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Dialogue:

Anna:

Hey, Kate! It’s been ages since we last saw each other! How have you been?

Kate:

I know, right? I’ve been super busy with work. But it’s so nice to finally catch up! How about you?

Anna:

Same here. Work has been crazy. But, you know, it’s always good to get together and take a break. So, what have you been up to lately?

Kate:

Well, I started a new project at work. It’s been a lot of fun, but a bit stressful. I’m just trying to keep up with everything.

Anna:

I totally get it! I’ve been trying to stay on top of things at my job too. But it’s nice to finally wind down today and relax for a bit.

Kate:

Definitely! I think we both need this time to chill out. I’ve been feeling a little burnt out recently.

Anna:

I know the feeling. Sometimes, you just need to take a break and clear your head. So, how’s your family?

Kate:

They’re doing well, thanks! My mom has been really looking after my grandmother recently. I think she’s getting a bit tired, but she’s doing her best.

Anna:

That’s really kind of her. It must be tough. Let’s grab a coffee and talk more about it. I could really use something warm.

Kate:

Sounds perfect! Let’s sit down and catch up properly.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

catch up – поговорить, обновить новости, наверстать упущенное

get together – встретиться, собраться

be up to – заниматься чем-то, иметь дела (в значении: чем занимаешься)

keep up – успевать, не отставать

stay on top of – быть в курсе, контролировать

wind down – расслабиться, «отключиться»

chill out – расслабиться, успокоиться

take a break – сделать перерыв, отдохнуть

clear your head – очистить голову, избавиться от стресса

look after – ухаживать за кем-то, заботиться

grab a coffee – выпить кофе (быстро)

sit down – сесть, устроиться (чтобы начать разговор)

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings.

catch up

get together

be up to

keep up

stay on top of

wind down

chill out

a. To relax

b. To meet or gather with someone

c. To take a break from something

d. To take care of someone or something

e. To continue doing something without falling behind

f. To refresh your mind or clear your thoughts

g. To talk and exchange news with someone

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the list.

After work, I always like to ______ and relax for a bit.

We should definitely ______ soon and talk about everything.

I’m so busy, I’m struggling to ______ with my workload.

You really need to ______ after a long day at the office.

I just need a moment to ______ and then I’ll be back to work.

I’m really ______ some important tasks right now. How about you?

I like to ______ and catch up with my friends whenever I can.

Phrasal verbs: catch up, wind down, get together, stay on top of, chill out, be up to, take a break

Exercise 3: Translation (from Russian to English and vice versa)

Мы должны встретиться и поболтать. —

Я чувствую, что мне нужно немного расслабиться. —

Я пытаюсь не отставать от работы. —

Я хочу сделать перерыв и немного «очистить голову». —

Моя мама заботится о бабушке. —

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice

Example Dialogue:

Anna:

Hey Kate! It’s been so long! We really need to catch up. How have you been?

Kate:

I know, it’s been ages! I’ve been so busy lately, but I’m glad we could finally get together. I’m just happy to take a break from work. What about you?

Anna:

Same here! I’ve been trying to stay on top of everything at work, but it’s been exhausting. I’m just so ready to wind down.

Kate:

I get that! I’ve been feeling pretty stressed out, too. Sometimes I just need to chill out for a bit. It feels good to finally relax!

Anna:

Definitely! You really need to take a break sometimes, especially when things are so hectic. So, what have you been up to lately?

Kate:

Oh, I’ve been really focused on my new project at work. It’s exciting, but it’s a lot of pressure. I’m trying to keep up with everything, but it’s tough.

Anna:

That sounds intense! I’m sure you’ll manage, though. So, are you doing anything fun this weekend to clear your head?

Kate:

Actually, I think I’ll go for a walk in the park and maybe grab a coffee. I could definitely use some fresh air and time to just sit down and relax for a while.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – g. catch up – To talk and exchange news with someone

2 – b. get together – To meet or gather with someone

3 – f. be up to – To be busy doing something

4 – e. keep up – To continue doing something without falling behind

5 – f. stay on top of – To control, be aware of

6 – a. wind down – To relax

7 – a. chill out – To relax

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

After work, I always like to wind down and relax for a bit.

We should definitely get together soon and talk about everything.

I’m so busy, I’m struggling to keep up with my workload.

You really need to chill out after a long day at the office.

I just need a moment to take a break and then I’ll be back to work.

I’m really up to some important tasks right now. How about you?

I like to catch up and catch up with my friends whenever I can.

Exercise 3: Translation

We should definitely meet up and chat.

I feel like I need to relax for a bit.

I’m trying to keep up with my work.

I need to take a break and clear my head.

My mom is looking after my grandmother.