
Talking about Relationships
Anna and George are moving in together. They are talking about their plans for a
housewarming party…
Anna: I’m so excited about us moving in together! It’s getting so close to the day when we
pick up our keys!
George: Me too - I’ve wanted to buy this house for us for ages now, and it’s finally ours! It’s
going to be a very exciting new chapter for us!
Anna: I think we should organise a housewarming party and invite my parents too – that
would be a great start. I really want you to have a closer relationship with them…
George: Anna, I can’t shake off the idea that your parents will never like me. Nothing I ever
do seems good enough for them…
Anna: Well, I certainly don’t think so! I know my dad’s expectations can be hard to live up
to, but he just wants the best for me, and my mum only ever speaks well of you.
George: Really? Can you think of any hobbies or activities that I could offer to do with your
dad to build a better bond between us?
Anna: He really loves football or anything to do with cars… Maybe you could go to a
football game together? I think he would love the idea if you suggested it.
George: OK… I’ll check if there are any local matches on in the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, you call your parents and tell them they can come over on Saturday.
Anna: Great - they’ll be delighted! I’ll call mum after we finish unpacking…
George: You’re right - we have so much to do before the house is ready for guests…

PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
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To put away something | To store things where they are usually kept. | Please put away your toys when you’re finished with them. | Daily Life |
To hang something up | To stop using something because you are no longer doing the activity or sport. | After the final fight of his career, he hung up his boxing gloves. | Daily Life |
To hang up | To end a phone conversation | I couldn’t hear him on the phone so I hung up. | Daily Life |
To put up with something or somebody | To accept or continue to accept and unpleasant situation. | I can put up his room being messy but I can’t put up with him leaving a mess around the house. | Daily Life |
To get up to | 1. To do something. 2. To do something that others would disapprove of. | 1. What did you get up to on holiday? 2. The children have been getting up to mischief recently. | Daily Life |