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Idioms about Negotiating
An idioms worksheet that looks at the subject of negotiations. 18 idioms and an origins quiz on the second page that can be done in teams. Good for business English students. The answers are on the back.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
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Formal vs Informal language and slang

Level: intermediate
Age: 15-17
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English proverbs: Active Speaking activity
Complete lesson about proverbs. Reading, speaking, listening, writing. Worksheet 1 is the answer sheet/definition cards. Worksheet 2 Pupils sheet. Page 3 full instructions and follow-up ideas. This is an engaging and fun way to teach English proverbs. FULLY EDITABLE to suit your class.
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
Body part idioms
This is an exercise based on a column about idioms on BBC Learning English. Fill the idioms from the box in blanks to finish the sentence.
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
INFORMAL EXPRESSIONS AND IDIOMS
Exercises to practise informal expressions and idioms. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type:

 


 
Idioms "On the ..." 2
Idioms with "on the ..." Number 2. Only 10 but with some pictures to help them get their heads around the expressions. Can be done as a quiz. The answers are on the back. There will be more coming soon. This one can be used with younger students, too.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type:

 


 
Idioms - On the - Mix and Match
Idioms with "on the ..." Only 10 but with some pictures to help them get their heads around the expressions. Can be done as a quiz. The answers are on the back. There will be a few more of these given the number of examples you all gave me the other week. Thanks to everybody that helped. Be aware, reference is made to alcohol and being "on the pull...
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms
Idioms-based activity with follow-up questions for conversation.
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type:

 


 
Business Idioms and Expressions

Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type:

 


 
Proverbs cut in half
Match the beginnings of the proverbs with the ends.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type:

 


 
The Witches by Roald Dahl: Heart Idioms
A rather specialist worksheet I made a while ago, based on the Witches by Roald Dahl and heart idioms we had worked on for Valentine�s Day. The heart idioms worksheet (not by me) is here: https://www.eslprint ables.com/vocabulary _worksheets/idioms/I dioms_with_the_word_ heart__744510/
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-16
Type:

 


 
Animal idioms
A worksheet to learn about some animal idioms. Hope you�ll like it! ;)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms of Personality 2
My second worksheet about idioms of personality. I finally found the time to do it! There is also a quiz on the origins of the first 5 expressions. The answers are on the back, as always.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Money Idioms
Not all of my idiom worksheets were on ESLPrintables, so let us make it so: #8, Money Idioms > They are 12 idioms that are all about money or the act of paying (e.g. "pay the piper"), and that are hinted at in cloze sentences. Answers are provided (mainly for teachers), Definitions are provided and you can paste or staple them next to the ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type:

 


 
Mind
to make up one�s mind, to change one�s mind, to keep in mind , to cross one�s mind, to slip one�s mind, to lose one�s mind, to read one�s mind, to speak one�s mind
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
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figures of speech
figurative language powerpoint printable
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


20 Idioms
20 Idioms. Here are 20 idioms really useful for you to learn!
Level: elementary
Age: 3-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms about Rome
Overview of common idioms that originate in Roman history. It�s the first part of two ppt�s I created for a group presentation about Roman influence on the English language. The 2nd ppt is titled: Latin words in the English language.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Sports Idioms

Level: advanced
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IDIOMS
You will find some exercises about idioms and some types of it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Magic Doors - Every day idioms game
This is a simple game whose goal is for students to learn or review, depending on what they know, some every day life idioms. I used a template from this site to do the game. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms
To practice some idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


English Proverbs

Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and MORE! examples with multiple choice questions 48 SLIDES
This is an absolutely stunning PPT when it�s put together. Due to the upload limit of 3MB per file, I had to break this PPT up into many parts BUT once put togther, you will have yourself a very very nice PPT for your class as I gave to mine. My PPT shows examples of each with a multiple choice question after each explanation for CFU (checking...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and MORE! examples with multiple choice questions 48 SLIDES
This is an absolutely stunning PPT when it�s put together. Due to the upload limit of 3MB per file, I had to break this PPT up into many parts BUT once put togther, you will have yourself a very very nice PPT for your class as I gave to mine. My PPT shows examples of each with a multiple choice question after each explanation for CFU (checking...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and MORE! examples with multiple choice questions 48 SLIDES
This is an absolutely stunning PPT when it�s put together. Due to the upload limit of 3MB per file, I had to break this PPT up into many parts BUT once put togther, you will have yourself a very very nice PPT for your class as I gave to mine. My PPT shows examples of each with a multiple choice question after each explanation for CFU (checking...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and MORE! examples with multiple choice questions 48 SLIDES
This is an absolutely stunning PPT when it�s put together. Due to the upload limit of 3MB per file, I had to break this PPT up into many parts BUT once put togther, you will have yourself a very very nice PPT for your class as I gave to mine. My PPT shows examples of each with a multiple choice question after each explanation for CFU (checking...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and MORE! examples with multiple choice questions 48 SLIDES
This is an absolutely stunning PPT when it�s put together. Due to the upload limit of 3MB per file, I had to break this PPT up into many parts BUT once put togther, you will have yourself a very very nice PPT for your class as I gave to mine. My PPT shows examples of each with a multiple choice question after each explanation for CFU (checking...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Body parts idioms

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Don�t Quit Poem - What does THAT mean?
Going beyond just memorizing this poem, I have used this expansion activity to help them understand MORE. The "Western/American" flavor of some of the sayings needs explanation such as sliver lining or turn about (come about in sailing terms to turn the boat). This is at least a two session lesson, depending upon the acculturation &/or vocabulary o...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Practice idioms in English!
This is the online exercise I made four days ago about idioms.I change the background colour as requested. It�s good practice for your students. I hope this one to be approved. I guess the other one was also accepted but there must have been a technical problem. Send comments if you like it!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100

 


Practice Idioms in English!
This is the online version of the worksheet I uploaded yesterday. Students complete 30 sentences divided in five exercises + a link to a webpage with more exercises and reference. Hope you like it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Listening and Cat Idioms: Garfield - Cool Cat
This exercise consists of a Listening activity (Cool Cat - great song which is easy to learn) and ten idioms about cats (match them with their meaning). Not only for cat lovers :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 

 

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