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    This document provides information about idioms in English. It begins by defining idioms as phrases with meanings that are difficult to understand from the individual words alone. Examples of common idioms are provided, such as "lose face" and "turn a blind eye." The document notes that some idioms are easier to understand than others. It discusses how idioms typically have fixed forms and can sometimes allow for alternative words. The final sections cover how idioms are commonly used in spoken English and provide exercises for readers to practice identifying and using idioms.

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    This document provides information about idioms in English. It begins by defining idioms as phrases with meanings that are difficult to understand from the individual words alone. Examples of common idioms are provided, such as "lose face" and "turn a blind eye." The document notes that some idioms are easier to understand than others. It discusses how idioms typically have fixed forms and can sometimes allow for alternative words. The final sections cover how idioms are commonly used in spoken English and provide exercises for readers to practice identifying and using idioms.

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    This document provides information about idioms in English. It begins by defining idioms as phrases with meanings that are difficult to understand from the individual words alone. Examples of common idioms are provided, such as "lose face" and "turn a blind eye." The document notes that some idioms are easier to understand than others. It discusses how idioms typically have fixed forms and can sometimes allow for alternative words. The final sections cover how idioms are commonly used in spoken English and provide exercises for readers to practice identifying and using idioms.

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    Speaking

    Class
    Idioms
    Teacher Jossely Oliveira
    What are idioms?
    ● 1 An idiom is a phrase with a meaning that is often difficult to understand by loking at the
    individual words. For exemple, it isn’t easy to guess the meaning of the idiom lose face, but
    seeing it in context will help you to understand it:

    He could lose face if other people see that lose face: be less respected or look he got
    everything wrong. stupid because of sth you’ve done.

    Here are more examples:

    The teacher turned a blind eye to some of turn a blind eye (to sth): pretend not to
    the children’s bad behavior. see or notice sth, usually sth bad.

    My uncle just arrived out of the blue. Out of the blue: suddenly and
    unexpectedly.
    What are idioms?
    ● 2 Not all idioms are so difficult to guess. Many phrases that are easier to understand are still
    listed as idoms in dictionaries because they have a fixed form which you nedd to know and
    learn:

    We could see lights in the distance. in the distance: far away, but able to be
    seen or hear.

    I ring my mother every day without fail. without fail: always

    If all else fails, I’ll have to sell the car. if all else fails: used to say what sb can do
    if nothing else they have done is
    successful.
    What are idioms?
    ● 3 Most idioms have a fixed form. For example, if a name rings a bell, it means it is a name that
    sounds familiar to you. The idiom is ring a bell, but not ring the bell. However, with some
    idioms alternative words are possible:

    Do you want to go out? That/it denpends: used to say that you are not
    ~That/It depends. certain about something because other things
    have to be considered.
    I would steer/stay clear of that place; it’s not Steer/stay clear of sth/sb: take care to avoid
    very safe. sth or sb, because it or they may cause
    problems.
    Why on earth are you shouting? Be quiet! why/how/where/who, etc. on earth: used to
    How on earth did he pass the exam? He did emphasize a question when you are angry or
    no work at all. surprised, or cannot think of na obvious
    answer.
    What are idioms?
    ● Sometimes additional words can be used within an idiom, especially to change the emphasis:

    She was in a terrible state, so I decided to stay be in/get into a state: be/become anxious or
    and look after her. upset. (Terrible here means ‘extreme’, so ‘she
    was extremely anxious’.)
    It makes a lot of sense to buy now while Make sense: be a practical and logical thing to
    houses are cheap. do. (A lot of here adds emphasis.)
    What are idioms?
    ● 4 Idioms are very common in spoken English, and dictionaries show when they are particularly
    informal. Here, idioms are labelled ‘INF’, like this: be in/get into a state: INF. Here are some
    examples:

    How come you’re so early? how come: INF used to ask the reason for something
    which is surprising. (Notice the word order after how
    come is in the statement form, although it is a
    question.)
    I had to run like mad to catch the bus. like mad: INF very fast, hard, much, etc. SYN flat
    out INF

    ● 5 To sum up, idioms:


    ○ are phrases which are often difficult to understand out of context;
    ○ usually have a fixed form;
    ○ are very common in spoken English, and many are informal.
    Let’s practice!
    ● Circle the correct answer(s). Sometimes both answers are correct.

