Muallif: Abdukadirova Nasiba Alimjanovna
Workplace Skills & Entrepreneurship Grammar Focus: Phrasal Verbs (get on with / take over / set up / deal with / carry on)
Workplace Skills & Entrepreneurship 
Grammar Focus: Phrasal Verbs (get on with / take over / set up / deal with / carry on) https://youtu.be/379UO6V8niE
🎯 Lesson Objectives
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To discuss entrepreneurship and workplace skills in modern careers.
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To understand and use common phrasal verbs related to business and teamwork.
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To practice speaking and writing about business activities and responsibilities.
🧠 Warm-Up Discussion
Ask students:
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What skills are most important for success at work?
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Would you like to start your own business one day?
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What qualities make a good team leader?
Encourage natural conversation using simple business verbs:
“I want to set up my own company.”
“We have to get on with our tasks.”
🔤 Grammar Focus: Phrasal Verbs (Business & Work)
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example Sentence |
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| get on with | continue doing something or have a good relationship | Let’s get on with our work. / I get on with my boss very well. |
| take over | gain control or responsibility for something | The new manager took over the project last week. |
| set up | start a business or organization | They set up a small IT company in Tashkent. |
| deal with | manage a situation or solve a problem | She deals with customers every day. |
| carry on | continue doing something | Even after the crisis, the team carried on working. |
💡 Tip: Phrasal verbs are verbs + prepositions that change meaning (e.g., “take over” ≠ “take”).
⚙️ Practice — Choose the Correct Phrasal Verb
Complete the sentences:
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My father wants to ________ a family business.
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I don’t like how he talks, but we still ________ each other.
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The new CEO will ________ the company next month.
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We need to ________ our project before the deadline.
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Even after the problem, they decided to ________ working.
(Answers: 1️⃣ set up 2️⃣ get on with 3️⃣ take over 4️⃣ deal with 5️⃣ carry on)
💼 Vocabulary Bank — Entrepreneurship & Work
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| entrepreneur | a person who starts their own business | Entrepreneurs take risks to create new ideas. |
| startup | a new, small company | Many young people dream of launching a startup. |
| innovation | creative ideas or inventions | Innovation is key to success in business. |
| teamwork | working well with others | Good teamwork helps achieve company goals. |
| leadership | guiding and motivating others | Leadership skills are important for managers. |
🗣️ Speaking Activity — “Business Simulation”
Scenario:
You and your partner are planning to set up a small business (e.g., café, app, clothing brand).
Discuss these questions:
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What kind of business will you start?
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How will you deal with problems like competition or low sales?
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Who will take over marketing or finances?
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How do you get on with your teammates?
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Will you carry on if you face difficulties?
Encourage natural use of target phrasal verbs during discussion.
✍️ Writing Task
Write a short paragraph (100–120 words):
“How I Would Set Up My Own Business”
Include at least four phrasal verbs.
Example:
“I want to set up a small bakery in my city. I will deal with suppliers myself. My sister will take over social media. We always get on with each other, so I’m sure we can carry on even during hard times.”
🎧 Extension / Listening Idea
Play a short video about a young entrepreneur’s success story (e.g., “How I Started My Startup”).
Ask students:
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How did they set up their business?
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What challenges did they deal with?
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Who took over when the company grew?
🏠 Homework
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Write 5 original sentences using get on with, take over, set up, deal with, and carry on.
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Prepare a short 2-minute presentation:
“If I were an entrepreneur, I would set up…”