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How Idioms Work

Author : Yvonne Clarke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781859645543
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book How Idioms Work written by Yvonne Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2009-12-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Idioms Work How Idioms Work is designed for adult learners of English who, despite a good grasp of English, find idiomatic language in their workplace or university confusing or incomprehensible. This fully photocopiable Resource Book provides clear, literal representations of high-frequency idioms chosen specifically for their lexical value in the world today. Ten eight-page sections comprise activity cards, definitions, reading consolidation (using semi-authentic newspaper articles) and revision activities. It also includes teacher tips and recommendations, 20 suggested activity types, an answer key and templates for devising furhter activity cards. How Idioms Work is ideal for complementing any skills-based lessons, as well as a general filler to add fun and variety to teaching. Each section of photocopiable pages is organized as follows: a summary of the idioms being covered illustrations of the idioms written idioms definitions of the idioms newspaper articles with idioms in use revision exercises and a talking point. Key Features High-frequency idioms chosen specifically for their lexical value in the workplace Vivid illustrations show literal representation of idioms for high impact and retention Ten six-page sections comprising: activity cards, definitions, reading consolidation using simulated newspaper articles, revision activities Twenty suggested activity types for exploiting materials Resource section containing further background information, answer keys, index and templates for devising more activity cards Ideal for complementing functional course books Ideal as both fun and purposeful filler activities Types of activity: picture match, find the definition, matching pairs, memory game, happy families, cloze, guess the idiom, bingo, mime, improvisation, real-life relate, anagrams, make a million, snap, pencil pictures, three in a row, right or wrong?, word chain, hit on a headline

Idioms at Work

Author : Vera McLay
Publisher : Heinle & Heinle Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780906717608
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Idioms at Work written by Vera McLay and published by Heinle & Heinle Pub. This book was released on 1987 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idioms at Work is an intermediate practice book of some of the most common idioms in business English. Each idiom is presented and practised in a natural work setting.

Idioms

Author : Sandra Anderson
Publisher : Collins
ISBN 13 : 9780008468996
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Idioms written by Sandra Anderson and published by Collins. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A workbook that introduces the most frequently used idioms in English and shows you how to use them effectively. Collins Work on your Idioms is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of idioms they know and be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of idioms and clear examples of when and how to use them. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will be able to remember and use what they have learnt in their written and spoken English. Collins Work on your Idioms features the 300 most commonly used idioms, which have been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of usage in context, and is ideal for use alongside an idioms dictionary such as the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary. Focuses on the 300 most commonly used idioms Twenty five 4-page units with clear presentation followed by practice exercises, which focus on showing students how and when to use the idioms they learn Idioms are grouped into themes, making it easier to memorize them Useful notes on American English variants Helpful study tips on learning and remembering idioms Contains an index for easy reference Includes the answer key, making it ideal for self-study Suitable for CEF level B1-C2

Idioms For Everyday Use

Author : Broukal
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Europe
ISBN 13 : 9780071105798
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Idioms For Everyday Use written by Broukal and published by McGraw-Hill Europe. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Working with English Idioms

Author : David Peaty
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Working with English Idioms written by David Peaty and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 1983 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs

Author : Richard Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071486859
Total Pages : 1098 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind, McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.

Little Red Book Idioms and Phrases

Author : Terry O'Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
ISBN 13 : 9788129118110
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Little Red Book Idioms and Phrases written by Terry O'Brien and published by Rupa Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idiom from Latin: idioma, 'special property' is an expression, word or phrase that has a figurative meaning, this is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. Word group becomes an idiomatic expression. The words develop a specialized meaning as an entity, as an idiom. When a speaker uses an idiom, the listener might mistake its actual meaning, if he or she has not heard this figure of speech before. In English the expression to go round the bend, would mean 'to go insane'. There are many such idiomatic expressions, A Curtain Lecture: Nagging by a wife at bedtime. A Dutch Wife: A bolster. Land of Nod: A state of sleep Let not idioms confuse those unfamiliar with them. Little Red Book of Idioms and Phrases will add to your vocabulary. Let's get into the ball park of idioms and phrases

English Idioms in Use Advanced with Answers

Author : Felicity O'Dell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521744296
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (217 download)

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Book Synopsis English Idioms in Use Advanced with Answers by : Felicity O'Dell

Download or read book English Idioms in Use Advanced with Answers written by Felicity O'Dell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Idioms in use Advanced is a vocabulary book for advanced level learners. It is primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice text but it can also be used for classroom work.

