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Confusing Verbs Game - verbs collocations
The first part of the worksheet is a game to learn and get familiar with the meaning of the verbs when they are used in combination with certain words (eg. Meeting + for the first time VS meeting at 12 o�clock). Then, the production part requires them creating sentences for these collocations. Final ly, a translation exercise is included in wh...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-16
Type:

 


 
Language Analysis Sheet
Language Analysis Sheet
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type:

 


 
Idioms of Mind
A short worksheet of 17 expressions using the word "mind." The answers are on the back and there is a quiz on the origins of the first 5 expressions.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type:

 


 
Short story Roald Dahl + 20 comprehension questions
Roald Dahl�s short story "The Landlady" = 8 pages for advanced readers + 20 questions + answer key. Not suitable for young children.
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: reading

 


 
Bite and money idioms
A worksheet detailing idioms around the themes of "bite" and "money."
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type:

 


 
REMEMBER SOME IDIOMS
In this worksheet students match some idioms and their definitions, then they complete sentences using them.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type:

 


 
Food Idioms
Not all of my idiom worksheets were on ESLPrintables, so let us make it so: #3, Food Idioms > They are 12 idioms that are all about food items and ingredients (e.g. "spice things up"), 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: worksheet

 


 
Body Idioms
Not all my idiom worksheets were on ESLPrintables, so let us make it so: #2, Body Idioms > They are 12 idioms - featuring parts of the human body - that are hinted at in cloze sentences. Answers are provided (mainly for teachers), Definitions are provided which you can paste next to the exercise; it will fit correctly.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Animal Idioms
Not all my idiom worksheets were on ESLPrintables, so let us make it so: #1, Animal Idioms > They are 12 idioms that are hinted at in cloze sentences. Answers are provided (mainly for teachers), Definitions are provided which you can paste next to the exercise; it will fit correctly.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
English Idioms
As a plus activity, I ask for examples in context for each one of the idioms.
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
Idioms from all over Europe
Yesterday was European Day of Languages, so here is a worksheet with idioms from many different European countries. Here is a link to the page where I found them: https://edl.e cml.at/Fun/Idiomsoft heworld/tabid/3117/l anguage/Default.aspx Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type:

 


 
Idioms Quiz

Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type:

 


 
The Witches Reading Comprehension

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-16
Type:

 


 
Idioms about Conversation and Speaking
A worksheet with 20 idioms related to speaking and conversations in some way. There is a quiz on the origins of the first 5 and the answers are on the back, Have fun!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type:

 


 
advanced book idioms (matching exercise)
I am the author of all my worksheets (they are not scanned from any textbook - I cherry-picked everything; I use Canva to make them which is why they look neat). I would appreciate it if you check out before reporting my work as "clearly scanned from an English textbook". I can send you the proof if you need it. Thank you!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 


The Mystery Box - Idioms
This is a game about every day idioms. I asked Olga Vareli permission to use her template and want to thank her for this amazing template. This is a fun way to learn or review idioms. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
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

 

 

 

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 


Love and marriage
You can use this presentation as post-reading activity of a text connected with marriage. As the next step you can practise these idioms by means of KAHOOT application. https: //create.kahoot.it/# quiz/6b802931-0041-4 027-94fd-11008857964 1
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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