Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

he should borrow money to start the business.

Nathan: So I went to the bank and discussed business loans today.

James: Uh-huh. What did they say?

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Nathan: They basically told me to go away.

James: Did you show them a business plan.

Nathan: Sure. But they think my business idea isn’t mainstream enough

for them.

James: You should think about crowdfunding your idea.

Nathan: Hey. That’s actually not a bad idea.

James: Just Google how to do it. I’m sure it can’t be that difficult.

Nathan: I will!

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42.2 thinking about +ing (present

continuous)

42.2.1 Jing is running in the park. She bumps into her friend Nathan and they stop to chat.

Nathan: Hey Jing. How’s it going?

Jing: Good thanks. You?

Nathan: Just out for a quick stroll. Do you run here every weekend?

Jing: Yeah. Most weekends. Actually I’m training.

Nathan: For what?

Jing: Well, I’m thinking about running my first marathon this year.

Nathan: Wow. That’s cool.

Jing: Yeah. But, it’s a lot of work.

Nathan: Well, I should let you get back to your training. See you at work

on Monday.

Jing: Sure. Have a great weekend! Bye.

42.2.2 Felix and Jack work in the same office. Jack has back pain and Felix is asking about

it.

Felix: Are you ok Jack?

Jack: My back is really hurting today.

Felix: What’s wrong with your back?

Jack: The doctor says I sit too much and don’t exercise enough.

Felix: What kind of exercise does he want you to do?

Jack: He didn’t say, but I’m thinking about trying Pilates?

Felix: Is that like yoga?

Jack: Kind of. It’s good for bad backs.

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Felix: You should give it a try.

Jack: I think I will. Back pain really sucks.