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English Phrasal Verb – Take Care Of

Jack settled back in his chair, looked out across the room, and said to his client: "Don't worry, I'll take care of it. Everything'll be fine. I'll have it all done by the close of play tonight. " Take care of is a phrasal verb which many students seem to mix up with other verbs, and often learners make a mistake regarding which preposition to use. It might help if you … [Read more...] about English Phrasal Verb – Take Care Of

The Difference Between ‘Catch Up’ And ‘Meet Up’ – Reader Question

This is a good question - what's the difference between 'to catch up' and 'to meet up'..? Have a think about it, and then compare your ideas with the article below.  First up, here are a few example sentences: Catch Up  I caught up with Jennifer at the weekend - she's now a city lawyer! It's been really nice to see you and catch up again on everything.. After the … [Read more...] about The Difference Between ‘Catch Up’ And ‘Meet Up’ – Reader Question

“It’ll Be Good To Catch Up With You” – Meeting Up With A Friend

Pavel looked at his phone and smiled. Julia, a beautiful Spanish woman he'd met several months earlier on his travels, was calling him: "Hi Pavel! This might seem out of the blue, but I'm in town for 2 days - how about a drink tomorrow at the Bike Cafe? It's been ages since we last met." "Julia, great to hear from you! How are you doing? Yes, let's do that. At … [Read more...] about “It’ll Be Good To Catch Up With You” – Meeting Up With A Friend

“Things Are PICKING UP” – Describing Recovery

John was a little nervous to see the latest sales figures, as business had dropped quite significantly since the Australian dollar reached parity with the greenback. He held his breath as he looked at the screen. But with a sigh of relief, he eased back into his chair and called his manager: "June, you're going to like this. It looks like things are finally picking … [Read more...] about “Things Are PICKING UP” – Describing Recovery

“We Really Hit It Off” – Conversational Phrases

"I'm really glad you two really hit it off."  What does this spoken English phrase mean? Simona returned home after a great day out, and called her best friend to tell her all about it. "I had such a wonderful time with Pete. He took me to a lovely sushi restaurant in South Melbourne, then  we had fun all afternoon at the beach. We totally hit it off!" So it looks like … [Read more...] about “We Really Hit It Off” – Conversational Phrases

“What Are You Up To Later?”

"Hey what are you up to later on?" You'll hear this phrase a lot in friendly conversation, but what does it mean? It's Saturday afternoon and Simona calls up Petr and asks: - "Hey Petr, listen, I was just wondering - what are you up to later?" - "Not much, I've just got to finish an essay then I'm done for the day. What's up?" - "Well, I'm holding two tickets to the … [Read more...] about “What Are You Up To Later?”

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Welcome to Get Into English. I’m David, an English teacher, traveller & language enthusiast from Melbourne Australia.
That’s me above in Bendigo, Victoria before Corona came!
I write articles on learning English especially for people wishing to live in or travel to Australia, and for those who are interested in business and all kinds of issues!

Older posts were written while I was in Europe, newer ones are from Australia.

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This is a nice time to take a little break from po This is a nice time to take a little break from posting photos. This is from my 12 km walk to Middle Park last Thursday 😮 
Not quite sure what to do with the hundreds of photos I still have from during the lockdown 🤷‍♂️ 
But I’ll be back in Middle Park, hopefully tomorrow, it’s a beautiful part of Melbourne. 

