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Provided by: JED New Media inc. English Expressions for ESL LearnersEnglish (ESL) |
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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.
This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals or within a tutor or group setting.
This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals or within a tutor or group setting.
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Provided by JED New Media inc.
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English Expressions for ESL Learners
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
Overview
Objectives
Enlightening Etymology
Where Sayings Come From
Colorful Language
Painting Pictures with Words
On the Go
Sayings that Move You
Sailor Sayings
Ship Shape
Household Sayings
Home Sweet Home
Yard Talk
Out in the Yard
Checkpoint I
Head to Toe Game
Food For Thought
Examining the Main Course
Sweets for the Sweet
Speaking Volumes
Expressions from Books
Sure Bet
Pointed Statements
Sharp Language
Speak of the Devil
Fiery Phrases
Familiar Expressions
Animal Sayings
Checkpoint II
Biblical Speech
Sayings from the Bible
Bless the Beasts
Fauna Phrases
Potpourri
A Mixed Bag of Expressions
A Brave New World of Sayings
A Fresh Approach
Final Checkpoint
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
Overview
Objectives
Enlightening Etymology
Where Sayings Come From
Colorful Language
Painting Pictures with Words
On the Go
Sayings that Move You
Sailor Sayings
Ship Shape
Household Sayings
Home Sweet Home
Yard Talk
Out in the Yard
Checkpoint I
Head to Toe Game
Food For Thought
Examining the Main Course
Sweets for the Sweet
Speaking Volumes
Expressions from Books
Sure Bet
Pointed Statements
Sharp Language
Speak of the Devil
Fiery Phrases
Familiar Expressions
Animal Sayings
Checkpoint II
Biblical Speech
Sayings from the Bible
Bless the Beasts
Fauna Phrases
Potpourri
A Mixed Bag of Expressions
A Brave New World of Sayings
A Fresh Approach
Final Checkpoint
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