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IDIOMS with FLOWERS & PLANTS (plus key and explanations)
As the spring is approaching ..... (The major aim of the exercise is to put each of the following words in one of the sentences, under one of the pictures below and to try to guess the meanings of the full floral idiomatic expressions.)
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
WINTER IDIOMS AND SAYINGS (with key)
Task: putting each of the following words in one of the sentences, under one of the pictures and trying to guess the meanings of the full expressions/sayings completed in this way (connected with the winter season). The exercise also aims at reviewing the general vocab.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms, Drill 13
How do you do! The list of the idioms from this ws: a) Think nothing of it b) serve my purpose c) In fact d) so far e) draw the line f) so much the better. Topic: shopping for gloves. Vocabulary worth attention: frankly, be in a hurry for, sale, half price, spend much for, expensive, etc... The set is to be continued... :~) Take care of yourself!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SLANG - Learning Common Slang - NO-BRAINER Part 2 of 2 (8 pages) -VIDEO LINK - A complete worksheet with many exercises and instructions
This ws (Part 2 of 2) was created to explore the SLANG - NO-BRAINER - A very COMMON SLANG used in our daily routine. It contains 8 pages (+ 3 pages are in the part 1) also uploaded and in the recent contributions. Please check them all. They are worthy and do part of my series of ws and ppts done about common SLANG around the world. Thanks a lot fo...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
DETECTIVE IDIOMS Bookmark
This is for lovers of detective stories. Your students will learn idioms and words connected with detective life, which is full of mysteries.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: others

 


 
Do and Make Expressions
This is a one-page handout that explains some of the common meanings of "do" and "make" to help students learn how to choose the right one. It also introduces many idiomatic expressions formed with "do" and "make".
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms, Drill 11
Greetings! The list of the idioms from this ws: a) to put in a word for b) never mind c) it stands to reason d) had no business e) in the clear f) made up for it. Topic: writing letters. Vocabulary worth attention: to hear from smb, to be furious with, to owe smb a letter for six week, to blame smb, it�s no excuse, neglect, etc. Good luck to you, a...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Common idioms and expressions 2
commom idioms and expression with examples and exercises. answers are included. this is the second of a 3 sets series. Hope you can find it useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS 2 - EDUCATION with a key
ENJOY :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
NICE PRACTICE CONTAINING IDIOMS FROM WORKSHEET 01+ ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS TO WHY FOR THE ANSWERS.. ENJOY!!! ;)
I hope you like it =)
Level: advanced
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
IDIOMS & PROVERBS WITH the WIND (plus key)
Match the idiomatic phrase with its definition below. [The third part of the set with idioms with the elements].
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Apple idioms
This is a little bonus to my previous work, Apple idioms, read them and then do exercise given, keys are included. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Idioms to describe people
Idioms to talk about people. Useful for advanced students
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Common Clothes Idioms
Clear explanation of common clothes idioms with examples. HUGS!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SLANG - Learning Common Slang - NO-BRAINER Part 1 of 2 (3 pages) -VIDEO LINK - A complete worksheet with many exercises and instructions
This ws (Part 1 of 2) was created to explore the SLANG - NO-BRAINER - A very COMMON SLANG used in our daily routine. It contains 3 pages (+ 8 pages are in the part 2) also uploaded and in the recent contributions. Please check them all. They are worthy and do part of my series of ws and ppts done about common SLANG around the world. Thanks a lot fo...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


idioms & eyes
I�ve planned this ppt as a guessing game. The students will guess the meaning of an idiom. If they�re not sure, a clue is provided using the idiom in context. Then they�ll check if they�re right reading the idiom real meaning.All the idioms have to do with the word �eye�.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IDIOMS
Presentation of common Idiomatic expressions like: out of the blue, just in the nick of time, show your true colors, etc. At the end there is a slide to see how much your students remember. You may make the pictures bigger, I had to make them smaller to get the right file size. I hope you like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms, Metaphors, Similes, Hyperboles, Personification Part 3
Part 3 of 4. A detailed explanation of each with their differences. To be used as a PPT or Classroom Posters, Printed on A3 size Paper.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Metaphors
This PPT is part 1 of 3 because of the enormity of the file. It gives a concise definition with examples. It also compares Metaphors with Similes so students can understand a clear difference between the two.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Hyperboles
My ppt comes in 3 parts, this is the 2nd part. This PPT gives clear concise examples of common day Hyperboles that kids have heard or can relate to in some way.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-16
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


The Mystery Box - Idioms
This is a game about every day idioms. I asked Olga Vareli permission to use her template and want to thank her for this amazing template. This is a fun way to learn or review idioms. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PPT 0032 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS with WS
A series of Everyday Idioms, with separate WORKSHEET. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Completely Automatic, so Teacher can relax for 20 minutes. Learn �REAL ENGLISH� conversations. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-10
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idiomatic Expressions (Romance 2-3)
This PP explains a bit about different idioms related to Romance. It�s vocabulary, their use and meaning. I hope you enjoy.:)
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Clich�s PowerPoint
This is a PowerPoint that provides a list of some intermediate idioms organized by category. The definition of each idiom is provided on the right.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


idioms with body-parts
first elicit from students the meanings of the pictures from the first slide, then show them the slideshow with your own examples ( you can also select a student to translate your examples with one of these idioms into English), then let the students fill in idioms and make up their own examples using the information from the last slide
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Relationship phrasal verbs
Made this presentation to follow up an activity where my students try to figure out the meaning on their own. Enjoy)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PPT 0029 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS with WS
Series of Everyday Idioms, with separate WORKSHEET. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Completely Automatic, so Teacher can relax for 20 minutes. Learn �REAL ENGLISH� conversations. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PPT 0036 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS with WS
A series of Everyday Idioms, with separate WORKSHEET. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Completely Automatic, so Teacher can relax for 20 minutes. Learn �REAL ENGLISH� conversations. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


english idioms
some interesting english idioms
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Idioms
I decided to start an activity in my classes called �Idiom of the day�. Each class students are presented a new idiom with examples and then they have to try to guess the meaning. As a follow up activity, students have to try to use the idiom during the classes (when they answer a question, when they give an opinion or when they describe a picture)...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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