You can read the Common English Idioms ebook on any device.

This ebook gives you over six hundred of the most frequent English idioms. Here is what you get for each idiom:

• the idiom itself
• clear explanation and meaning
• example sentence #1 showing idiom in context
• example sentence #2 showing idiom in context
• multiple choice quiz question
• answer
• for some idioms, further details such as notes about origin or British/American usage

What are idioms?

An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning. Native English speakers learn idioms naturally from a young age, but learners of English have to study them. You might already know the meaning of every word in an idiom, but this doesn’t mean you’ll know what the idiom means. For example, if you haven’t learned the idiom call it a day, you won’t know what someone you work with means if they say “Let’s call it a day”. Even if you know what the words let’s, call and day mean, you won’t know what they’re saying. But if you’ve learned the idiom, you’ll know that they’re saying it’s time everyone finished work for the day.

Is learning idioms important?

Yes. Idioms are very common in both spoken and written English, so learning them is very important. Native speakers often use idioms when they’re speaking, so if you haven’t studied idioms you’ll have trouble understanding what they’re saying. Idioms are also very common in written English. They’re used in textbooks and novels, comics and news feeds, business letters and work emails, and so on. If you need to understand written English, or if you want to write natural-sounding English, you have to learn idioms.

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Eric UM, English Learner, China ★★★★★
It zeroes in on all the right idioms across the board.

Rick, Phnom Penh, Cambodia ★★★★★
I teach at a tertiary institution in Cambodia and my first-year students tell me that idioms are rarely taught in Cambodian schools. Their claims are backed up by the clear deficit nearly every students displays in their knowledge of even the most common idioms. I’ve had to buy a range of books and supplementary materials on idioms, and I must say this e-book is one of the best. The definitions are clear, the example sentences are excellent, and the multiple-choice quiz questions are an excellent resource for both the classroom and self-study. Highly recommended!

Javi, Tijuana, Mexico ★★★★★
This is a very helpful e-book. I have studied English for many years already but still I don’t know so many idioms. So I bought this book and now I’ve learned so many of the common idioms. The best thing I like is the quiz tests for all idioms.

Patrick M. Myanmar. ★★★★★
I know the writer Matt Errey also created the WORD UP game. He has had decades of teaching English and takes his work seriously. What makes his work so good is that he uses his creativity to make it more and more interesting. His books are a must for English teachers and a wonderful resource for learners of the language also. Buy his books, you won’t be disappointed. Then give him a review – he deserves it.

David ★★★★★
They have great words. very impressive idioms.

Jean-Francois ★★★★★
This ebook is easy to read and the examples are very helpful in remembering the meaning of each idiom.

Tomo3 ★★★★★
Nice! Example is very helpful to understanding the idiom. Thank you.

Jean ★★★★☆
A very good tool to flush out terms not always obvious to understand, and then, it helps me to progress in English.

Iwona ★★★★★
I like it. Clear explanations and examples. Quizzes make it all even better.

tomas ★★★★☆
good.

Heber Rijkschroeff ★★★★★
The English e-book about Idioms are the best I’ve ever met, I’m very glad and I’ve learned a lot. I can recommend them to everyone who wants to study English idioms

Daryle K. Martin ★★★★★
Peace//blessings! I teach English in China. The quizzes and examples are very helpful. Xiexie or thanks!

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About the Author

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Matt studied at Monash and LaTrobe Universities before moving to Thailand to work as an ESL instructor. In 1992 he created the award-winning ESL board game WORD UP. Since then he has divided his time between teaching English, marketing WORD UP and creating more ESL materials, including his ebook 1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context. Matt regularly contributes games, quizzes and vocabulary pages to EnglishClub. His other interests include music, reading and watching almost any kind of sport.

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Learn English faster. Download this ebook immediately and read it on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

A light-hearted look at vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to help you learn English, from 7-obsessed EnglishClub.com founder Josef Essberger. Everything is in handy bites of 7 or somehow related to 7. So use the power of 7 to help you learn practical English words, phrases, proverbs and more. Anytime you have 7 minutes to spare!

What’s inside?

• Times and Meals
• Tips for Resumes
• Quotes and Proverbs
• Questions and Answers
• How old is a teenager?
• Colours of the Rainbow
• Jokes and Interjections
• Measures of Time and Length
• How to say “ough” seven ways
• Continents, Seas and Planets
• British and American Spellings
• And many more fun and informative units…

Who can benefit?

• English learners of all ages
• Any level from pre-intermediate up
• Individuals who enjoy learning in an original way
• Self-starting learners looking for additional knowledge and tips
• Teachers looking for 7-minute warmers

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You can download the Essential Business Words ebook immediately and read it on your device or print it out. This ebook gives you carefully selected words in different areas of British and American business vocabulary.

The concept is simplicity:

• clear presentation
• easy definitions
• just 20 words per business topic

And you can easily print out any page you wish for personal study.

260 business words in 13 subject areas:

• Advertising
• Banking
• Company Structure
• Contracts
• Employment
• Import/Export
• Insurance
• Law
• Marketing
• Meetings
• Money
• Presentations
• Selling
• plus British/American financial terms

Essential Business Words is not a bi-lingual dictionary – there are plenty of excellent dictionaries that you can use for your own language if you need to translate a particular word. What Essential Business Words does is help you find the most important business words for you to learn and give you their definitions in English.

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It gives tips for the situations teachers often encounter. It describes the main ways to teach English and contains practical ideas that you can instantly put to use in the classroom. You will find yourself dipping into it constantly. It lets you save time because you make the right decisions from the start.

