Have you every done something embarrassing? Maybe you went to a party and saw someone you’ve met before, but couldn’t remember their name. That happens to me a lot. Or maybe you tried to say something in another language, but you said the wrong thing and everyone laughed. (That’s happened to me too!) Well, here is an idiom that you …
14 Idioms Related To Love – Valentine’s Day English Lesson!
Have a look at this story about a romantic couple, Jack and Diane: Jack and Diane met on Valentine’s Day, 2011 when they went on a blind date. They hit it off right away. Some people said it was love at first sight. That night, they spent several hours chatting, laughing and making eyes at each other. They dated several …
Learn English With Gossip Girl TV Program – Part II
Watching TV programs in English is a great way to improve your English. I always suggest doing so to my students. TV dramas and sitcoms (situation comedy) are the best because those give you the chance to listen to conversational English. It’s also a good way to learn everyday, casual English. For today’s lesson, I’ve taken a few lines from …
15 New York Slang Expressions You May Hear When Visiting The Big Apple
I think every town has some words and phrases that make that town unique. Well, New York City is no exception. As a city of immigrants, a lot of words common in the immigrant communities became usual slang and casual expressions in everyday English, here in the Big Apple. Today, let’s have a look at some of this language! 1. …
9 Idioms from Numbers
Today, let’s have a look at some idioms that use numbers. At first sight, these may seem difficult to remember, but on second thought, I am sure you will learn them well enough to use them. Let’s start off by reading the idioms in a story: Part 1: Idioms in a story Jack went to hang out with his friend …
Free English Idiom Lesson: This Week’s Idioms
Here is a collection of idioms that I shared with my students in the social networking arena this past week. I hope you find them helpful. I put the meaning (definition) after the idiom, and then there is a practice question. Try answering the questions in a complete sentence in order to practice the idioms. Jen said it is hard …
English Idiom Lesson: Idioms with Break
Happy Friday Everyone! Today I want to show you a few useful idioms using the word break. Check them out and try to use them in your English conversation or writing this weekend! Break someone’s heart How to use it: [someone] breaks another person’s heart Explanation: When you break someone’s heart, you disappoint them romantically. Example: Ted broke Mary’s heart …
One-Point English Idiom Lesson: Pipe Dream
Are you a dreamer? Do you have big dreams for your future? Well, one or some of those dreams may just be a pipe dream. Have a look at today’s lessongraphic. I’m going to show you how to use this English idiom. Now it’s your turn! Leave a comment below and let me know what your pipe dream is! …
English Idiom Lesson with Audio: 7 Useful Idioms
IDIOM #1: a cup of joe How to use it: You can buy, drink, make, etc a cup of joe. Explanation: Joe is a slang word for coffee and so a cup of joe means a cup of coffee. Example: I like to start my day with a cup of joe. IDIOM #2: a dime a dozen How to use …
English Idiom Lesson: Idioms Using “Go”
Happy goes bonkers for chicken Today, I want to show you five useful idioms that use the verb go. These idioms are pretty common in conversational English, so using them will make your English sound more natural. Idiom: go around in circles Use / Structure: [someone] or [something] go around in circles Explanation: When a conversation goes around in circles …