Idioms

Table of contents 

1. What are Idioms lessons?
2. Target students
3. Key features
4. Lesson Details & Links

What are Idioms lessons?

Idioms is a targeted set of standalone lessons designed to help learners recognize and use
idiomatic expressions confidently in English. This updated series introduces a wide range of
everyday idioms through engaging contexts, ensuring students not only understand their meaning
but also how to use them naturally in conversation. Each lesson provides clear explanations,
authentic examples, and opportunities to apply idioms in writing and speaking tasks. The
refreshed Idioms lessons cover a diverse set of themes, including:

1. Describing people and emotions
2. Love, friendship, and relationships
3. Food, animals, and nature
4. Business, money, and law
5. Travel, weather, and time
6. Personal qualities, home, and appearance

By focusing on idioms connected to these real-world topics, the lessons bridge the gap between
language learning and natural communication, encouraging students to express themselves with
greater fluency and cultural understanding.

Target students

As general English lessons focused on idiomatic language, Idioms is suitable for all students who
need to expand their vocabulary and confidence with common expressions. Whether introducing
idioms for the first time, filling gaps in understanding, or reinforcing previously learned phrases,
Idioms lessons provide a flexible, easy-to-use resource. These lessons are perfect for helping
students sound more natural in their speaking and writing and for preparing learners for
real-world interactions in diverse cultural settings.

Key features

All Idioms lessons feature:

1. Easy-to-follow explanations: Language points are introduced in a logical and
   easy-to-understand way with numerous relevant examples, meaning students can quickly
   understand the target language rules.
2. Extensive practice: Throughout the lessons, students have regular opportunities to
   practice the target language, developing both accuracy and fluency.
3. Productive activities: Lessons include relevant writing and speaking tasks, allowing
   students to apply the target language in meaningful contexts.