Title: Phrasal Verbs: Going Out
Duration: 8–10 minutes
Level: Intermediate +
Language Focus: Phrasal verbs
Objective: Vocabulary – phrasal verbs related to going out
Read the following dialog. Use the context to understand the definition of the phrasal verbs.
All the phrasal verbs are related to GOING OUT (to a bar/club etc.).
– Hey Sara, are you going out tonight?
– Hi Michael! I didn’t have plans, but I’d love to. Maybe we can check out that new club that opened?
– I don’t really like clubbing. What about that party that Jaime is having at his house? I hear there’s a lot of people going.
– That sounds great, I’ve always wanted to ask him out. Do we need to dress up?
– No, it’s not fancy dress. Why don’t we meet up at 9pm? I can come from work.
– I’ll be there a bit earlier, but I’m happy to hang around until you get there.
– Great, I’ll see you then!
So, what do you think the definitions of the phrasal verbs are?
Look at the definitions and examples to see if you were correct!
- Go out: To go on a night out to a bar or club etc.
Sara and Michael were talking about where to go that night. - Check out: To look at something or go somewhere for the first time.
Tara asked if Michael wanted to see what the new club was like. - Ask out: To ask someone to go on a date with you (usually for dinner or drinks).
Sara is interested in asking Jaime if he will go out with her. - Dress up: To wear a costume or a uniform (usually to a fancy dress party or at Halloween).
Sara wanted to know if it was a costume party. - Meet up: To meet with someone at a specific place or time.
Michael suggests that they meet each other at 9pm. - Hang around: To wait in a location without doing anything in particular.
Tara was happy to wait around the area until Michael arrived.
