Lesson Plan
Boost Your Work Lingo
Learners will understand and accurately use seven common workplace phrasal verbs by defining each, seeing contextual examples, and completing guided and independent practice exercises.
Using phrasal verbs appropriately enhances professionalism and clarity in emails, meetings, and daily conversations, boosting learners’ confidence and effectiveness in the workplace.
Audience
Adult Learners
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Define, model, practice, and produce phrasal verbs in context.
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
- Preview the Work Lingo Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with definitions and examples.
- Read through the Phrasal Verbs Handout to anticipate learner questions.
- Check the Phrasal Verb Dialogue Cards, Practice Worksheet, and Answer Key for timing and flow.
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
- Greet the learner and ask about any phrasal verbs they’ve encountered at work.
- List two examples on the board and discuss their meanings.
- Transition by introducing the goal: mastering seven key phrasal verbs.
Step 2
Introduction of Verbs
7 minutes
- Display each phrasal verb with definition and example sentence using the Work Lingo Slide Deck.
- Distribute the Phrasal Verbs Handout for note-taking.
- Encourage learner to ask clarifying questions.
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
- Hand out the Phrasal Verb Dialogue Cards.
- Take turns reading brief role-play dialogues and identify the phrasal verbs.
- Discuss context and alternative meanings where applicable.
Step 4
Independent Practice
7 minutes
- Provide the Practice Worksheet.
- Learner completes fill-in-the-blank sentences and matching exercises using the seven verbs.
- Monitor progress and offer hints as needed.
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Feedback
3 minutes
- Review worksheet answers together using the Answer Key.
- Highlight correct usage and clarify any remaining doubts.
- Encourage learner to incorporate these verbs in upcoming workplace communications.
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Slide Deck
Boost Your Work Lingo: 7 Essential Phrasal Verbs
Master key phrasal verbs to enhance your professional communication.
Welcome learners! Introduce the session and explain that by the end, they’ll confidently use seven key workplace phrasal verbs.
Objectives
• Define seven common workplace phrasal verbs
• See examples in context
• Practice using them in sentences
Review the session goals, then transition to learning each verb.
Phrasal Verb: follow up
Definition: To make further contact or provide additional information after an initial communication.
Example: “I’ll follow up with the client after our meeting to confirm their decision.”
Explain that “follow up” is often used after meetings or emails to continue communication.
Phrasal Verb: bring up
Definition: To introduce a topic or raise an issue.
Example: “She brought up the budget concerns during the team call.”
Highlight how “bring up” helps you introduce topics or concerns.
Phrasal Verb: catch up
Definition: To reach the same level or get up-to-date information.
Example: “I spent the afternoon catching up on the latest project updates.”
Explain that “catch up” is used when reaching the same level or getting up-to-date information.
Phrasal Verb: go over
Definition: To review or examine details.
Example: “Let’s go over the report before the presentation.”
Use “go over” when reviewing details or checking for accuracy.
Phrasal Verb: set up
Definition: To arrange or organize something.
Example: “I set up a meeting with the new partner.”
Explain that “set up” means arranging or organizing events or systems.
Phrasal Verb: look into
Definition: To investigate or research.
Example: “I’ll look into the vendor’s pricing options.”
Show how “look into” is used when researching or investigating.
Phrasal Verb: turn in
Definition: To submit a document or assignment.
Example: “Please turn in your expense reports by Friday.”
Explain that “turn in” refers to submitting work or documents.
Summary
Phrasal Verbs Covered:
• follow up
• bring up
• catch up
• go over
• set up
• look into
• turn in
Try incorporating these into your next workplace communication!
Summarize and encourage learners to practice using these verbs in emails and meetings.
Worksheet
Phrasal Verbs Practice Worksheet
Name: ________________________ Date: ________________
Section 1: Matching
Match each phrasal verb with its definition. Write the letter of the correct definition on the line.
- follow up ______
2. bring up ______
3. catch up ______
4. go over ______
5. set up ______
6. look into ______
7. turn in ______
A. To submit a document or assignment.
B. To make further contact or provide additional information after an initial communication.
C. To reach the same level or get up-to-date information.
D. To review or examine details.
E. To introduce a topic or raise an issue.
F. To arrange or organize something.
G. To investigate or research.
Section 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use each phrasal verb from the box only once to complete the sentences below.
[ follow up • bring up • catch up • go over • set up • look into • turn in ]
- I’ll ______ you via email next week to confirm our meeting time.
- She decided to ______ her concerns about the project budget during the team call.
- I need to ______ on the latest project updates before our meeting.
- Before we finalize the report, let’s ______ the data for accuracy.
- Can you ______ a video conference with the client for Friday?
- I’ll ______ possible solutions to the issue and report back.
- Please ______ your completed forms by the end of the day.
Section 3: Sentence Creation
Write two original sentences using two different phrasal verbs from the list. Underline the phrasal verb in each sentence.
- ____________________________________________________________________
- ____________________________________________________________________
Answer Key
Phrasal Verbs Answer Key
This key provides the correct responses plus step-by-step reasoning to guide your grading.
Section 1: Matching
Match each phrasal verb with its definition.
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follow up — B
• Reasoning: “Follow up” means to make further contact or provide additional information after an initial communication. -
bring up — E
• Reasoning: “Bring up” means to introduce a topic or raise an issue. -
catch up — C
• Reasoning: “Catch up” means to reach the same level or get up-to-date information. -
go over — D
• Reasoning: “Go over” means to review or examine details. -
set up — F
• Reasoning: “Set up” means to arrange or organize something. -
look into — G
• Reasoning: “Look into” means to investigate or research. -
turn in — A
• Reasoning: “Turn in” means to submit a document or assignment.
Section 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use each phrasal verb once.
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I’ll follow up you via email next week to confirm our meeting time.
• Clue: “Confirm our meeting time” after initial arrangement → follow up. -
She decided to bring up her concerns about the project budget during the team call.
• Clue: “Her concerns” indicates raising an issue → bring up. -
I need to catch up on the latest project updates before our meeting.
• Clue: “Get up-to-date information” → catch up. -
Before we finalize the report, let’s go over the data for accuracy.
• Clue: “Review the data” → go over. -
Can you set up a video conference with the client for Friday?
• Clue: “Arrange a video conference” → set up. -
I’ll look into possible solutions to the issue and report back.
• Clue: “Investigate possible solutions” → look into. -
Please turn in your completed forms by the end of the day.
• Clue: “Submit forms” → turn in.
Section 3: Sentence Creation
Below are two sample sentences. Students should underline the phrasal verb and use it correctly in context.
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After returning from vacation, I spent the morning catching up on my emails.
• Criteria: phrasal verb underlined, clear context of getting up-to-date information. -
Could you please set up the Zoom meeting for our Thursday check-in?
• Criteria: phrasal verb underlined, shows arrangement/organization.
Scoring Guidelines
- Award full credit for correct verb usage, accurate underlining, and a logical workplace context.
- Award partial credit if the phrasal verb is used correctly but the context is vague or the underlining is missing.
- No credit if the student uses the wrong verb form or the sentence doesn’t reflect the intended meaning.
Use this key to review answers quickly and provide targeted feedback on usage and context.