I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.Today’s phrasal verb is map out. When you map out something, it means you plan it carefully, step by step - just like drawing a map.Like, a lot of people map out their goals for the new year - health, work, hobbies, all of it.My friend Olivia mapped out her budget for 2026 so she can save more.And I just mapped out my podcast schedule for the next few months… busy but exciting!And here’s a pronunciation tip. The P of Map links with out. Ma-poutSo how about you? Have you mapped out anything for the new year? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcastsBuild Vocabulary With My Free Vocabulary Workshop: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup

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