Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs

Purpose/Tentative Topics: This workshop is for you if you have trouble with...

• Recognizing words that function as prepositions (as part of phrasal verbs or noun phrases)
• Recognizing grammatical structure of prepositional phrases and/or phrasal verbs
• Knowing how (or what kinds of) prepositions are used within/before certain noun phrases
• Knowing how (or what kinds of) prepositions are used after certain verbs or within certain phrasal verbs

Note: The list above is "tentative" and is subject to change based on the needs analysis of the students who sign up. Don't worry if you don't understand all the grammatical terms above. You do not need to know all the terms to be able to follow the workshop because they will explained during the workshop. Please also note that the focus of the workshop is to help you get better at "using" English grammar rather than acquiring the knowledge of English grammar itself.

Sign-up: Sign-up links for all sessions are available here.

Method/Procedure: The first hour of each session will be a lecture/discussion and the second hour will be a hands-on practice in smaller groups. There will be three instructors for each session, so you will have opportunities to ask for one-on-one help during small group activities.

Supplementary Materials: Any materials provided during the workshop that you may use for further study will be uploaded here AFTER each session.

Contact: Please contact eslwriting@mx.uillinois.edu for more questions.