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CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY IDIOMS
the game that my ss love version #1 matching the definions to the idioms version #2 giving definitions to the idioms (ss draw lots and describe the idiom - the rest guesses) version #3 ss draw lots of definions and have to guess the idiom version #4 ss have to make a sentence with the drawn idiom
Level: advanced
Age: 13-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Idioms Literal and Figurative Meanings Matching Game
When students first hear an idiom, they may try to picture what the words literally say. But idioms are figurative expressions that do not mean what the students might suspect. When teaching idioms, it can, therefore, be quite instructive to have students draw two simple drawings for each idiom. First, they should draw what the words literally ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Fruit and Vegetable idioms [GAME]
A fun game to introduce idioms. There are 3 sets of cards: A picture, the idiom, a definition. Hand out the image and the idiom for pupils to match and finally the definition for clearer understanding. [Originally I put the definition in French but changed to English for this website.]
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Domino - Idioms
A domino about idioms. It can also be used as a relay game - that is how I mostly use my dominos. Divide students into teams of 4. Each group gets a set of domino cards which is placed in the other end of the room. Students take turns fetching the correct card... :) Karina
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Idioms -- Memory
It�s prepared to be cut and give to the students so they can match the idiom with its definition.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: flash-card

 


 
The idiom game
A game in which students can practice some idioms definitions. You can cut out the cards for students to match them. I hope you find it useful!
Level: advanced
Age: 13-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Idioms guessing game
This is a worksheet I made based on another one I saw in this page which I loved so I decided to do a similar one. i�m sorry I can�t remember the name of the owner of that worksheet. I had my class divided in small groups to do this activity though it can be done individually as well. They were allowed to use a dictionary. They loved it. The pu...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Key Word: GAME - Matching/Definitions /Rephrasing
A 2 page worksheet covering the �key word� GAME. With matching of phrases to definitions, and a rephrasing exercise for advanced students.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Animal Idioms Activity
This activity can be used in a variety of ways to teach and practise using common English idioms, all featuring animals. The idioms can be cut out and separated from their definitions for a matching game. Students can also be challenged to create sentences using the idioms. Another ridea is to play a game of sharades, using the animal idioms as pro...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
British and American Idioms Game and Worksheet
A fun Balderdash-style game with American and British idioms along with a follow-up matching worksheet.
Level: intermediate
Age: 16-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Memory game Idioms
Enjoy the game :-)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
Everyday idioms part 1 memory game/matching
10 everyday idioms intermediate students should know - Part , a great memory game or matching an idiom ti its explanation - ENJOY :-)
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
easy team game based on idioms / sing like a saucepan - a love handle
Here is a team game based on French idioms that have been translated word for word in English. The aim is for the pupils to translate word by word the english version, and discover the French idioms. Examples: "give jam to pigs" = "donner de la confiture aux cochon" "cabbage cabbage" = "chou-chou" "sing like a sausepan" = "chanter comme une c...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: others

 


 
Common Proverbs & Sayings Puzzle
Cut out the cards and have the students match the proverbs with their meaning. If they match them correctly, the solution word on the right will be �proverbs and sayings�. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
St.Valentine�s memory game on sayings and idioms I
TWO SETS TO BE PRINTED.Students have to play the memory game to find the definition of each idiom or saying.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


Common Expression Puzzles
This is intended as a 10 minute warm up to start virtually any lesson. It�s especially suitable for lessons relating idioms or problem solving. Students compete with each other to work out the common expression hidden in the puzzle.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms (in a shape of a game "Who wants to be a millionaire?"
Idioms (in a shape of a game "Who wants to be a millionaire?"
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Body Idiom game
Instructions: The class will be divided into groups AxB There will be 3 slides with 5 body idioms in each. Each group will have 60 seconds to say each meaning of the idioms in their slide. If nothing is said in that period, then time is up, and the other group has the chance to continue the grid.The numbers can be chosen at random. The winner ...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MAKE OR DO? - GAME
Thank you :-)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IDIOMS
GOOD MATERIAL FOR A EXCLUSIVE CLASS
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Jeopardy Game for To-For, Idioms, Make-Do, Infinitve-Ing form, False Cognates
I made this game using a template from http://www.har din.k12.ky.us/res_te chn/countyjeopardyga mes.htm (Content is original) It has the categories For/To False Cognates Idioms In finitive or ing form Make/Do
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Grammar Auction
This is a classical auction game to practise expressions with make and do. You divide your class into two teams and say that every team has 30 dollars to spend. They need to buy as many sentences as possible. As in a normal auction they offer their price. The team that gives the highest price cn buy the sentence. Then they need to find a mistake or...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms game
This is a guessing game. Divide your students into two teams and they try to guess the meaning of idioms and get points. My students got fun and learnt new idioms.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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