ABC Brisbane - A word in your ear

Phrasal verbs in English consist of a single verb, usually short and common, followed by an adverb or a preposition. But how do you use them correctly? Professor Roly Sussex explains.

Professor Roly Sussex is in Macau this week, but he's managed to find a studio to chat with his listeners and answer your questions.

Professor Roly Sussex is talking about how we greet people, especially in speech but also in writing.

We are taught at school to avoid 'get' and to find something longer and more elegant, but Professor Roly Sussex says we can't get by without it.

Professor Roly Sussex is talking about why we pronounce words the way we do.