So, why are phrasal verbs important?

2. You will sound more natural in English

A common problem that English learners struggle with is sounding overly formal in casual conversations. But if you want to speak English comfortably, you’ll need to learn how to vary your vocabulary according to the context. Because phrasal verbs are a typical feature of the spoken English language, understanding and using them appropriately makes a huge difference. 
Understanding what a phrasal verb means but struggling to actually use it is another common issue with English learners. If you’re finding it difficult to incorporate phrasal verbs while having a conversation, your fluency might be affected. And that in turn might affect your confidence to communicate as well.
So, don’t let that happen. Just keep trying. Mastering phrasal verbs will not happen overnight but I can tell you from experience, it’s 100% achievable. 

What’s the best way to learn phrasal verbs?

We’ve covered some useful tips in another post, but one of the best ways to learn phrasal verbs is to choose 4-7, and practice them until you’re comfortable. Don’t overwhelm yourself with a massive list and make sure the phrasal verbs you choose are practical and relevant to your current needs. In other words, do not waste time on business-related words if you’re learning English to travel. You can also focus on a theme such as, emotions or relationships and target a number of phrasal verbs related to that.
Phrasal Verb Demon is a great website where you can see examples of sentences with the phrasal verbs in context. Then, come up with examples you can relate to. To check if the examples are correct and relevant, take them to your teacher or language partner. You could also do a quick search on Google to see if the phrasal verb is commonly used the way you structured it. A powerful technique that will help you remember them is to make a connection between what you write and your emotions or experiences. It might be a short paragraph or even a little story about something that has happened to you recently.