Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs (Intermediate to Advanced) (B2) - Lesson 1: Literal vs. Idiomatic Phrasal Verbs

Lesson 1: Literal vs. Idiomatic Phrasal Verbs Phrasal Verbs (Introduction) (B2) Welcome to our B2 series on Phrasal Verbs ! You know they combine a verb and a particle (like up or off ). But why can `take off` mean to remove your shoes, and also mean an airplane is leaving? This is the difference between a literal and an idiomatic phrasal verb. Mastering this difference is key to understanding natural, everyday English. Key Vocabulary Phrasal Verb (noun) | កន្សោមកិរិយាស័ព្ទ A verb combined with a particle (like on, off, up) to create a new meaning. Particle (noun) | ពាក្យផ្សំ A small word like on, off, up, down, in, or out that follows a verb. Literal (adjective) | ដែលតាមន័យត្រង់ The most basic, original meaning of a word or phrase. Idiomatic (adjective) | ដែលមានន័យប្រៀបធៀប Having a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning. Part 1: Literal Phrasal Verbs A literal phrasal verb is easy to understand. The meaning is the verb's meaning + the particle's meaning (usually showing d…