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This document is a simple exercise. The main goal of this document is to let pupils realise that even if their level of English is elementary, they do know unconsciously a lot of English words, throughout for example watching tv adds.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: others

 


 
Personality idioms
A worksheet presenting personality idioms
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idiom- Heard it Through the Grapevine
Uses Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye to give students a thorough understanding of the idiom. I used this as an introduction to a lesson incorporating many more idioms, and it was obvious that this song really helped them with �heard it through the grapevine�, and it is an idiom they will never forget.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idiomatic expressions
Idiomatic expressions (idioms) are phrases or expressions that cannot be understood by knowing what the individual words in the phrase mean.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS 1
A WS ABOUT THE TOPIC: IDIOMS. STUDENTS MUST MATCH THE IDIOMS WITH THEIR CORRECT DEFINITIONS. THEN MUST INSERT THE RIGHT IDIOM IN THE CORRECT SENTENCE. KEY INCLUDED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Colour Idioms
It�s a worksheet for students to get familiar with colour idioms. There are three different activities in which the idioms are presented in context, so that their meaning can be inferred from the sentence. WITH KEY. I hope you find it useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Understanding idioms is a piece of cake 2
Matching idioms with their meaning and using them in context.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms: weather
two tasks to work with idioms of weather. +KEY
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms: numbers
Two tasks to work with idioms of numbers and their meanings. + key
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Understanding idioms is a piece of cake
This exercise is based on idioms, connecting them with their meanings, and using them in context.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
PROBLEMS VOCABULARY
This is an exercise to practice vocabulary related with "Problems". E.g.: think it over, sleep on it, make up my mind, ignore it, etc. I also included some vocabulary related with "Extinct animals" and a short reading activity. Hope you like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Figurative Language Quiz
simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, analogy, hyperbole or idiom.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
idiomatic expressions and song
A song that deals with idiomatic expressions and vocabulary. It has two tasks in one and it includes the answer key. I have used it when dealing with the topic of crime or the one of neighbours but it can be used at any time. The rythm of the song is fast and the students like it. The video can be downloaded from youtube or the song can be easi...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Gold phrases dominoes
a 5 minute domino that will help the students better understand the usage of 10 of the most common gold phrases by associating them with their definitions. Hope you like them:)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
English Idioms
Idioms..My s�s enjoyed it...Any new vocab was reinforced with q�s..I then asked s�s who in the class?school was...Broke?laid back etc...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: others

 

 

 

 

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