Idioms

Teaching Idioms (By Michael Berman in ELTNewsletter)

Understanding words that go together


General idioms
Common slang
Phrasal verbs
Collocations
Proverbs and sayings

 

Teaching in context


Exposure
Explanation
Example
Exercise
Experience

 

Definitions


From native speakers
Specialized dictionaries

 

Having an ear for idioms and phrases


Listening for phrases
Social situations
Media and entertainment
Keeping a list

 

Appropriateness


Formality
Culture

 

Games


What would you say?
Having Fun with Phrasal Verbs




Testing Idioms

Textbook Recommendations