5 Phrasal verbs you must know...

Good Morning! Today, We’re focusing on possessive pronouns so you can confidently express ownership in English. You’ll also learn some useful phrasal verbs and improve your pronunciation of common linking sounds.

Let’s get started!

GRAMMAR
Possessive Pronouns (my, your, his, her, etc.)

Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or belonging. Here’s how they work:

• My: This is my car.

• Your: Is this your phone?

• His/Her: That’s his book / That’s her bag.

• Our: This is our house.

• Their: Those are their shoes.

📝 Practice: Write two sentences using possessive pronouns to describe things that belong to you or your friends.

VOCABULARY BUILDER
Useful Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are a great way to sound more natural in English. Here are 5 phrasal verbs commonly used in daily conversations:

1. Figure out – To understand or solve something.

   • "I need to figure out how this machine works."

2. Run out of – To have no more of something left.

   • "We’ve run out of milk, can you buy some?"

3. Get along with – To have a good relationship with someone.

   • "I get along well with my coworkers."

4. Make up – To forgive someone after an argument.

   • "They had a fight, but they made up afterward."

5. Look forward to – To be excited about something in the future.

   • "I’m looking forward to the weekend."

📝 Try This: Use one of these phrasal verbs in a conversation or text today!

PRONUNCIATION
Connected Speech – Reducing "and"

In natural English speech, many native speakers reduce the word "and" to a quick sound like /ən/. This makes sentences sound smoother and more fluent.

Examples:

• "You and I" becomes "You ’n I"

• "Bread and butter" becomes "Bread ’n butter"

👂 Listen & Repeat: Try saying these sentences aloud, focusing on reducing the word "and" to make your speech flow more naturally.

CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES
"I’ll keep you posted"

This is a polite and professional phrase used when you want to let someone know that you will update them on a situation. It’s often used in work or formal contexts, but it’s also common in casual conversations.

Examples:

• "I don’t have any updates yet, but I’ll keep you posted."

• "We’re still waiting for approval, but I’ll keep you posted."

🗣️ Today’s Challenge: Use this phrase to promise someone you’ll give them updates on something!

BONUS: FUN FACT
Why Do We Say "Break the Ice"?

The phrase "break the ice" means to start a conversation in a way that makes people feel more comfortable. It comes from old times when ships had to break through ice to create a path for others to follow. Similarly, when you start a conversation, you "break the ice" to make communication easier!

That’s it for today! 🎉

I hope you enjoyed today’s quick lesson. Make sure to practice what you’ve learned, and I’ll be back tomorrow with more tips to help you on your English journey!

Keep practicing,

AJ Adam

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