Do you need some phrasal verbs for-the IELTS exam? Today, Lindsay and Jessica share 5 English phrasal verbs you can use to stand out and get the score you need! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now - You will probably be asked to talk about the topics of home, shopping, food and studying in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Section.-You need to prepare for this.-One way you can do-that is have some phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are a way to sound more natural and native when speaking informally.-Though there are many of these to choose from, you only need to use of a few to stand out. - Here are five that are easy to use and will impress your examiner: Bone up on: This means to learn.-It-s not only a phrasal verb, but also an idiom.--I had to bone up on my English studies.- Figure out: This means to learn the details of something, or discover how it works.--I figured out how to fix the television.- Goof off:-When you are having fun, but not working or studying, you can say--I spent the afternoon goofing off.- Clam up: This is another phrasal verb and idiom.-It means that you-re so nervous you couldn-t think of what to say.--I clammed up when she asked me to answer the question.- Catch up: If you-re behind, and you-re trying to shorten the distance, you might need to catch up.--This-can be used physically, like you-re chasing someone, or with your studies.--I fell behind in my homework-and have to catch up.- - Do you have any other phrasal verbs you-d like to use in-the IELTS exam? Let us know what they are in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices