Grammar fix
keep up with
to stay at the same level or speed as someone or something
to move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.
In my opinion, it's important to keep up with the latest news so you can understand what's happening in the world.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I can't keep up my classmates.
Say: I can't keep up with my classmates.
Don't drop 'with' — 'keep up WITH someone/something'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Keep up with' is natural; 'maintain the same pace as' is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep up with
- with
- the news
- the others
- demand