Look For - English Phrasal Verbs Tutorials - Advanced English Conversation

source: Twominute English      2013年9月12日
To "look for" means to search for something. When you have lost something, or when you need something and you are searching for it, you are looking for it. Let's learn how to use this phrasal verb in our conversations through this tutorial video. The sentences with this phrasal verb are highlighted at the end of the lesson. Practice them to build your fluency in spoken English.
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0:06 Let’s learn how to use the phrasal verb ‘look for’ in our conversations.
0:16 We will talk about the phrasal verb ‘look for’ today.
0:21 That’s great, Ben. To look for means to search. I was looking for my glasses this morning.
0:29 You are right. “Look for” means trying to locate something. For example: Columbus discovered America while looking for India.
0:39 Got it. Another meaning of look for is to want something. If you are looking for a change, you need to work towards it!
0:49 Correct. This is similar to search for something, but you can also use it to mean desire.
0:57 ‘Look for’ is a really simple phrasal verb, isn’t it?
1:02 It is! And now I am looking for some sample conversations.
1:08 Here they are.
1:15 What are you doing Kate?
1:17 I’m looking for my cat.
1:19 Oh! It was around here just a minute ago.
1:22 There she is! What is she looking for in the lawn?
1:32 How is aunt Merry?
1:35 She’s better, but she’s looking for a new doctor.
1:38 Why?
1:40 Well, her doctor says she needs surgery and she doesn’t want one.
1:50 Look Kate! Mom sent you such a beautiful ring!
1:54 Wow, that’s so beautiful!
1:58 Yes, it is!
2:00 This is exactly what I was looking for!
2:07 I was looking for my glasses this morning.
2:18 I’m looking for my cat.
2:25 What is she looking for in the lawn?
2:35 She’s better, but she’s looking for a new doctor.
2:46 This is exactly what I was looking for!
2:57 Columbus discovered America while looking for India.

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