What time do you get up every day, and what time do you turn in (go to sleep)? Explain.

I’m learning Spanish, and I attend a language program to improve my skills so I can use the language in my daily life and work. I usually get up around 7 a.m., even if I feel a little tired. After I get dressed and grab a quick breakfast, I head out to school. Sometimes I run into traffic, but I try to leave early so I don’t get stressed.

In class, I often have to speak up because I’m shy about my accent, but the teachers are really patient. I also take notes and look up new words when I don’t understand them. Lunch is fun. I hang out with other students and we talk about our classes, about our hometowns, or just silly things that happened that morning.

In the afternoon, we break up into small groups for conversation practice. I usually pick up some tips from native speakers and try to use them right away. And after class, I head back, take off my shoes, and settle down to review everything I learned.

It’s a full day, but I love it because I really feel like I’m keeping up with my Spanish and having fun while doing it.

Phrasal verbs are common in everyday English and are made up of a verb + one or more particles (a preposition or adverb). The meaning of the whole phrase is often different from the meaning of the individual words.

Types of Phrasal Verbs:

• Inseparable: The words must stay together.
  ➤ “She looked after the baby.”
• Separable: The object can go between the verb and particle.
  ➤ “He turned off the light.” = “He turned the light off.”

Common Examples:

• get up = leave your bed
• turn off = stop a machine or device
• look for = try to find something
• speak up = talk louder
• take off = remove something (e.g., clothes, shoes)

Example Sentences:

• “I usually get up at 7:00.”
• “Please turn off the lights when you leave.”
• “She’s looking for her phone.”
• “He took off his jacket because it was hot.”

Phrasal verbs are used very often in spoken English—especially in casual conversations. They help you sound more natural and fluent. Understanding them also helps you follow native speakers more easily.

Why it’s important:

• Native speakers use phrasal verbs instead of longer formal words.
• You’ll hear them in daily life, movies, and TV shows.
• They can completely change meaning depending on the particle.

Real-life speaking situations:

• Asking for help:
  
  • “Can you turn off the AC?”
• Talking about routines:
  
  • “I get up at 6:30 every day.”
• Explaining problems:
  
  • “I’m looking for my wallet.”
• Social situations:
  
  • “Please speak up so I can hear you.”

Now, practice your language skills with this interactive game.

These questions help you practice phrasal verbs you use in real life. Try using expressions like “get up,” “look for,” “turn off,” “take off,” and “speak up” in your answers.

1. Morning Routines:
   
   • What time do you usually get up during the week?
     ➤ “I get up at 6:30 because I have an early class.”
2. Searching for Things:
   
   • What is something you looked for recently but couldn’t find?
     ➤ “I looked for my phone for 10 minutes. It was under the sofa.”
3. Technology and Home:
   
   • What are some things you usually turn off before leaving your house?
     ➤ “I turn off the lights, the fan, and the coffee machine.”
4. At School or Work:
   
   • Do your teachers or coworkers ever ask you to speak up? Why?
     ➤ “Yes, I’m shy, and my teacher asks me to speak up in class.”
5. Daily Habits:
   
   • Do you take off your shoes when you enter your house? Why or why not?
     ➤ “Yes, I take off my shoes because it keeps the house clean.”
6. Getting Ready:
   
   • What clothes or accessories do you take off when you get home?
     ➤ “I take off my jacket and shoes as soon as I get home.”
7. Helping at Home:
   
   • What things do you help turn off or take care of at home?
     ➤ “I turn off the TV and help take off my brother’s coat.”