Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Phrasal Verbs: In, Out, Away & Back.
Part One
Work with a partner. Practice the conversations. Use the recordings to help you with the pronunciation and intonation of the words. Try to mimic the style of the speakers.
A: What do you think about the paparazzi, Phil?
B: The paparazzi? You mean those photographers that find out where celebrities are and take photos of them? Celebrities shouldn't really expect too much privacy.
A: But don't you think they're a little too pushy? The paparazzi go so close to the celebrities.
B: Yeah, I guess you're right. They do go too close. They should stay a bit away from the celebrities.
A: I saw George Clooney this morning!
B: What? George Clooney? Where? How? Why?
A: Well, as I was walking to work, I saw a handsome man walk out of a coffee shop. I didn't know who it was at first. He then got into a car and drove away. A beautiful woman was driving.
B: Wow. I wonder what he's doing in town.
A: He must be filming a movie.
B: Yeah.
A: Chris, do you think it would be cool to be a celebrity?
B: I don't know. I don't think I would like all of the attention. I need my privacy.
A: Yeah, it must be difficult for celebrities to get away from all that. I wonder if any of them would like to be able to go back to being a normal person.
B: Oh, I'm sure there are lots.
A: You're reading another one of those silly celebrity gossip magazines, aren't you? Come on. Put it away. Do something better with your time.
B: What are you talking about, Dad? They're so interesting!
A: They're a waste of time and money. Put it away before I throw it away.
B: Okay.
Part Two
With your partner, go back and discuss what you think the phrasal verbs in blue mean. What is a phrasal verb?