Everyday English Idioms
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Everyday English Idioms

This B1 ESL lesson helps adult learners understand and use common English idioms in everyday conversations. Students explore vocabulary in context, match idioms to meanings, and practice using them in situations involving work, shopping, and social life. Reading, interactive gap-fill practice, role plays, and a short writing task build conversational confidence. This online worksheet is designed for a 60-minute group lesson.

Skills

  • Can understand common expressions in everyday conversations.
  • Can describe experiences and respond to others using familiar informal language.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions with a partner. Give examples where possible.

1
When do you usually speak English outside class?
2
What helps you start a conversation with someone you don't know?
3
What do you say when you agree with someone?
4
How do you politely explain that you feel ill or tired?
5
Do you know any English expressions that are difficult to understand word by word?
2

Read the messages between two coworkers and answer the questions.

3

Match the idioms to their meanings. Then find an example of each idiom in the messages.

4

Complete the sentences with the idioms. Use each idiom once.

5

Write a message of 70-90 words to a friend about a busy or unusual day.

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