Words 1–4

Say each word after your teacher

turn down

say no to an offer or invitation /tɜːn daʊn/

She turned down the invitation because she was busy.

turn up

arrive, often unexpectedly /tɜːn ʌp/

Only five people turned up to the meeting.

turn out

end in a particular way /tɜːn aʊt/

I was nervous, but the party turned out to be great fun.

turn into

become something different /tɜːn ˈɪntuː/

The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.

Words 5–8

Say each word after your teacher

turn off

stop a machine or light working /tɜːn ɒf/

Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave.

run out of

have no more of something /rʌn ˈaʊt əv/

We've run out of milk — can you buy some?

run into

meet someone by chance /rʌn ˈɪntuː/

I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket.

run away

leave a place quickly to escape /rʌn əˈweɪ/

The dog ran away when it heard the fireworks.

Say each word after your teacher

run over

hit someone or something with a vehicle /rʌn ˈəʊvə/

Be careful crossing — a cat was run over here last week.

turn around

move to face the other way /tɜːn əˈraʊnd/

Turn around — there's someone behind you!

Answer out loud — full sentences

Have you ever turned down an invitation? Why?

Tell me about a day that turned out better than expected.

Who did you last run into by chance?

What do you always run out of at home?