    ○ We should steer | stay clear of those people; they’re dangerous.


    ○ Who in | on earth is that?
    ○ We will lose face | lose our face if we just accept the lowest offer.
    ○ Does it matter if we’re late? ~It | That depends.
    ○ I could hear the drums in distance | in the distance.
    ○ Have you heard of a place called Dinster? ~Er, it rings a bell | noise.
    Let’s practice!
    ● The words or phrases in the box are missing from the sentences below. Where do they go?

    EX: Our cousin arrived  just after we got home last night. out of the blue

    ○ He was in a state last night when he heard about the accident. _______________________
     terrible
    ○ How is your sister going to buy a car if she hasn’t got any money? _______________________
     on earth
    ○ It makes sense to give up sweet things if you’re overweight. _______________________
     a lot of
    ○ My brother loves that car, and he cleans it every day. _______________________
     without fail
    ○ The police came after us, so we ran. _______________________
     like mad
    ○ He’s in a bad situation, but he can always work for his father. _______________________
    if all else fails
    Let’s practice!
    ● Replace the underlined word(s) with a word or phrase that has a similiar meaning.

    EX: Her name sounds familiar. rings a bell


    steer
    ○ I’m going to stay clear of that part of town in the future. _______________________
    flat out
    ○ We had to work like mad to finish the project. _______________________
    That
    ○ Do you think he’ll stay? ~It depends. _______________________
    out of the blue
    ○ They arrived suddenly and unexpectedly. _______________________
    in the distance
    ○ I could see the church far away. _______________________
    lose face
    ○ He felt he would look stupid if he refused to go in the icy water. _______________________
    Let’s practice!
    ● Complete the last word in each sentence or dialogue. Then underline the full idiom.

    EX: I got this cheque for $300 out of the blue.


    fail
    ○ Promise me you’ll post this letter without _______________________
    bell
    ○ Do you know Alan Davies? ~The name rings a _______________________
    sense
    ○ He always buys the cheapest trainers. ~Really? I don’t think that makes a lot of __________________
    eye
    ○ The boys shouldn’t be in there, but I’m just going to turn a blind _______________________
    state
    ○ After her dog died, she was in a terrible _______________________
    come
    ○ I can’t get out; the door is locked. ~How _______________________?
    Let’s practice!
    ● In this short text Leona is talking about last night. The idioms are shown in bold. Try to guess
    what they mean.
    I was in two minds about going to Paul’s last night – it’s a long way to his
    place. But in the end I decided to go, and it’s a good thing that I did because
    Mike and Jean couldn’t go, so there were only three of us. A friend of Paul’s
    called Malcom was there – he was a good laugh, and apparently, he’s rolling
    in money.

    1. Be in two minds (about doing sth) = _____________________


    Be unable to decide what you think about
    after a period of time
    2. In the end = _____________________ sth, or whether to do sth or not
    3. Be a good thing (that) = _____________________
    be lucky that
    4. A good laugh INF = _____________________
    amusing and fun to be with
    5. Be rolling in money INF = _____________________
    have a lot of money
    Let’s talk about your process
    ● What are some common difficulties that you might face when trying to grasp the
    nuances of English tenses and verb conjugation? How can these challenges be
    overcome?
    ● As a learner, how do you find ways to expand your vocabulary beyond basic words and
    phrases? What strategies do you use to remember and use new vocabulary effectively in
    conversations and writing?
    ● English pronunciation can be quite challenging due to its varied phonetic patterns.
    What techniques have you found helpful in improving your pronunciation and
    minimizing misunderstandings when communicating with native English speakers?
    ● Idioms and cultural expressions are integral to understanding English language and
    culture. How do you tackle the challenge of learning and incorporating idiomatic
    expressions into your speech and writing? Can you share any experiences where cultural
    context played a role in comprehension?
    ● How have you noticed your listening skills improving over time, and what activities or
    resources have contributed the most to this progress?

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