phone english blogB1 – Intermediate
Watch the video below and learn how to use the expression “I’m dead meat”. Be ready to answer some discussion question as well.
Discuss:
1. Explain the expression “I am dead meat”.
2. Why did the character in the video say that he is “dead meat?”
3. What are other situations you can use the expression “I am dead meat”?
4. Describe a time you were in trouble or in a middle of a difficult situation.
B2 – Upper intermediate
The use of expressions, phrasal verbs and idioms are one of many ways to increase vocabulary.
The module below will serve as your study guide for expanding your vocabulary through idioms. Feel free to go through the module in sections or chapters and be ready to use them in sentences.
Discuss:
1. When was the last time you were under the weather and had to stay home?
2. Describe a time you were over the moon? What happened?
3. Do you sometimes get butterflies in your stomach?
4. Talk about a time you bought something that cost you an arm and a leg.
B2 – Upper intermediate
Idioms are a very fun way to express certain situations. They put more color to your sentences and are a great way to increase your vocabulary.
Read the short articles and answer the questions that follow.
B2 – Upper Intermediate
This article will help increase your vocabulary. It contains different idiomatic expressions which you can use on a daily basis.
Read the article and listen to the audio clip then be ready to use the expressions in sentences.
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/words-and-their-stories-clothing-expressions/3538378.html
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
Idioms are a very fun way to express certain situations. They put more color to your sentences and are a great way to increase your vocabulary.
The topics below include dialogues which can help you practice your pronunciation and intonation. It also has a list of other idioms which you can add to their vocabulary bank. Feel free to answer the activities after the dialogues.
B1 – Intermediate
Transportation is always a part of our lives. There are different kinds of transports all over the world and they have developed and modernized over the years.
Learn the different types of transportation in this video and answer the quiz after watching.
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
The article below is meant to practice your reading and vocabulary. Feel free to read it part by part. Highlight any word or expressions you would like to discuss with your teacher.
Discuss:
1. How do you understand the word “grief”?
2. Does your country have very special traditions when it comes to grieving lost loved ones?
3. What are some of the points in the article that you agree with? Disagree with?
B2 – Upper intermediate
Pay attention while listening and reading along with this very interesting article. You will find that some verbs are coined from animal names.
Take note of how some nouns can be used as verbs.
Discuss:
1. In your own words, explain what it means to weasel your way out of something.
2. Have you ever been hounded by someone to do something?
3. What does it mean to fish for compliments?
4. Aside from the ones used in the article, what other animals can be used as verbs?
B2 – Upper intermediate
You can hold horses and flies can drop. Read and familiarize yourself with the different idioms with animals and be ready to use them in sentences.
Discuss:
1. Talk about a time when you sensed something fishy.
2. Describe a situation when you were able to kill two birds with one stone.
3. What’s the advantage of taking the bull by the horns? What’s the disadvantage?
4. Is it difficult for you to hold your horses?
B2 – Upper intermediate
Opportunities have colors and so do lies. Read and familiarize yourself with the different idioms with colors and be ready to use them in sentences.
Discuss:
1. Talk about a time you passed an exam or a course with flying colors.
2. Was there a time you had to roll the red carpet for someone?
3. At work, who gives the green light?
4. Would you say that you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth?