Phrasal Verbs for Communicating and Sharing Information B1
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A B1 business/general English lesson teaching 6 fact-gathering phrasal verbs (find out, look up, read out, write down, call back, find out about) through a workplace dialogue, targeted gap-fills, discussion questions, and a quick grammar guide on separability.
This B1-level lesson plan focuses on six essential phrasal verbs used for gathering, recording, and sharing information in a professional context (e.g., find out, look up, write down).
The lesson is structured to move students from receptive understanding to productive use. It begins with a contextualized workplace dialogue and comprehension questions, transitions into controlled practice via sentence-level and email-based gap fills, and culminates in freer speaking practice through personalized discussion questions.
A dedicated grammar section is included to help you easily explain the mechanics of separable vs. inseparable phrasal verbs to your students.
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Context: Two colleagues, Leo and Sarah, are preparing for a team meeting in their office in Berlin.
Leo: Hi Sarah, are you ready for the team meeting?
Sarah: Almost. I just need to find out why the new software is crashing on the tablets.
Leo: Oh, I can look up the error code on the IT portal for you.
Sarah: Thanks. I’ll also find out about the training dates for the new system. We need to tell the team today.
Leo: Good idea. Make sure to write down the dates so you don’t forget them.
Sarah: I have them here. I’ll read out the schedule when everyone is in the room.
Leo: Perfect. By the way, the caterer rang earlier. I need to call back to confirm the vegetarian options.
Sarah: Great, see you in ten minutes.