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Common Idioms
Idioms in Movies – Scene Analysis
Objective: Recognize and understand the use of common idioms in a popular movie or TV series.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Watch a selected clip from a popular TV series or movie that contains several common English idioms. A good example could be from the TV series Friends or The Simpsons as they often use idioms in their dialogues.
- Task: Pay close attention to the scenes and identify the idioms used by the characters. Write down the idioms and their meanings based on the context of the scene.
- Class Activity: After watching the clip, discuss in pairs what each idiom means and how it was used in the scene. You will then share your findings with the class.
- Gamification Element: Each correctly identified idiom and its meaning earns you points. The pair with the most points at the end of the discussion wins a reward, such as extra “Krugs” (K-learning reward points).
Example:
- Clip: Friends – The episode where Ross says, “We’re on a break!”
- Idioms to Identify: “Break the ice,” “Hit the nail on the head,” “Bite the bullet.”
Idioms Match-Up Challenge
Objective: Match common English idioms with their meanings and practice using them in sentences.
Instructions:
- Preparation: You will receive a set of cards with idioms written on them and another set with the meanings. These cards will be shuffled and placed face down on the table.
- Task: In small groups, take turns flipping over two cards at a time to find matching pairs of idioms and their meanings. Once you find a match, explain the idiom to your group and use it in a sentence to earn points.
- Class Activity: After all pairs have been found, the group will present one idiom and its usage to the class.
- Gamification Element: Each correct match and explanation earns your group points. The group with the most points wins a reward, such as a bonus in the next class or additional “Krugs.”
Example Idioms:
- Idiom: “Let the cat out of the bag”
- Meaning: To reveal a secret.
- Sentence: “I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.”
Idiom Charades
Objective: Use body language and creativity to convey common idioms, helping you and your classmates understand their meanings in a fun, engaging way.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Write down common English idioms on slips of paper and place them in a box.
- Task: In teams, take turns picking an idiom from the box. Without speaking, act out the idiom while your teammates try to guess what it is. Once guessed, discuss the meaning of the idiom and use it in a sentence.
- Class Activity: After all idioms have been acted out and discussed, each team will choose one idiom to explain and use in a creative sentence in front of the class.
- Gamification Element: Points are awarded for each correct guess and sentence. The team with the most points wins a reward, such as a class privilege or additional “Krugs.”
Example Idioms:
- Idiom: “Piece of cake”
- Meaning: Something very easy to do.
- Sentence: “The math test was a piece of cake for me.”
