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Everyday Idioms
Everyday idioms whereby the student must first identify the idiom within the sentence, before choosing from three possible definitions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
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Work Related Idioms
Students must identify the idiom within the sentence, and then choose from three possible definitions. The worksheet is ideally suited for working, professional people.
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
George Carlin "Everyday expressions that make no sense" video
George Carlin, an American stand-up comic, presents an interesting point of view on idioms. He dissects some set expressions and makes them sound absurd. The video is truly hilarious! Enjoy :) https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=wUG0IMjf xCE
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
Compound Words 5: Reduplicative Compound Words
The fifth in the series of my short worksheets on compound words. This one isn�t so short, as it goes. There is the usual grammar explanation followed by a short gapfill exercise, and after that a quiz and then another gapfill exercise. There is also an online quiz to consolidate. The answers are on the back. There is some mention of sex so, it m...
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
Business Idioms with "Go:" What does it mean?
16 idioms with go but nearly all having some kind of Business English context. There is the first quiz, and then a gapfill exercise. Fater that, there is an origins quiz that can be done in teams. Below is a link to the wordwall game which can be assigned as homework for consolidation. https://wordwall .net/resource/747316 11
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
civility
write a blog to encourage your friends to participate in supporting the needy.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-15
Type:

 


 
Match the proverbs to their meanings
20 common proverbs suitable for B1-B2.These proverbs are not only useful for language learning but also provide insights into English-speaking cultures. They can be used in various contexts and are great for expanding vocabulary and understanding of English expressions at these levels. Answers included on the following page.
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type:

 


 
Set Run Pull Idioms definitions matching
Set Run Pull Idioms definitions matching
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Type:

 


 
Common idioms and their meanings
3 user-friendly exercises in the form of charts, to practice common idioms : matching the idiom to its meaning. Suitable for all ages, including adult learners.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type:

 


 
Quotes by Nelson Mandela
To study famous Mandela quotes.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type:

 


 
Idioms

Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type:

 


 
What does it Mean? Idioms with GET
A quiz of 16 idioms with the verb GO. The first page can be done as a team quiz for large classes. The second page is practice and consolidation. The third page has another quiz on the origins of the expressions. The answers are on the back. If you would prefer to do the first page as an online quiz, the link is contained in the document or you can...
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
What does it Mean? Idioms with GO
A quiz of 16 idioms with the verb GO. The first page can be done as a team quiz for large classes. The second page is practice and consolidation. The third page has another quiz on the origins of the expressions. The answers are on the back. If you would prefer to do the first page as an online quiz, the link is contained in the document or you can...
Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Type:

 


 
What does it Mean? Take Idioms
A quiz of 16 idioms with the verb "take." This can be done in teams or using the online Kahoots quiz that is included (see link on worksheet or below). There is then a gap-fill exercise followed by a short quiz on the origins of 5 of the expressions. Answers are on the back. https://c reate.kahoot.it/shar e/what-does-it-mean- idioms-with-take/...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type:

 


 
phrasal verbs

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-14
Type:

 

 


Idioms
Idioms.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


idioms

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Weather Iidioms
A power point to work on idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Slangs and Idioms - part 1
Several slangs and idioms, with examples. Sugesti on: 1-Show the slang/idiom, ask if they�ve heard about it 2-Show the sentence to see if they understand 3-Show the explanation I had to delete some pictures from some slides and divide into 2 parts due to size. This is part 1.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Find the mistakes in the sentences

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


idioms
idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


GAME - Common Sayings - FCE / CAE / CPE
PPT designed to practice COMMON SAYINGS with Key. Hope you like it!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "T"
There are really fun animations with music. Don�t miss them, they are worth it! ;) PLZ, CHECK IF YOU HAVE MISSED THE PREVIOUS ONES... The pics have been taken from cc 3.O and have been resized. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK! ;)
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "Q TO S"
There are really fun animations with music. Don�t miss them, it�s worth it! ;) CHECK IF YOU HAVE MISSED THE PREVIOUS ONES... The pics have been taken from cc 3.O and have been resized.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "O & P"
There are really fun animations with music. Don�t miss them, it�s worth it! ;) CHECK IF YOU HAVE MISSED THE PREVIOUS ONES... The pics have been taken from cc 3.O and have been resized.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "M & N"
There are really fun animations with music.Don�t miss them, it�s worth it! ;) CHECK IF YOU HAVE MISSED THE PREVIOUS ONE "J TO L"... The pics have been taken from cc 3.O and have been resized.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "J to L"
There are really fun animations with music. I hope you enjoy them! ;) Have a wonderful week! The pics have been taken from cc 3.O and have been resized and from a href=�https://pngtre e.com/so/cliff-clipa rt�>cliff clipart png from pngtree.com/a>
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "H & I"
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Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "E to G"
Second PowerPoint here... There are really fun animations with music. I will be uploading many more until I complete the more useful idioms from A to Z. I hope you enjoy it! ;) Have a wonderful week! The pics have been taken from C.C.3.0 & https://pngtree.com/ so/room-clipart https://es.pngtree.c om/so/nube
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOST IMPORTANT IDIOMS "A to D"
My first PowerPoint here... I will be uploading many more until I complete the more useful idioms from A to Z. I hope you enjoy it! ;) Have a wonderful week! The pics have been taken from C.C.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Weather Idioms
Idioms with words related to the weather
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100

 


find the idioms
find the idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Idioms to do with learning
Idiom exercises to practice the vocabulary related to learning. I used the idioms in a Pre-Int ESL class and they found it quite tricky, so I would recommend Intermediate.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Crime vocab and idioms
A short game to revise key vocabulary and idioms relates to the topic of crime.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Idiom Quiz - Food Idioms
A simple idiom quiz - Select the idiom that best represents the meaning.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Idioms
Idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Risk
Vocabulary in news
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Mail & risk
Try to guest idioms of natural risk and mail
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


BODY PARTS IDIOMS - 3
PART 3. Find 11 more idioms! There is a picture and a hint for each one to help you. Good luck!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100

 


Family and relationships
The game includes some phrases used to describe relationships between friends, family or couples.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


SPORTS IDIOMS - 2
PART 2. Find 10 more sports idioms! You�ll see the pictures and hints to help you. Good luck!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


SPORTS IDIOMS - 1
PART 1. Find 10 sports idioms! There is a picture and a hint for each one to help you. Good luck!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


BODY PARTS IDIOMS - 2
PART 2. Find 10 more idioms! There is a picture and a hint to help you. Good luck!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


BODY PARTS IDIOMS - 1
PART 1. Find 10 idioms! There is a picture and a hint for each one to help you. Good luck!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


CLOTHING IDIOMS - 2
PART 2. Find 10 more idioms following the pictures and hints. Good luck!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 

 

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