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English Idioms – ‘Cat’

AlexESLvid — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:04 +0000

Many expressions in English involve cats. In this lesson, I let the cat out of the bag, so you never have to feel lost if someone uses one of these idioms in conversation. Idioms covered in the lesson are: fat cat, cat’s got your tongue, copy cat, cat nap, cat’s out of the bag, raining cats and dogs.

English Idioms – ‘Foot’

JamesESL — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:12:11 +0000

Five idioms using the word ‘foot’ in English. I cover the following expressions in this English lesson: cold feet, to get your feet in the door, to put your foot in your mouth, the shoe’s on the other foot, to put your foot down.

Expressions in English – MOUTH

JamesESL — Sat, 08 May 2010 07:00:32 +0000

My English lessons are longer than the other teachers. Why? Because I am a motormouth. Learn what that means, along with five other idioms and phrases in English that use the word ‘mouth’. If you want to badmouth me, leave a comment!

7 Common English Expressions about MONEY

ValenESL — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:11:50 +0000

Learn some very common English expressions about money — especially how to talk about having it and not having it! The expressions I cover in the lesson are: loaded, make a killing, making ends meet, hand to mouth, an arm and a leg, pinch pennies, put in your two cents. Don’t forget to take the quiz below to test yourself after you’ve watched the lesson.

♥ ♥ ♥ 7 Common English Expressions to do with Love & Relationships ♥ ♥ ♥

ValenESL — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:16:52 +0000

All you need to learn about is love, love, love! Not really, but in this lesson I will teach you seven very common English expressions to do with love and relationships. The expressions are: hit it off, on the rocks, pop the question, tie the knot, fall head over heels, puppy love, settle down. Please do not pop me the question in the comments section! ♥

Idioms in English – Parts of the Body

AlexESLvid — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:08:19 +0000

In this lesson, I look at some of the most common idioms related to the human body. What does it mean if someone tells you to keep your nose out of his or her business? Expand your idiomatic knowledge with this free English lesson.

Expressions in English – Food

JamesESL — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:20:41 +0000

I love food. English loves food, too. There are so many expressions and idioms in English that involve food, and in this lesson, I’ll explain some of them to you!

Business English – More Common Workplace Expressions

ValenESL — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:25:58 +0000

In this lesson you will learn eight common English expressions used in the office. What are you waiting for? Let’s get the ball rolling!

English Idioms – ‘Music’

AlexESLvid — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:43:56 +0000

Want to know what it means when someone says you’re “fit as a fiddle”? This English lesson will be music to your ears, as it features six common music-related idioms. Enhance your conversation skills with this lesson!

English Idioms & Phrasal Verbs – ON

JamesESL — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:29:35 +0000

Learn phrasal verbs and idioms using the preposition “on”. Learn how the preposition is influenced by verbs and how it changes a verb’s meaning.