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ESL: Idioms Usage, Pronunciation, and Intonation

Name: ESL: Idioms Usage, Pronunciation, and Intonation
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Learning meanings and pronunciation of Idioms and collocations is key to unlocking fluency in English Language.

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Created byK Marcel

Last updated 1/2015

English

What you'll learn

Understand and Use Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Collocations
Mimic Native Pronunciation and Intonation
Better Understand Sentence Structure

Course content

14 sections • 110 lectures • 8h 19m total length

Introduction6:32
Introduction to Instructor, and course. After the lecture, students should be able to define an Idiom and know what makes it different from slang.
Course Materials and Suggested Textbook1:24
Discussion of suggested text book. Be sure to check supplemental materials.
Lesson 1 Phrasal Verbs Lecture7:34
Discussion about Phrasal Verbs. Course material "A Note About Phrasal Verbs" is available for download in supplementary materials.
Lesson 1 from Essential Idioms16:55
Lesson 1 idioms includes get on/get in, get out of/get off, put on, take off, turn on, turn off, right away, pick up, sooner of later, get up, come up with and at first.
Pronunciation Exercise2:54
Exercises A and B4:09
Answers to Exercise B3:27
Sentence Scramble4:17
Dictation Exercise2:32
Shadowing Exercise with Demonstration10:15

Introduction to Section 23:10
Section 2: Grammar Lesson3:23
Section 2: Lesson 216:08
Lesson 2 idioms includes dress up, at last, as usual, find out, look at, look for, all right, all along, little by little/step by step, tire out/wear out, spend time, and never mind.
Lesson 2 Pronunciation Exercise1:17
Practice repeating the learned expressions, focus on phrasal verbs with stress on the final syllable, and complete exercises A and B to reinforce idioms usage and pronunciation.
Lesson 2 Exercise A5:30
Lesson 2 Exercise B and Sentence Scramble6:42
Practice idioms usage through a dialogue between Bob and Jim and a sentence scramble, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and fluency as you fill in blanks and build sentences.
Lesson 2 Dictation1:35
Practice dictation with a normal-speed dialogue, filling in expressions heard in the on-the-phone exchange about a formal party, dress shopping, and related phrases.
Lesson 2 Shadowing Exercises6:36

Introduction to Lesson 31:27
Lesson 3: Idioms Part 18:34
Lesson 3 idioms includes pick out, take one's time' talk over, lie down, stand up, sit down/take a seat/have a seat/ all (day, week, month, year) long, by oneself, on purpose, get along (with), make a difference (to), and take out/go out with.
Lesson 3 Idioms Part 211:12
Explore how to use by oneself and other common idioms like on purpose, to get along with, make a difference to, and to take out, with grammatical explanations and examples.
Lesson 3 Pronunciation Exercise1:27
Lesson 3 Exercise A3:21
Lesson 3 Exercise B2:13
Apply idioms and expressions from the chapter through a Jane and Pete dialogue, then practice with sentence scramble, fill-in-the-blanks, and multiple-choice exercises to build grammar and language skills.
Lesson 3 Sentence Scramble4:35
Lesson 3 Dictation Exercise2:07
Lesson 3 Shadowing Exercise5:19
Engage in the final shadowing exercise by listening, following the transcript, and repeating to master idioms' intonation, pronunciation, stress, and breaks.

Introduction to Lesson 41:24
Expand your vocabulary with essential idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs from lesson 4. Use them in everyday conversations from the store to school to sound more conversational.
Lesson 4: Idioms10:35
Lesson 4 idioms includes take part in/be in on, at all/in the least, look up, wait on, at least, so far/up to now/as of yet, take a walk/hike, take a trip, try on, think over, take place, and put away.
Lesson 4 Pronunciation1:36
Lesson 4 Exercise A3:40
Lesson 4 Exercise B1:42
Improve esl idioms usage, pronunciation, and intonation with lesson 4 exercise b, featuring Mara and Kim in a dress-shopping dialogue and a word scramble activity.
Lesson 4 Sentence Scramble2:03
Lesson 4 Dictation Exercise1:31
Lesson 4 Shadowing Exercise5:02

Introduction to Lesson 51:20
Lesson 5: Idioms12:19
Lesson 5 idioms includes look out/watch out, shake hands, get back, catch cold, get over, make up one's mind, change one's mind, for the time being/for now, for good, call off, put off, and in a hurry/in a rush.
Lesson 5 Pronunciation Exercise2:03
Lesson 5 Exercise A2:57
Check and exchange idiom expressions in exercise a, reinforcing idioms usage from this and previous lessons, while practicing pronunciation and intonation through sentence replacements.
Lesson 5 Exercise B3:50
Lesson 5 Sentence Scramble3:30
Lesson 5 Dictation Exercise1:52
Lesson 5 Shadowing Exercise5:44

Introduction to Lesson 61:05
Lesson 6: Idioms13:36
Lesson 6 idioms includes hang out, hang up, count on, make friends, out of order, get to, look over/go over/read over/check over, have time off/take time off, go on/keep on, put out, all of a sudden/all at once, and ahead of time.
Lesson 6 Pronunciation Exercise1:42
Lesson 6 Exercise A2:59
Lesson 6 Exercise B2:03
Lesson 6 Sentence Scramble2:30
Lesson 6 Dictation1:29
Lesson 6 Shadowing Exercises4:30

