| Title: |
English Expressions for ESL Learners |
| ISBN: |
1-894923-20-0 |
| Screens: |
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Synopsis
This JEDlet serves to explain the meaning of English sayings, idioms, and expressions to people whose first language is not English. Familiarity with these common expressions makes communication easier, and clarifies the meaning of phrases commonly used in the workplace.
Objectives
- Understand the meanings of many English sayings, expressions and idioms
- Choose sayings, expressions and idioms to communicate concepts and ideas
- Identify the interesting and sometimes surprising origins of many sayings, expressions and idioms
- Incorporate sayings, expressions and idioms into everyday business speech
Outline
- Introduction
- Enlightening Etymology
- Colorful Language
- Painting Pictures with Words
- On the Go!
- Sailor Sayings
- Household Sayings
- Yard Talk
- Checkpoint I
- Head to Toe Game
- Food For Thought
- Examining the Main Course
- Sweets for the Sweet
- Speaking Volumes
- Sure Bet
- Pointed Statements
- Speak of the Devil!
- Familiar Expressions
- Checkpoint II
- Biblical Speech
- Bless the Beasts
- Potpourri
- A Mixed Bag of Expressions
- A Brave New World of Sayings
- Final Checkpoint
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