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Costs an arm and a leg - Idioms and Phrases
I used this in my middle school for a 10 to 15 minute activity. It�s a good warm up, or a great way to spend the last ten minutes of class. You teach the kids the meanings of "arm and a leg" (I�d give an arm a leg to... / It costs an arm and a leg.) They practice the dialogue, and then answer a few questions (written, verbally, or both) which requi...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Learn by heart / Like the back of my hand - Idioms and Phrases
I used this in my middle school. The students focus on learning the phrases "learn by heart," "know like the back of my hand," but one or two others pop up, like "piece of cake." First, you explain what they mean, then students practice the dialogue with their partners, and ask and answer provided questions with each other. They can also write the ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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"Have you ever" conversation
I used this at my middle school to practice "Have you ever..." I encouraged "eager" students to ask their partners follow-up questions, while less enthusiastic students simply answered each question with "Yes, I have/ No, I haven�t."
Lesson plan: Go over the grammar point; go over the new vocab; let them loose for part A; review as a class; let th...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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Keep your chin up/give arm and leg. Idioms and phrases
I used this is my middle school. It�s a ten minute worksheet to teach students a few idioms and phrases. They learn the meanings and practice the dialogue with partners. Then they work together (still with their partners) to give each other advice on some problems.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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