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Phrasal verb guides

Free, focused guides on what phrasal verbs are, how to grade them by CEFR level, and the grammar rules that trip learners up. Each guide links to real phrasal verbs in the Phrasalyze dictionary so you can see the principle in action.

Guide 7 min

What is a phrasal verb?

A verb + particle combination that creates new, often idiomatic meaning. The foundational guide — definition, examples, and why they matter.

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Guide 6 min

CEFR levels (A2, B1, B2, C1) explained

How the Common European Framework grades language proficiency, and how Phrasalyze uses those levels to tag every phrasal verb by difficulty.

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Guide 8 min

Separable vs inseparable phrasal verbs

When can you split a phrasal verb around its object, and when can't you? The grammar rule, with decision tests and examples.

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Ready to practice?

Once you've read the foundations, explore the full dictionary or paste any English text to see every phrasal verb it contains, highlighted by CEFR level.