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FOOD IDIOMS
This ws focusses on idioms/proverbs/info rmal language related to FOOD items. First students complete example sentences using pictures on the topic. Then they match the idioms with their meaning. My 10th graders enjoyed doing this ws - great to practise dictionary work (i.e. how to find idiomatic expressions in a dictionary). Hope it�s useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Do or make
Students have to decide whether make or do should go into the phrase; then they match the expressiond with the pictures. Finally there is a text containing all the phrases but the verbs are missing. Key is included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS 2
More idioms. In this worksheet students have to match the idioms to their meaning and to the correct picture. Answer key included. REUPLOADED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Personality idioms 1
This worksheet consists of idioms connecting to personality & physical appearance .Ss have to match the idioms with their meanings then write the right idioms into the sentences.B&W version and answer key is included.Have a nice week!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS WITH ADJECTIVES AND FIXED PHRASES!!! THIS WORKSHEET INCLUDES 2 PAGES: BRIEF EXPLANATION PLUS EXAMPLES, A WHOLE PAGE PRACTICE AND IT�S ANSWER KEY EXPLAINING WHY TO THE ANSWERS... ENJOY IT!!!! ;)
idioms haven�t been so easy to learn... this worksheet will help you a lot with easy examples an exercises!!! ;)
Level: advanced
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Love , Relationship & Marriage- Idioms
Idioms referring to love, relationship and marriage. It also contains some other topic vocabulary, sayings and words of Wedding Vow. WITH A KEY
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SAYINGS
This is a worksheet I prepared for my adult group.There are 13 sayings for the sts to learn. They match the beginning of the saying to the end of it. then they match it to their meanings then to the pictures.I use face2face series, so I prepared this as homework for advanced unit 1C. In class, might be followed by a speaking activity about their fa...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
ARE YOU AS BUSY AS A BEE?
A funny ws about SIMILIES very often used in everyday speech!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Christmas Idioms and Proverbs (with Keys)
Exercises based on idioms and proverbs connected with Christmas vocabulary. Hope you will like this worksheet.Keys included Thanksgi ving Idioms here: http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=329847#thetop
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
FOOD IDIOMS - WS 2
FOOD IDIOMS WS. 2. The second ws. of a set of three. I�ve uploaded a crossword as well to practise these idioms. I hope this is useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
ANIMAL IDIOMS 1
A ws to practise some animal idioms. (uploaded again)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
ANIMAL IDIOMS 2
Another ws to practise animal idioms.(uploaded again)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
FOOD IDIOMS parts 1, 2 and 3 : 5 PAGES (3 MATCHING exercises, food idioms QUIZ with answer key)
I include the three different parts.Students have to match the idiom in the left box with its meaning in the right box. All the idioms have food in common.There is also a QUIZ to revise the idioms.The answer key to all the exercises is on page 5.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS ...(10)
LETTER J. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct idiom,match each NAME-idiom with its meaning,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS ...(12)
LETTER L. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,match the idiom and its meaning,choose the correct answer,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


Business Idioms 2
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 38 business/work related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presen...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms about men and women 3
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 32 idioms about men and women. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presenta...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Animal Similes
I made this ppt as a fun way to review similes and animal expressions.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Fun Idioms
A fun powerpoint where students have to guess what the idiom is.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Love Idioms 3
Just in time for Valentines Day, the next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 30 love related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Business Idioms 3
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 38 business/work related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presen...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Love Idioms 2
Just in time for Valentines Day, the next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 30 love related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Weather Idioms 1
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 30 weather related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Food Idioms 2
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 36 food related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation in...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Food Idioms 3
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 36 food related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation in...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Body Idioms 1
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 31 body related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation in...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms� Revision
The PowerPoint�s aim is to review some idioms that we come across daily. Along with idioms, I added in some similes and proverbs which are rather popular. I appreciate the wonderful template from Logos and the owner of my previous downloaded PowerPoint, Phuong Nhu. Have a nice Sunday !
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Sport Idioms 1
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 33 sport related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. Where the origin of the idiom is not obvious, I put it in brackets. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjo...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Common Proverbs 4
This is a new power point presentation of 31 common proverbs. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation into 3 parts, this is the first one.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Nature Idioms 1
The next one in my idiom series, this is a power point presentation of 35 nature related idioms. I let my students guess and figure out the meaning, before I give them the definition - then they have to use the idiom to make sentences. This can be done as a game or competition. Enjoy! Due to file size restrictions I had to split the presentation ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Riddle for quiz
Funny riddles that everyone can guess!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100

 


English Idioms II - money talk
Here there are more English expressions related to money where the students will learn and practice some used expressions. It�s fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Paraphrasing/ Rewriting Idioms Activity
Students will practice using idiomatic expressions in context and structure changes.
Level: advanced
Age: 10-100

 


Fun with Idioms 7 exercises (61 idioms)
7 exercises 61 idioms (happiness/sadness/a nger/death/health)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Idiomatic Expressions - Love and Relationships (Crossword Puzzle)
It is a crossword puzzle on Idiomatic Expressions - Love and Relationships created with the assistance of one of my students. You can use hints from www.idiomconnection. com to solve the puzzle.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Idiom Match-Up
Would be specially good for ESL students who find such idioms alien, yet when explained, they become interesting.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Crossword Puzzle: Love and Relationships
A crossword puzzle "Love and Relationships".
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Animal Names as Verbs
5 idioms of animals nouns used as verbs with definitions and examples. Crossword puzzle practice.
Level: advanced
Age: 10-100

 


money idioms
Practise the money idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


fun with idioms
have fun improving your english vocabulary !!!!!!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Advanced Vocabulary and Grammar by Mark Skipper Unit 112
The test is created to check the vocabulary of the unit.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100

 


Songs and idioms
Popular english songs and idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Idiomatic Expressions: Tooth and Mouth
In this crossword puzzle you will practice idiomatic expressions related to "mouth and tooth" category. You can use www.idiomconnection. com for hints.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


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

 


animal idioms
Listen, draw, write
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 

 

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