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English Fluency Gym

Starter

Focus: Upper

Starter focus: Short, clean sentences. One idea. Slow and clear.

How to train (quick guide)
  1. Read Set 1 once quietly.
  2. Say all reps out loud.
  3. Do sets in order.
  4. Repeat the whole exercise 2 times.

🏋️ Verb + Particle Pump – Reps: 3×4

Build automatic, natural verb + particle combos you can say without thinking.

⚠️ RULE
🔁 think → speak → no translation
Use only the phrasal verb given—no synonyms.

Vocabulary

set up = arrange or prepare something
check in = give a short update or say hello
follow up = contact again later
sort out = fix or organize a problem

SET 1 – Control (3×4)

Say each sentence slowly and clearly.

  1. I need to set up the meeting for tomorrow.
  2. I’ll check in with you later today.
  3. Can you follow up with the client?
  4. Let’s sort out this issue now.

    5. SET 2 – Speed (3×4)

    Say the same sentences faster, no pauses.

  5. I need to set up the meeting for tomorrow.
  6. I’ll check in with you later today.
  7. Can you follow up with the client?
  8. Let’s sort out this issue now.

    9. SET 3 – Variation (3×4)

    Change only the time or person. Keep the phrasal verb.

  9. I’ll set up the call this afternoon.
  10. She will check in tomorrow morning.
  11. Please follow up next week.
  12. We need to sort out the problem today.

🧊 COOL DOWN

Say one real plan you need to set up.

Send a short voice note where you check in with someone.

Say one thing you must follow up on today.

✅ Finish when

You say the phrasal verbs without pausing.

Your sentences sound natural, not translated.

You don’t think about the verb parts anymore.