the English Language."The Verb - Boo Hewerdine, Fiona Benson, Alison Binney, Yvonne Lyon, Eartoon - BBC Sounds
Here's more fun:
How to Teach Phrasal Verbs to ESL Learners
ESL phrasal verbs: interactive games and activities for effective learning
10 short warm-ups to revise vocabulary | That is Evil!
Phrasal verbs – our top tips and favourite classroom activities – Collins
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