
Learn modern English idioms through guided conversations, guessing meanings, explanations, and practice, with each dialogue highlighting an idiom and opportunities to use it.
Learn the idiom a match made in heaven to describe two things or people perfect for each other, with examples like onions and garlic.
Learn the idiom go with the flow, meaning to relax and accept your situation, letting life happen as you adapt to uncontrollable circumstances.
Learn the idiom curiosity killed the cat and its warning that asking too many questions can be dangerous, with examples from everyday situations.
Explore the English idiom 'bite one's head off' and its meaning as being scolded harshly or angry over a small issue, with everyday examples.
this lecture explains the idiom it's not rocket science, showing that something is easy, using tv setup, simple chores, and contrasts with difficult math equations and diagrams.
Explore the idiom 'a fish out of water' and how it signals awkwardness in unfamiliar situations, with captioned examples like a big-city feeling or party moments.
Learn the idiom 'hit the books,' meaning to study hard, especially for an important exam, with practical examples of prioritizing studying over social plans.
Explore the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' and its meaning—trying to do too much beyond what you can handle—through relatable party, chores, and activity examples.
Explore the idiom when pigs fly, meaning something impossible, through examples about politicians lying, buying a sports car for a birthday, and waiting for lunch to arrive.
Explore the idiom 'born yesterday' and its meaning—that I am not naive or stupid—through a humorous dialogue about innocence, pretending, and skepticism.
Explore the idiom blow off steam, meaning to speak or act angrily to relieve stress, illustrated by a teapot releasing steam and examples of calming down.
Let the cat out of the bag means to reveal a secret, especially when it should not be revealed, as shown by examples of a surprise trip and an engagement.
Explore the English idiom hit below the belt, meaning unfair, rude, and heartless, tracing its boxing origin and how to recognize and avoid it in arguments.
Learn the idiom hit the sack, meaning to sleep or retire to one's bed, with examples of working late and feeling exhausted.
Master the idiom leave no stone unturned and learn its meaning as 'try every possibility' through real-life scenarios from losing a phone to medical school applications.
Explore the idiom 'a snowball's chance in hell' and how it signals no possibility. See examples that show when something is impossible.
In this course, you will learn contemporary idioms. (This course is short. Additional lessons will be added based on student response and feedback. Please take some time to review the course, so I can know if I should add more lessons.)
Each lesson is interactive. You will be asked to pause the video throughout the lessons to respond to prompts and questions.The course provides speaking and listening practice to fully immerse you in the target language, allowing you to easily transition your new knowledge and skills into a real life situation.