Here is the truth: no one learns 5000 phrasal verbs by reading a PDF like a novel. You need a system. Try these five research-backed methods:
Mark the top 500 most frequent phrasal verbs. According to corpus linguistics (e.g., COCA – Corpus of Contemporary American English), the 500 most common account for over 80% of everyday usage. Learn these first.
Even with the best PDF, learners often hit walls. Avoid these mistakes: