These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today!

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1. Take care of. Definition: To look after someone or something and make sure they have what they need. 

• I need to take care of my little brother while my parents are at work.
• Please take care of your new books and do not lose them.

2. Alive. Definition: Living and not dead. 

• We found a small bird in the garden, and it was still alive.
• My grandfather is 90 years old, but he is very active and very much alive.

3. Recover. Definition: To get better after an illness or an injury. 

• It took her three weeks to recover from the bad cold.
• The athlete needs to rest and recover before the next big game.

4. Explanation. Definition: The reasons you give to make something clear or easy to understand. 

• The teacher gave a clear explanation of the math problem.
• He did not have a good explanation for being late to class.

5. Make up one's mind. Definition: To make a decision or choose what to do. 

• I cannot make up my mind about which movie to watch tonight.
• She finally made up her mind and bought the blue jacket.

6. By hand. Definition: Made or done by a person using their hands, not using a machine. 

• My grandmother makes all of her beautiful sweaters by hand.
• In the past, people had to wash all their clothes by hand.

7. Instead of. Definition: In the place of someone or something else. 

• I will have water instead of juice with my lunch.
• We decided to walk to the park instead of taking the bus.

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