When I mention phrasal verbs to my students the usual response involves a slight sense of panic and the realization that they are difficult to learn.
There are thousands of different phrasal verbs, most of which are idiomatic in meaning. Each phrasal verb needs to be learned as you would learn any other verb or word.
We feel it is best to try and learn the phrasal verbs in context. This is because going through lists and trying to remember them is a difficult task, without any type of association. If, on the other hand, you go through the meaning of the phrasal verb and fully understand it, see it being used in context, and then use it soon after, you will have a much better chance of not only remembering it in the future, but being able to use long after you have learned it.
We have created list of phrasal verbs and examples, which has links to different groups of phrasal verbs in context. Each group of phrasal verbs are related and are included in a conversation. After the conversation, a meaning is given, followed by questions to help you practice.
Phrasal verbs can be daunting; but by splitting them up into different groups, and then learning them in context, you will be able to use them confidently in normal speech.