English Teaching Topics Covered

• The basics of dealing with a class of students
• An introduction to teaching methods
• Language presentation and practice
• Speaking skills
• Listening skills
• Reading skills
• Writing skills
• Lesson planning
• Error correction
• Pronunciation

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jaywalker, Brazil ★★★★★
This has to be one of the best resources I’ve found for teacher wannabees like me. It’s got practical guidance and doesn’t use the jargon I saw on my TEFL courses and in other books.

Elizabeth Sale, Paris, France ★★★★★
What struck me most about Lucy Pollard’s Guide to Teaching English was its no-nonsense approach and practicality. Though I’ve been teaching for over five years now I learned a lot from it. In fact my lessons have never been the same since! I recommend Lucy’s ebook to teachers and trainee teachers alike.

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Covered the full scope in a precise way. Easy to read end-to-end to get full overview. And I think it will be useful as a reference as I move forward. Lots of practical tips/ideas.

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Aline D ★★★★☆
Pretty good. It taught me to teach but I was surprised it didnt’ teach me English grammar. Its important I know grammar if I got to teach it

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Lucy Pollard has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer, writer of articles and Director of Studies for over 20 years. Her experience is varied: adults, English for specific purposes and English for academic purposes as well as teenagers and young children. She has worked with multi-lingual classes in the UK and for the British Council in various countries including Turkey, France, Spain and Poland. She has the UCLES Diploma in TEFL, the Certificate in TEFL from the University of London, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and the Diploma in Life Coaching. Lucy is passionate about teaching and learning and has shared her knowledge with students, teachers and colleagues for many years. For many years she answered questions from teachers on the TEFL Help Desk at TEFL.net.

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• Over 100 pages of games, quizzes and printables
• Includes ice-breaker games for new classes
• Entertaining filler activities for 5 to 15 minutes
• Vocab, phrasal verb and general knowledge quizzes
• Classic games: 20 Questions, Hot Seat, Coffee Pot
• Word-O-Bingo with printable cards and clues
• Spelling games and quizzes plus graded word lists
• Playing time, player numbers and preparation time provided for every game
• Plus! Hundreds of printable quiz questions in graded sets (with answers)

The ebook has five main sections covering icebreakers, fillers, classic ESL games, quiz games and spelling games, as below:

Icebreakers

The first section contains games that help learners in a new class get to know each other and relax. Many involve information gaps or information exchanges from which they can learn about each other. The games help to create a fun, non-threatening atmosphere that encourages students to feel comfortable in their new class.

Fillers

As the name suggests, you can use these games whenever you find yourself unexpectedly faced with a few minutes to fill during a class. This can occur when waiting for latecomers, when a lesson has to be put on hold some reason, or when a lesson has finished a little early. The games require no preparation, are easy to explain and organize, and are flexible enough to keep your students happily occupied for as long as necessary.

Classic ESL Games

The games in this section have been used in classrooms for so long that they’re often referred to as “classic ESL games”, and many teachers would consider their “box of tricks” incomplete without them. They include Hot Seat, Coffee Pot, Telephone (or Chinese Whispers), Word-O Bingo, and the most classic of them all, Twenty Questions.

Quiz Games

Most of us enjoy having our knowledge tested in quiz games, and classroom quiz games are a big hit with learners. In this section you’ll find games in which general knowledge is tested, as well as games in which various aspects of English are tested, including a wide range of vocabulary and phrasal verbs. Graded sets of quiz questions for all the games are provided.

Spelling Games

Spelling bees have long been a part of life for native English-speaking students in schools throughout the English-speaking world, and they’re now becoming part of the TOEFL world as well. The games in this section include spelling quizzes for teams and individuals. Graded word lists are provided.

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Gillian Spears, MA (TEFL), Chiangmai, Thailand ★★★★☆
I teach English to nonnative speakers in Thailand and Korea and my students love these games and activities. The games are fun and clearly explained and the spelling, vocab and grammar quizzes come with hundreds of printable quiz questions in graded sets. Highly recommended.

Sherry Martin ★★★★★
Very nice group to have on your team!! I look forward to using the materials from this group!

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Saved the day for me several times already. Thanks Matt!

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I’d like to thank you for your supportive guidance for teaching

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Highly recommended.

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• 1000 phrasal verbs listed alphabetically for quick and easy reference
• 2000 example sentences (2 sentences for each phrasal verb)
• Read the sentence, get the meaning, check your understanding
• Grammar notes and tips
• Patterns of usage (e.g. “chop sth up”/”chop up sth”)
• Spaces to write your own notes and examples
• Suitable for self-study at home or classroom use
• Links to hundreds of exercises, quizzes and games
• Plus! 1000 phrasal verb quiz questions (with answers)
• Related phrasal verbs

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This prepositions list shows you all English prepositions and gives you example sentences for each one.

Prepositions can be divided into:

• one-word prepositions (after, in, under)
• complex prepositions (apart from, because of, in spite of)

This ebook lists almost all the one-word prepositions and most of the complex prepositions. Here’s what it contains:

150 English prepositions, including…

• 94 one-word prepositions
• 56 complex prepositions
• 400 example sentences
• 200 quiz questions
• illustrations
• answers

This ebook is not a “dictionary of prepositions” because it doesn’t give meanings, which you can find in any dictionary. What it does is to give you virtually all the English prepositions in one place and show you 400 example sentences showing prepositions in context. It also tests your understanding with 200 preposition quiz questions (answers supplied).

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