🌟 5 Powerful Phrasal Verbs with “GIVE” You Should Know! 🌟

💬 Want to sound more natural in English? This week in my classes we are looking again at Phrasals with 'give'. These expressions come up ALL the time. Do you know them? 👇

🔹 Give up – stop trying
“I gave up smoking last year.”

🔹 Give in – surrender or stop resisting
“She finally gave in to the pressure.”

🔹 Give away – donate or reveal a secret
“He gave away all his old clothes.”
“Don’t give away the ending of the movie!”

🔹 Give out – distribute or stop functioning
“The teacher gave out the exam papers.”
“My phone gave out after five hours.”

🔹 Give back – return something
“Please give back the book when you’re done.”

✨ Practice using these in real life—give it a go!

What’s a cleft sentence? 🤔✨

A cleft sentence is a way to emphasise part of a sentence by splitting it into two clauses. It helps make something stand out more clearly!

For example:
✅ I liked the music. (normal sentence)
➡️ It was the music that I liked. (cleft sentence – focus on “the music”)

Here’s the structure:
It + be + emphasised part + that/who + rest of the sentence
🎯 Use cleft sentences to sound more dramatic or persuasive in writing or speech!

Examples:
• It was Jake who called you.
• It’s on Monday that we’re flying to Poland.

Try making one! What do you want to emphasise today?
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Today I visit this beautiful building! Let’s learn some vocab 😎.

• Curtain call – вихід на поклони
• Standing ovation – овації стоячи
• Encore – на біс
• Stagecraft – сценічне мистецтво
• Backdrop – задник (декорація)
• Lead role – головна роль
• Supporting actor – актор другого плану
• Orchestra pit – оркестрова яма
• Rehearsal – репетиція
• Libretto – лібрето

How many of these advanced English words do you know? 🇬🇧

Feeling down? Try using these uplifting phrases in your everyday English – they don’t just sound nice, they can help shift your mindset too!

1. Look on the bright side ☀️
→ Try to see the good in a difficult situation.
“I know we missed the train, but look on the bright side – we have more time to chat!”

2. Every cloud has a silver lining ⛅
→ Something good can come from a bad situation.
“Losing that job was tough, but it helped me find something better. Every cloud has a silver lining.”

3. Keep your chin up 😊
→ Stay cheerful in difficult times.
“I know things are hard right now, but keep your chin up – it will get better.”

4. It’s not the end of the world 🌍
→ It’s not as bad as it seems.
“You failed the test? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world.”

5. Take it one day at a time 🗓️
→ Focus on today, not the whole future.
“When I feel overwhelmed, I try to take it one day at a time.”

Bonus tip: Say something kind to yourself in English every day:
“I’m doing my best.” ✨
“Today is a new start.” 🌅
“I’ve overcome challenges before.” 💪

Taras Shevchenko & the Spirit of Bravery
Quote of the Day
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“Борітеся — поборете,
Вам Бог помагає!”
(Struggle — and you shall overcome,
God helps you in the fight!)

From the poem “Кавказ” (The Caucasus) by Taras Shevchenko.

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Key Vocabulary (EN - UA)
⚔️ to struggle – боротися
🏆 to overcome – побороти / подолати
🦁 bravery – відвага / сміливість
✊ fight (noun) – боротьба
🛡️ to resist – чинити опір
🕊️ freedom – свобода
⛓️ oppression – гноблення
🌍 nation – нація
🧬 identity – ідентичність
🛡️ to protect – захищати

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What does this quote mean to you?
Share your thoughts below!

Hello! 👋

A common mistake in pronunciation is the difference between the words ‘cousin’ (children of the siblings of your parents) and ‘cuisine’ (types of national food)

Practice with me by repeating this sentence.

“I like French cuisine. I have a cousin.”

Best of luck! 🔥

🚀 Quick Grammar Boost!
🎯 Perfect Passive Forms for English:

1️⃣ Perfect Passive Infinitive
✅ to have been + V3:
📌 "The report is said to have been written yesterday."

2️⃣ Perfect Passive Participle
✅ having been + V3:
📌 "Having been informed earlier, we arrived prepared."

🇺🇦 Tip: В українській ці форми відповідають звороту «будучи зробленим» або конструкціям з «після того, як...».
Practice these for clear, concise English! 🗣✨

❗️🗣 Think of an important historical place in your city. Make a sentence about it!

I am from a town called Burton on Trent. Burton is said to be the British Beer Capital and is believed to have been the place where a method of fermentation using interconnected barrels was developed

📚 6 Advanced Prepositional Phrases You Should Know 💬
✨ Boost your English fluency with these powerful expressions:

🔹 In light of – because of; considering
🧠 Example: In light of the new evidence, the case was reopened.

