Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

giving Clara some advice.

Jasmine:  After  the  baby  is  born,  I  think  you  should  join  a  mother  and

baby group.

Clara: Why? Won’t I be too busy?

Jasmine:  You  will  be  very  busy,  but  all  that  diaper  changing  and  lack  of

sleep is going to get to you. Trust me. You’ll need a circle of friends who

can sympathize and offer support.

Clara: Ok. Can you recommend anywhere?

Jasmine:  Sure.  I’ll  put  you  in  touch  with  the  woman  who  organizes  the

group I went to.

Clara: Thanks.

Jasmine: My pleasure.

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37.7 have gotten to (present perfect)

37.7.1 Bruce and Dan are old friends. Dan still lives in the UK, but Bruce recently moved to

New York City. Dan is asking Bruce what it’s like to live in New York.

Dan: So Bruce. What’s it like living in the Big Apple?

Bruce: I’m really enjoying it for the most part.

Dan:  Good.  I  imagine  it’s  really  crowded.  That  might  get  to  you

eventually. I know you don’t really like crowds.

Bruce: Yes. It already has gotten to me actually. I think I’ll adjust in time

though.  The  job  I’m  doing  here  is  just  so  exciting,  I  will  tolerate  the

crowds!

Dan:  I’m  glad  you’re  enjoying  yourself.  I’ll  have  to  come  and  visit  you

when I get time.

Bruce: Please do.

37.7.2 Emily recently moved to an apartment not far from a busy airport. Her mother is