Mej se hezky a zatim ahoj 🏝😊🌱

#výlet #cestujeme #cestujemespolu #timeoutmelbourne #melbournelife #melbournebeach #middlepark #heartmiddlepark #melbmoment #melbournemoment #beachlife🌴 #visitmelbourne #melbourneiloveyou #aussiebeaches #sunsetlovers #beachlover #plages #pláž #alaplaya #playabonita #modra #seaside #beachwalks 🏝
Walking home from Middle Park. Melbourne and the M Walking home from Middle Park. Melbourne and the Melbourne Cricket Ground at dusk 🏏 
So many magical moments in Australian sporting history have happened here. Hawthorn’s three-peat in 2013-15, Shane Warne’s 700th wicket, the 1992 World Cup, the 1956 Olympics. 
There are many walks you can go on from here - to the river, to East Melbourne, to Richmond. Or indeed up William Barak Bridge to the city 😊🌱☕️

#mcg #melbmoment #melbournemoment #checkmelbourne #výlet #cestujeme #cricketground #always #hawthornfc #naprochazce #stadiumhoppers #exploremelbourne #mynikonlife #urbanscape #trainspotting #citylife #urbanexplorer #railfans #vlak 🏝
If you’re not sure where to go, come here ☕️ If you’re not sure where to go, come here ☕️😃

I came here quite a bit during the lockdown. This one is from late October 🤗 And it’ll be waiting for you tomorrow. 

#melbmoment #melbournemoment #sunsetlove #zapadslunce #slunicko #slunce #sluníčko #výlet #cestujeme #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #melbournelife #yarrariver #australia108 #eurekatower #morellbridge #mynikonlife
I walked all afternoon from Richmond to Middle Par I walked all afternoon from Richmond to Middle Park last Thursday. Still posting some of the pictures 😃 This is Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park 🏝

#heartmiddlepark #melbmoment #melbournemoment #visitmelbourne #middlepark #cityscene #cityscapes #výlet #cestujemespolu #cestujeme #naprochazce #beachliving
Waiting for the sunset at Middle Park. The views f Waiting for the sunset at Middle Park. The views from those buildings must be amazing 🏝

#melbmoment #melbournemoment #výlet #slunce #zapadslunce #nebe #cestujeme #coucherdesoleil #heartmiddlepark #checkmelbourne #melbournebeach #summervibes☀️ #mynikonlife #beachdiaries #beachwalk 🏝
Melbourne is oddly tropical at times - I quite lik Melbourne is oddly tropical at times -
I quite like this 🌱🏝☀️

Middle Park, Melbourne 

3.12.20 😊 
#middlepark #heartmiddlepark #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #vylet #cestujeme #naprochazce #tropicalvibes #mynikonlife #melbournegram #streetsofmelbourne #seeaustralia #melbournetodo 🏝
Middle Park, the red city. This street has many Au Middle Park, the red city. This street has many Australian Bottlebrush trees 😊

#bottlebrush #citylife #sundayvibes✨ #streetphotography #urbanjungle #citylifestyle #melbournemoments #melbmoment #mynikonlife #urbanscape #výlet #naprochazce #cestujeme 🌱
3.12.20
Late in the day in Middle Park, Melbourne 🏝 #h Late in the day in Middle Park, Melbourne 🏝

#heartmiddlepark #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #jaro #checkmelbourne #printemps #melbmoment #melbournemoments #sunlover #beachvibes 🌱
The colours of Thursday 😍🏝🌱 #jacarandatr The colours of Thursday 😍🏝🌱

#jacarandatree #melbourne #melbmoment #melbournemoment #melbournegardens #queenvictoriagardens #výlet #cestujeme #mynikonlife #roseslovers #eurekatower #australia108 🌳
Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳🌴🌱 #výl Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳🌴🌱

#výlet #cestujeme #kostel #heartmiddlepark #checkmelbourne #likemelbourne #urbanscapes #beachtown 🏝
Middle Park is one of Melbourne’s smallest subur Middle Park is one of Melbourne’s smallest suburbs. If you haven’t been here, I totally recommend you visit 😊🌱☕️ Beautiful sea, churches, shops, homes and tree-lined streets. 

#middlepark #melbournebeach #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #cestujeme #výlet #heartmiddlepark #beachlovers🌴
Wandering along Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳 🏝 

#iheartmiddlepark #middlepark #heartmiddlepark #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #tropicallife #beachlovers🌴
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