Learn English - how to use 'to get' | EnglishWithLucy

Summary

In this video, Lucy explains the many uses of the verb 'to get' in English. While it is commonly understood as meaning 'to obtain,' it has around 50 distinct meanings. Lucy groups these into seven categories, covering uses such as 'to arrive,' 'to receive,' 'to become,' 'to bring,' 'to buy,' 'to find,' and its connection with phrases like 'to have' or 'to have to.' She also hints at a future video on phrasal verbs with 'get,' offering a detailed and engaging guide to mastering this versatile verb.

Takeaways

• 😀 The verb 'to get' has many uses in English, and it's not limited to just 'to obtain'.
• 😀 There are around 50 individual uses for the verb 'to get' in English.
• 😀 The verb 'to get' can be grouped into seven categories, and six of them are covered in this video.
• 😀 'To get' can be used to replace the verbs 'to arrive', 'to receive', and 'to obtain'.
• 😀 'To get' can also mean 'to become', 'to bring', 'to buy', and 'to find'.
• 😀 The verb 'to get' can be combined with 'to have' or 'to have to' for additional meanings.
• 😀 The video focuses on explaining how 'to get' can replace other verbs in different contexts.
• 😀 The script warns that phrasal verbs involving 'to get' are not covered in this video, but will be addressed in a future video.
• 😀 The script mentions that there are numerous phrasal verbs with 'to get', but there are too many to cover in this lesson.
• 😀 The speaker has made a separate video explaining how phrasal verbs are formed and used in English.
• 😀 An example is given: 'How did you get to London?' with 'get' meaning 'to arrive'.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to teach viewers about the various uses of the verb 'to get' in English, including its many meanings and common phrases.

How many uses of the verb 'to get' does Lucy mention?

Lucy mentions that there are around 50 individual uses of the verb 'to get' in English.

What categories does Lucy group the uses of 'to get' into?

Lucy groups the uses of 'to get' into 7 categories, but she will only discuss 6 of them in this video: to travel or arrive, to receive or obtain, to become, to bring, to buy, and to find.

What does Lucy suggest about the meaning of 'get' in a dictionary?

Lucy suggests that while 'to get' can be defined as 'to obtain' in a dictionary, this is just one of many meanings. She emphasizes that there are numerous other uses of the verb.

What additional social media platforms does Lucy mention in the video?

Lucy mentions that she now has an Instagram, along with her existing Facebook and YouTube channels. She also mentions creating a Weibo account for her Chinese followers.

What does Lucy say about her ability to speak Chinese?

Lucy admits that she doesn't speak Chinese and finds it difficult, but she still wants to connect with her Chinese followers and appreciates them.

Why does Lucy mention phrasal verbs in the video?

Lucy mentions phrasal verbs to acknowledge that they are a common way to use 'to get' in English. However, she clarifies that she won't discuss phrasal verbs in this video and promises to make a separate video on them.

What is the first use of 'to get' that Lucy discusses?

The first use of 'to get' discussed is in the context of traveling or arriving, such as in the question, 'How did you get to London?'

What example sentence does Lucy provide to explain the first use of 'to get'?

Lucy provides the example sentence 'I got here by train' to explain the first use of 'to get' in the context of traveling or arriving.

What can viewers expect in future videos based on the content of this one?

In future videos, Lucy promises to focus on phrasal verbs that use 'to get,' as there are too many to cover in this video.