Книга: Yvonne Clarke «How Idioms Work»
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Производитель: "Garnet" How Idioms Work is designed for adult learners of English who, despite a good grasp of English, find idiomatic language in their workplace or university confusing or incomprehensible. This fully photocopiable Resource Book provides clear, literal representations of high-frequency idioms chosen specifically for their lexical value in the world today. Ten eight-page sections comprise activity cards, definitions, reading consolidation (using semi-authentic newspaper articles) and revision activities. It also includes teacher tips and recommendations, 20 suggested activity types, an answer key and templates for devising furhter activity cards. How Idioms Work is ideal for complementing any skills-based lessons, as well as a general filler to add fun and variety to teaching. Each section of photocopiable pages is organized as follows:- a summary of the idioms being covered;- illustrations of the idioms;- written idioms;- definitions of the idioms;- newspaper articles with idioms in use;r- evision exercises and a talking point. Издательство: "Garnet" (2009)
ISBN: 978-1-85964-554-3 |
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work — (from Idioms in Speech) to be successful or effective; to have the desired result (of a plan or a method, something used or attempted) This idea might just work. (I. Murdoch) It s a pretty theory, Shannon. In practice it won t work. (A. Cronin)… … Idioms and examples
work — n. & v. n. 1 the application of mental or physical effort to a purpose; the use of energy. 2 a a task to be undertaken. b the materials for this. c (prec. by the; foll. by of) a task occupying (no more than) a specified time (the work of a… … Useful english dictionary
in the know — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Knowing about things that most people do not know about; knowing secrets or understanding a special subject. * /Tina helped Professor Smith make some of the exam questions, and she felt important to be in the know./ * /In… … Dictionary of American idioms
in the know — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Knowing about things that most people do not know about; knowing secrets or understanding a special subject. * /Tina helped Professor Smith make some of the exam questions, and she felt important to be in the know./ * /In… … Dictionary of American idioms
blank check — {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. * /John s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills./ 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. * /The teacher… … Dictionary of American idioms
blank check — {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. * /John s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills./ 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. * /The teacher… … Dictionary of American idioms
