Why Opposites Work
Better Than Lists
The story behind FlipVerbs — and the idea that changed how we teach phrasal verbs.
The problem with phrasal verb lists
Most learners study phrasal verbs the same way: long lists, definitions, isolated examples. They memorise give up today and forget it by Thursday. Not because they lack effort — but because the brain doesn't store isolated facts well.
The brain stores contrast. It remembers things in relation to other things. Hot makes more sense next to cold. Give up is unforgettable next to stick it out.
That is the idea behind FlipVerbs.
What FlipVerbs does differently
Every entry on FlipVerbs is a pair — two phrasal verbs that pull in opposite directions. One side is orange. The other is blue. Each pair comes with a full lesson: definitions, examples, a quiz, shadowing practice, fill-the-blank exercises, and a narrative story.
You don't just read a definition. You experience both sides of a concept — and that contrast is what makes it stick.
Part of a connected ecosystem
FlipVerbs is one part of a three-site learning ecosystem built around the same philosophy: context, contrast, and real English.
The person behind it
FlipVerbs teaches English phrasal verbs through their opposites — because the brain remembers contrast. Each pair connects to a full lesson on WeeklyCross and practice levels on Flowglish, forming a complete learning ecosystem.