Phrasal Verbs
Bring In, Bring Out, Bring Back
Lesson
9
Level 3
What are Phrasal Verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more short words — usually a preposition or an adverb — that changes the verb’s meaning.
We use phrasal verbs all the time in natural, spoken English.
✅ They make your English sound more natural.
✅ They are used in movies, music, and everyday conversation.
✅ They help you understand the culture behind the language.
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the phrasal verbs bring in, bring out, and bring back. These are helpful when talking about moving things or people in and out, or returning something. You’ll practice saying them naturally and using them in sentences.
Warm Up
Read the phrasal verbs and practice saying them with your tutor.
bring in
bring out
bring back
Vocabulary
Phrasal Verb
bring in
bring out
bring back
Meaning
to carry something inside
to take something outside
to return something
Example
Please bring in the grocery bags.
I will bring out the snacks.
Can you bring back my book?
Warm Up 1
Discuss the following with your tutor.
What do you usually bring in when you get home?
What do you often bring out when you have a picnic?
What have you brought back from a trip before?
Warm Up 2
Try making your own sentence for each phrasal verb.
Choose one phrasal verb and mime (act) it. Your tutor will guess!
Practice 1
In this section, you will practice using the phrasal verbs in conversation. First, read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, review each sentence together to understand how the phrasal verbs are used.
Can you help me bring in the groceries from the car?
Sure! I’ll bring in the heavy bags first.
Great. After that, can you bring out an umbrella? It looks like it's going to rain.
No problem. I’ll bring out an umbrella for you.
And don’t forget to bring back my jacket from your car.
Oh right! I’ll bring back the jacket after I bring in the groceries along with an umbrella.
Tips for Learners:
The word "bring" means the item is coming toward the speaker.
These phrasal verbs are common in everyday life (home, school, shopping).
Keep the two words together (don’t separate “bring” and “in/out/back”) when using them like this.