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Funky Phrasals brings you some useful ways of talking about a new place to live.

To make things easier, we have broken the phrasal verbs down into two parts.

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Funky Phrasals • to move in • to come round • to hang something up • to show someone round

Part 1A - Listening
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Part 1B - Reading
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VICKI:So, Callum, I hear you’ve got a wonderful new flat.
CALLUM:That’s right. I’ve just moved in.
VICKI:So you’ve recently started living there.
CALLUM:Yes. I moved in last week. You must come round some time.
VICKI:Thanks - I’d love to come to visit.
CALLUM:Well why don’t you come round next week then.

You must come round some time.

(Doorbell)
CALLUM:Hold on a minute.
(Opens door) Hi. So glad you could come round. Come in.
VICKI:Thanks. Hey this is a fantastic flat.
CALLUM:Thanks. Let me hang your coat up.
VICKI:OK, here, I’ll put my scarf on the same hook too.
CALLUM:OK. Well, I’ll show you around.
VICKI:Yes, let’s have look at the other rooms.
CALLUM:Right. This way…This is the living room…


Part 1C - More examples
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Funky Phrasals • to settle in • to move on • to drink to something

Part 2A - Listening
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Part 2B - Reading
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VICKI:This is such a great flat. You’re so lucky.
CALLUM:Thanks. You know, it’s only been a week and I feel like I’ve been here for years. I’ve settled in already.
VICKI:So you feel comfortable and happy living here then?
CALLUM:Yup. I definitely won’t be moving on for a while.

It's only been a week but I've settled in already.

VICKI:Yes, if I had a great flat like this, I’d want to stay in it too. Anyway, here, I’ve brought you some champagne to celebrate.
(Champagne cork opens)
VICKI:So, a toast to your new flat.
CALLUM:Yes, let’s drink to the flat.
VICKI:Cheers!
CALLUM:Cheers!
(Clink of glasses)


Part 2C - More examples
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