Introduction to Lesson 74:08
Introduction with cultural lesson about time.
Lesson 7 Idioms12:33
Lesson 7 idioms includes point out, be up, be over/be through, on time, in time to, get better/worse, get sick/well/tired/busy/wet, had better, would rather/would just as soon, call it a day/night, figure out, and think of.
Lesson 7 Pronunciation Exercises1:38
Lesson 7 Exercise A3:04
Lesson 7 Exercise B1:24
Lesson 7 Sentence Scramble3:04
Lesson 7 Dictation Exercises2:08
Lesson 7 Shadowing Exercises5:01

Introduction to Lesson 84:19
Lesson 8 Idioms10:47
Lesson 8 idioms incudes be about to, turn around, take turns, pay attention (to), brush up on, over and over (again)/time after time/ time and again, wear out, throw away, fall in love, go out (with), go out/step out, and break up (with).
Lesson 8 Pronunciation Exercises1:25
Perform pronunciation practice of common idioms and expressions, repeat after me, and complete exercise a on page 40 to check answers together.
Lesson 8 Exercise A2:54
Lesson 8 Exercise B2:46
Lesson 8 Sentence Scramble3:21
Lesson 8 Dictation Exercise1:57
Lesson 8 Shadowing Exercises5:06

Introduction to Lesson 90:32
Grammar Lesson for Used3:50
Lesson 9 Idioms13:21
Lesson 9 idioms includes wake up, be in charge of, as soon as, have a good time, in no time, cut down on/cut back on, crack down on, quite a few, used to, be used to, get used to, and back and forth.
Lesson 9 Pronunciation Exercise1:13
Lesson 9 Exercise A3:20
Lesson 9 Exercise B3:00
Lesson 9 Sentence Scramble Exercise2:52
Practice mastering sentence order in lesson nine with a sentence scramble exercise, exploring multiple action structures and common idioms, followed by dictation practice.
Lesson 9 Dictation Exercise2:45
Lesson 9 Shadowing Exercises5:45

Introduction to Lesson 100:39
Explore lesson 10 of the idioms text, focusing on travel expressions and practical pronunciation and intonation to prepare learners to use English confidently while traveling.
Lesson 10 Idioms14:44
Lesson 10 idioms includes make sure/make certain, now and then/from time to time/once in a while, get rid of, every other (one), go with/go together, first-rate, come from, make good time, mix up, see about/attend to/see to, make an impression/leave an impression, and by heart.
Lesson 10 Pronunciation Exercise1:42
Perform a pronunciation review of common expressions like now and then, from time to time, and every so often, then substitute italicized words with the correct expressions during exercise day.
Lesson 10 Exercise A3:08
Lesson 10 Exercise B1:14
Lesson 10 Sentence Scramble2:59
Lesson 10 Dictation Exercise2:17
Lesson 10 Shadowing Exercises7:26

Requirements

Essential Idioms in English: Phrasal Verbs and Collocations (ISBN-13: 978-0131411760 ISBN-10: 0131411764) 5th Edition, by Robert J. Dixson is recommended
A free comprehensive course pack including exercises, tests, and answer keys is included with the course.

Description

This course, Idioms Usage, Pronunciation and Intonation, will teach you to hear, understand, and use English phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations. It will also help improve your intonation and pronunciation through a practice called "shadowing".

This is a complete course, approximately the equivalent of what you would learn in a college-level speaking and listening class over the course of a semester (10-15 weeks). We will complete 13 lessons, each covering about a dozen expressions taken from the textbook Essential Idioms in English: Phrasal Verbs and Collocations (fifth edition) by Robert J. Dixson (ISBN 0-13-141176-4). While the textbook is not required, it is highly recommended. Each lesson includes:

* A video lesson

*Text exercises and answers (also on video)

*A sentence scramble exercise and answers (also on video)

*A dictation exercise and answers (also on video)

*A shadowing exercise on video

*A lesson test and answers

If you want to understand the English around you, the English that is spoken every day, in every interaction, and you want to USE the English that will allow you to sound more natural and connected to the language, this is the course for you!

This course includes about 10 hours of video which are broken down into sections so that you can study at your own pace.

Included in this course is a very complete course pack that will allow you to practice what you learn in the lessons. And, it's free!

Don't let idioms "hold you back"! "Jump in" and "get to it" "right away"!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for high-beginner to intermediate ESL students; it is not intended for native speakers of English.

ESL: Idioms Usage, Pronunciation, and Intonation

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Course content

Lesson 1: "get in" through "at first"10 lectures • 1hr

Lesson 2: "dress up" through "never mind"8 lectures • 44min

Lesson 3:"pick out" through "go out with"9 lectures • 40min

Lesson 4: "take part in" through "put away"8 lectures • 28min

Lesson 5: "look out" through "in a rush"8 lectures • 34min

Lesson 6: "hang out" through "ahead of time"8 lectures • 30min

Lesson 7: "point out" through "think of"8 lectures • 33min

Lesson 8: "be about to" through "break up (with)"8 lectures • 33min

Lesson 9: "wake up" through "back and forth"9 lectures • 37min

Lesson 10: "make sure" through "by heart"8 lectures • 34min

Requirements

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