Re: How to teach Idioms? I wouldn't advise teaching idioms persay unless the students are "extra extra" motivated by doing so. Why? Idioms are the toughest of language to retain and are sooo specific to context/situation. Also, unless your students are in an English speaking country, other than the most basic handful, they won't have any opportunity to use them and as we know, without production there is dead space....
I'd suggest one good way to learn idioms (disregarding my advice above :)) is to use short video clips where the idiom is used in context. That's about the most beneficial way.
Hope this helps .
DD |