AEE IELTS: How to Impress the Examiner with 5 English Phrasal Verbs

Do you need some phrasal verbs for the IELTS exam? Today,
Lindsay and Jessica share 5 English phrasal verbs you can use to
stand out and get the score you need!   Taking IELTS? Get our
free IELTS video training course now   You will probably be
asked to talk about the topics of home, shopping, food and studying
in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Section. You need to prepare
for this. One way you can do that is have some phrasal
verbs. Phrasal verbs are a way to sound more natural and native
when speaking informally. Though there are many of these to
choose from, you only need to use of a few to stand out.  
Here are five that are easy to use and will impress your examiner:
Bone up on: This means to learn. It’s not only a phrasal verb,
but also an idiom. “I had to bone up on my English studies.”
Figure out: This means to learn the details of something, or
discover how it works. “I figured out how to fix the
television.” Goof off: When you are having fun, but not
working or studying, you can say “I spent the afternoon
goofing off.” Clam up: This is another phrasal verb and
idiom. It means that you’re so nervous you couldn’t think of
what to say. “I clammed up when she asked me to answer the
question.” Catch up: If you’re behind, and you’re trying to shorten
the distance, you might need to catch up.  This can
be used physically, like you’re chasing someone, or with your
studies. “I fell behind in my homework and have to catch
up.”   Do you have any other phrasal verbs you’d like to use
in the IELTS exam? Let us know what they are in the comments
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