Head back

Phrasal Verbs | B2

Listening exercises with “Head back”

The phrasal verb to head back means to return somewhere, usually home.

e.g. I’d love to stay for another drink but I’d better head back. I’ve got an early start tomorrow.

Head back can also be used to mean ‘return in the opposite direction’ or ‘return to where you started from’.

e.g. It’s getting dark and we didn’t bring a torch. I think we should head back.

This phrasal verb is very natural and frequently used in conversational contexts – it’s definitely one to try and use.

Have a go at these micro-dictation exercises to hear this expression being used in context – how much can you understand?

Accent: England (RP)