Grammar fix
unpack
take things out of boxes
To take things out of boxes, bags or cases and put them where they belong, especially after moving in.
phrasal verbB1core
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- We still have to unpack all the kitchen boxes before we can cook.moving into a new flat
- A: Have you settled in yet?
B: Almost — I just need to unpack the last few boxes.a friend asking after a move
Fix the pattern
Pattern: unpack (the boxes/your things)
WrongI need to unpacking my boxes.
RightI need to unpack my boxes.
After 'need to' use the base verb 'unpack', not 'unpacking'.
Patternunpack (the boxes/your things)
Don't confuse it
'Unpack' = take things out; 'settle in' = the whole process of getting comfortable in a new place.