In the Loop

Author : Office of Office of English Language Programs
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781508507383
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book In the Loop written by Office of Office of English Language Programs and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Loop is divided into three parts: Part 1, "Idioms and Definitions"; Part 2, "Selected Idioms by Category"; and Part 3, "Classroom Activities." The idioms are listed alphabetically in Part 1. Part 2 highlights some of the most commonly used idioms, grouped into categories. Part 3 contains classroom suggestions to help teachers plan appropriate exercises for their students. There is also a complete index at the back of the book listing page numbers for both main entries and cross-references for each idiom.

Exploring Idioms

Author : Valeri R. Helterbran
Publisher : Maupin House Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1934338141
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Idioms written by Valeri R. Helterbran and published by Maupin House Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idioms are everywhere whether you break a leg, make a mountain out of a molehill, or let the cat out of the bag and they spice up English in the most delightful way. Mastery of idioms promotes fluency and lively, colorful self-expression. And now, with Exploring Idioms, you can use them to develop your students¿ critical-thinking skills, too. In Exploring Idioms, Valeri Helterbran provides opportunities for middle-grade students to actively work with and connect to 120 common American idioms, as well as more than 300 related idiomatic phrases students can investigate on their own. The critical-thinking activities in Exploring Idioms give you an easy and effective way to begin or end the day, to prepare students to respond to questions about idioms on state assessments, and to help ELL students master this difficult English-language concept while having fun at the same time. Have your students put on their thinking caps and explore the creative world of idioms.

The Book of Idioms

Author : Annabelle Jenkins
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781518620119
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Idioms written by Annabelle Jenkins and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Idioms is a simple easy to use guide for intermediate/upper intermediate students of English as a second language. Clear definitions and examples have been used to ensure that students understand the meanings of these complicated but essential parts of the English language. Many non natives of English lack the ability to understand and reproduce idiomatic language thus hindering them from sounding like the natives. Idioms are a distinctive feature of the English language and students should familiarize themselves with them in order to improve proficiency. With 'The Book of Idioms' not only will you begin to understand idiomatic language but you will also revise the English grammar.

Everyday Idioms 2

Author : Ronald E. Feare
Publisher : Pearson Education ESL
ISBN 13 : 9780201441819
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (418 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Idioms 2 written by Ronald E. Feare and published by Pearson Education ESL. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyday Idioms One and Two bring the challenge of learning typical American English expressions within any student's reach. Each book presents over 1,200 idioms within semantic categories.

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions

Author : James McGuire
Publisher : Whalen Book Works
ISBN 13 : 1732512604
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions written by James McGuire and published by Whalen Book Works. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 100+ full-page illustrations, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions introduces readers to the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language’s most common sayings! Why do we bring home the bacon, instead of some other salty meat? Whose beans are we spilling, exactly? Why was that cat in the bag to begin with? Every day, English speaking people turn phrase after phrase, idiom after idiom, with no actual idea what they are saying! Sure, the meaning of these expressions has long been established, but rarely do we stop to think about where they come from. The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions will profile 64 of the greatest idiom origin stories through simple text and captivating illustration. No longer will you wonder why getting a goat is so frustrating, or why hatters are so mad (and no, that one doesn’t come from Alice in Wonderland)! With The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions, everyday phrases come to life! Inside this charming little hardcover volume, the illustrated idioms will be arranged chronologically, with the oldest expressions appearing first, working all the way up to the present day. Each entry will provide the saying’s definition and origin story, laid out cohesively within a funny and captivating illustration of the strange and wonderful long-forgotten story. Whalen Book Works is an independent book publishing company that combines top-notch design, unique formats, and fresh content to create truly innovative gift books. We bring together a talented team of writers, designers, illustrators, and artists in order to develop strong editorial content that brings a book to life!

Collins Work on Your Idioms

Author : Sandra Anderson
Publisher : Collins Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780007464678
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (646 download)

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Download or read book Collins Work on Your Idioms written by Sandra Anderson and published by Collins Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collins Work on Your Idioms is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of idioms they know and be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of idioms and clear examples of when and how to use them.

Cambridge Idioms Dictionary

Author : Cambridge University Press
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521860376
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Cambridge Idioms Dictionary written by Cambridge University Press and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the Cambridge Idioms Dictionary explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence. * Fully updated with new idioms, e.g. think outside the box, play out of your skin, the new black * New, attractive page layout with idioms in colour for easy reference * Clear explanations and example sentences for every idiom * Most common idioms highlighted so students know which to learn * Topic section covering useful language areas, e.g. agreeing and disagreeing, telling stories

Help with Idioms

Author : Jane Applebee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780435281168
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book Help with Idioms written by Jane Applebee and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

English Idioms and how to Use Them

Author : Jennifer Seidl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783810926173
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book English Idioms and how to Use Them written by Jennifer Seidl and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reference book providing intermediate to advanced level students with information about over 3000 idioms. Each idiom is listed, explained and presented in context to enable students to understand how and when to use it.