The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book

The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book – Carl W. Hart

Phrasal verbs, such as give up, look forward to, run out of and put up with, are everywhere in everyday English. They are also one of the most difficult areas of the language for learners, because their meanings often cannot be guessed from the individual words.

The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book, by experienced English teacher Carl W. Hart and published by Barron’s, is designed to help students of English as a second or foreign language master these essential expressions. Rather than presenting long, intimidating lists, the book introduces phrasal verbs in manageable groups, each in a short unit that combines clear explanations with practice.

Each unit presents a set of commonly used phrasal verbs with their meanings, example sentences and notes on how they are used, including whether they are separable or inseparable. Exercises then give learners plenty of opportunities to practice using the verbs in context, while review sections help reinforce what has been learned. The book also explains related grammar points, such as the formation of nouns and adjectives from phrasal verbs, and includes an index for quick reference.

The examples reflect natural, everyday American English, helping learners understand conversations, television, films and informal writing more easily and sound more natural when they speak.

Practical and well organized, The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book is an excellent resource for intermediate and advanced learners, exam candidates and teachers looking for clear, structured material for teaching phrasal verbs.