As an English teacher and fellow language learner, I know how important it is to stay organized and productive, both in our studies and in our daily lives. I’ve been thinking about how to help you all with that, and I realized that learning English phrasal verbs related to productivity is a great way to do it!

So, I’ve put together a list of some really useful ones. Let’s learn them together and make our lives a bit more efficient!

1. Get around to – To finally do something

EXAMPLES

I need to get around to doing Camille’s phrasal verb workshop.

I finally got around to studying English.

2. Brush up on – To refresh your knowledge

EXAMPLES

I need to brush up on my English before my trip.

He brushed up on his English skills before the test.

3. Stick to – To continue doing something consistently

EXAMPLES

I’m trying to stick to my study routine this month.

She sticks to a strict diet.

4. Follow through (on/with) – To complete something you started

EXAMPLES

I need to follow through on my goal of reading one book this month.

She always follows through with her daily commitment to study English.

5. Set up – To arrange or prepare something

EXAMPLES

I’m setting up a new workspace to stay focused.

They set up a meeting to discuss the project.

6. Clear out – To remove unwanted items

EXAMPLES

Let’s clear out the garage this spring.

I cleared out my old books and donated them.

And that’s it! You’ve now got six new phrasal verbs related to productivity to use in your daily conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect.

Try using these phrases in your own sentences and see how they fit into your life. Which phrasal verb are you going to ‘stick to’ using? 😉 Keep practicing, and you’ll be ‘getting around to’ all your goals in no time!