LESSON OVERVIEW

The main objectives of this advanced worksheet on idioms are to:

• learn and practise idioms in different situations;
• watch segments of films to understand expressions;
• talk about experiences and opinions.

Students explore idioms related to communication, preferences and difficult situations (e.g. chew the fat, in one’s element, grasp at straws). They watch short film clips, complete dialogues and texts with idioms and use expressions to discuss personal experiences, social topics and preferences. Students also create a synopsis for a film and play a fun game to review and reinforce the target idioms.

IDIOMS ON COMMUNICATION, RELATIONSHIPS AND BUSINESS

In the first activity of this advanced worksheet on idioms, students complete idioms about communication (e.g. chew the fat, speak volumes, take a rain check) and watch film segments to check their answers. They also watch more film clips and respond to situations using the idioms they explored. In the second activity, students complete film descriptions with the correct form of idioms (e.g. bad books, carry a torch, wet blanket) and create a film synopsis using the idioms. In the third activity, students match statements containing idioms (e.g. throw in the towel, grease the wheels) with follow-up questions. They then discuss the questions about work and success. In the next exercise, students complete idioms in dialogues using words represented in pictures (have the cheek). Then, they write new lines for the dialogues.

MORE IDIOMS ON PREFERENCES, SKILLS AND REACTIONS

In this part of this advanced worksheet on idioms, students match statements with their responses and underline idioms (e.g. for the life of me). They explain what the idioms mean. Next, students respond to comments using the idioms. In the next activity, they look at statements about preferences and match idioms with their synonyms (e.g. right up one’s street – perfect). They rewrite the sentences that are untrue for them using idioms. Then, students discuss ideas (e.g. fostering a dog, gardening) using the idioms and explain why some ideas don’t appeal to them. In the next task, students complete idioms (e.g. drop a bombshell, grasp at straws) and discuss social issues shown in photos (e.g. high cost of living). Finally, students play a Jeopardy game choosing topics (e.g. verbs 100) and completing tasks. The person who gets the most points wins.