Thembi PROVERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
 

PROVERBS AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

45min
1,200 P
Would you like to learn creative expressions to use in daily conversation, i.e. text messages and emails, or for creative writing?

Description


This lesson is best suited for beginner and intermediate English language students. 

Have you ever heard expressions like "the grass is greener on the other side", "don't cry over spilled milk" or "break a leg" in conversation, on a TV show, or radio, and wondered what it meant? Such expressions occur across different languages and cultures. There are millions more in the English language, let's explore them together. 

What is a proverb?

What is an idiom?

In this lesson, we will explore
  • the origins of some proverbs and idiomatic expressions 
  • their meaning, and
  •  how you can use them in your everyday speech. 
This lesson will include picture demonstrations to convey meaning on each expression learned. 

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