🔹 By virtue of – because of (a quality, right, or situation)
🧠 Example: She succeeded by virtue of her determination.

🔹 Under no circumstances – absolutely never; forbidden
🧠 Example: Under no circumstances should you share your password.

🔹 For the sake of – to benefit or protect someone/something
🧠 Example: They stayed together for the sake of the children.

🔹 On behalf of – as a representative of someone
🧠 Example: I’m speaking on behalf of the whole team.

🔹 In accordance with – following a rule, law, or standard
🧠 Example: The contract was drawn up in accordance with EU law.

🗣 Try using one of these phrases in your next conversation or post! Which one is new for you?

📘 Advanced Word Challenge!
Think you’ve got a B2-C1 level vocabulary? 💬
Let’s see if you know these 10 words! 👇

Alleviate 😌
Meticulous 🧐
Substantiate 📚
Ambiguous ❓
Feasible ✅
Conspicuous 👀
Overwhelmed 😵
Reluctant 😕
Plausible 🤔
Resilient 💪

💭 Can you:
– define them?
– use them in a sentence?
– translate them into your language?

🌟 Hey language learners!

Ever heard of the phrasal verb show up? It means to arrive, often unexpectedly 🚪

Imagine this: your friend didn't show up for the party you planned.

Remember, show up is intransitive, so it doesn't require a direct object.

Keep practicing and you'll master it in no time! 🚀

Hey amazing language learners! 🎓

Know the phrasal verb walk out on? It means to abandon someone or something 🚶‍♂️💨

Example: He walked out on his family.

This one's transitive and inseparable, so keep it together! ✌️

Let’s stick with it and not walk out on our English journey. Keep going strong! 💪

Remember, every step counts and you've got this! 🌟

Dealing with Stress English 😝🇬🇧🇺🇸

🧠 Phrasal verb:
Wind down – to relax after stress
🔹 After work, I need at least an hour to wind down.

🧩 Collocation:
Mental overload – when your brain feels too full
🔹 Too many tasks at once can cause mental overload.

🛠️ Structure:
“I find it + adjective + to + verb” – expressing opinion/experience
🔹 I find it hard to focus when I’m overwhelmed.

What do you find it hard to do when the weather is too hot or cold? 🥵🥶

Hey awesome students! 🌟

Know the phrasal verb jump at? It's an inseparable verb and it means to accept eagerly! 🎉

When I was offered a chance to travel, I jumped at the chance! ✈️

Embrace every opportunity like a pro! You got this! 💪

Keep shining and mastering that English! 🏆

Hey awesome students!

Do you know the phrasal verb settle for?

It means to accept something less than ideal. 🤔

For example: "We had to settle for a second-hand car." 🚗

Remember, it's an inseparable phrasal verb.

Sometimes in life, compromises are necessary, but always aim high! 🌟

Keep pushing the boundaries of your English learning! 💪

Stay curious and never settle for anything less in your language journey! 🚀

🇬🇧 Using ‘Have to’ vs. ‘Must’ in English 🧠
1. Have to / I’ve got to – Used for everyday responsibilities.
 • Example: “I have to walk the dog.” 🐕
 • Sounds casual and is super common in spoken English.
2. Must – Used for strong obligations or when something feels very important.
 • Example: “I must fill the car up with petrol.” ⛽
 • Sounds stronger or more formal — often used for emphasis.

🗣 How do native speakers say it?
It’s really common for natives to mix both structures naturally in conversation. Here’s what my morning sounds like:

“I’ve got to walk the dog, I have to put the washing on, and I’ve got to reply to some messages.
But I mustn’t forget — I absolutely must fill the car up with petrol!” 🙃

Try using both today — notice the difference in tone! 💬

🇬🇧 Very British English – 6 Phrases to Sound More British! 😁

🫖 Wanna sound more British? Try these expressions in your next conversation 👇
1. Fancy a cuppa?
☕ = “Would you like a cup of tea?”
➡️ “It’s freezing out there – fancy a cuppa?”

2. I’m knackered
😴 = “I’m exhausted”
➡️ “That meeting went on forever. I’m knackered!”

3. Throw a spanner in the works
🔧 = “Cause a problem or delay”
➡️ “The boss changing the plan really threw a spanner in the works.”

4. Chuffed to bits
😄 = “Very pleased”
➡️ “She was chuffed to bits with her exam results.”

5. Taking the piss
😂 = “Making fun of someone”
➡️ “You’re not taking the piss out of my accent, are you?”

6. Bob’s your uncle
✅ = “And there you have it / it’s done”
➡️ “Click here, press enter, and Bob’s your uncle!”

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💬 Which one do you hear in British films or series? Try using one in a sentence today!