Basic Phrasal Verbs In Business

Phrasal verbs are phrases with a verb and a preposition. They are very common in business English. In this article, you will learn some basic phrasal verbs used in the workplace. First Business English will also provide an example conversation that uses these phrasal verbs.

1. Common Business Phrasal Verbs

Here are some useful phrasal verbs for business:

·         Set up – To start a business (“We set up a new company last year.”)

·         Look for – To search for something (“I am looking for a new job.”)

·         Find out – To get information (“Can you find out the meeting time?”)

·         Bring up – To mention a topic (“She brought up a new idea in the meeting.”)

·         Go over – To review (“Let’s go over the report together.”)

·         Call off – To cancel (“They called off the meeting.”)

·         Turn down – To say no (“He turned down the job offer.”)

·         Take on – To accept work or responsibility (“She took on a new project.”)

2. Example Conversation

Here is a simple conversation using phrasal verbs:

Emma: Hi, Mark! Did you set up the new project?

Mark: Yes! But we need to go over the details.

Emma: Okay. Also, I found out that the client wants a meeting.

Mark: Great! When is it?

Emma: I am looking for the email now.

Mark: Let me know. I will take on the presentation.

3. Practice Speaking

Try practicing with a friend:

·         Use phrasal verbs in sentences.

·         Ask and answer questions using phrasal verbs.

·         Create a short business conversation.

4. Final Tips

·         Listen for phrasal verbs in business conversations.

·         Write them down and practice using them.

·         Keep learning new phrasal verbs to improve your English.

Using these phrasal verbs will help you speak more naturally in business settings. Keep practicing, and soon you will feel more confident in your English at work. Book a lesson with us at First Business English to learn more and to set you up for success.

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