"UNDERSTANDING IDIOMS." by Chris Master https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd en-us 2023-12-10 03:34:48 UTC 2024-01-05 03:46:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819758996 Most of the students need to understand the importance of improving their communications skills. Today class we are going to learn about idioms.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819758996 The idiom chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819760135 Idioms are expressions or phrases that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words. They often carry cultural or contextual significance, and their interpretation cannot be derived from the literal meanings of the words they comprise.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819760135 Relevance in communication chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761058 Idioms are a common feature in language and play a crucial role in effective communication. Here's why understanding idioms is important:

  1. Cultural Insight

  2. Enhanced communication

  3. expressiveness

  4. Contextual understanding

  5. Literary appreciation

  6. Social Integration

  7. Avoiding misunderstanding

  8. Professional communication

]]> 2023-12-10 03:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761058 Break a leg chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761374 Explanation: This idiom is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or an important event.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761374 Cost an arm and a leg chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761603 Explanation: Something that is very expensive or costly.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761603 Piece of cake chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761852 Explanation: Something very easy to do.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761852 Break the ice chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761982 Explanation: To initiate conversation in a social setting.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819761982 It's raining cats and dogs chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762216 Explanation: Refers to heavy rainfall.

]]> 2023-12-10 03:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762216 Look at the following pictures about idioms and try to guess what is the meaning of each one chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762520 2023-12-10 03:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762520 Money Doesn't grow on trees chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762825 Write your interpretation of this idiom

]]> 2023-12-10 03:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819762825 An apple a day keeps the doctor away chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763044 Write your interpretation about this idiom

]]> 2023-12-10 03:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763044 Under the weather chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763307 Write your interpretation about this idiom

]]> 2023-12-10 04:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763307 Once in a blue moon chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763733 Write your interpretation about this idiom

]]> 2023-12-10 04:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819763733 Idioms video chrispkmn96 https://padlet.com/chrispkmn96/85l36nb4jwrztydd/wish/2819764593 Watch the video about idioms exmaples.

Once you watched the video share with us your top 3 favorite idioms.

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