Having Fun With American English Idioms
What you'll learn
- Students will learn common idioms while hearing an American accent.
- Students will understand the correct context of many idioms.
- Students will improve listening, reading, and speaking skills.
- Students will feel motivated and confident to use idioms in conversation
Requirements
- Students must be ready to have fun learning idioms!
Description
Thank you for considering my class, Having Fun With American Idioms! My name is Carole Bersani, and I will be your teacher for this course designed by me, a TOEFL-certified English teacher! Together, we will be able to improve your understanding and use of the American language by learning and practicing idioms!
Throughout the six lectures, you will see amazing improvements in your use of the English language. I'm confident that you will love this course, and I invite you to ask me any questions before you decide to purchase. You may use my email address, cteachr1@gmail.com. Please put the name of my course in the subject area.
This course is appropriate for all levels of English Language Learners. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), there are six levels of proficiency:
A1 Beginner
A2 Elementary
B1 Intermediate
B2 Upper-Intermediate
C1 Advanced
C2 Proficient/Mastery
Taking this course on idioms is a smart thing to do because learning idioms can help you sound more like a native English speaker. The idioms are explained in context by a native English speaker. There are many opportunities to practice what you learn, and the course is fun!
Each lesson within the course includes:
2-3 video explanations
10+ examples for each theme
Opportunities to quiz yourself on what you learn
Bright images and colors to motivate you
Currently, there are seven themes being presented, but if there is student interest, I will be happy to create more themes!
Weather
Greetings
Home and Family
Emotions
Food/Eating
Travel and Culture
Animals
This course focuses entirely on idioms. There are similar terms, which have very subtle differences. Here is a brief explanation of some of the similar terms:
Phrase = a small group of words that expresses an idea
Expression = an informal phrase related to an expressed action/feeling
Saying = a phrase made from memorable words
Proverb = a well-known, wise saying often from folklore/religion giving advice
Colloquialism = an informal expression used in spoken conversation
Idiom = a saying whose meaning should not be seen as literal
Who this course is for:
- This course is for English Language students who want to improve their vocabulary and increase their knowledge of some common American idioms.
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 24 Reviews
- 850 Students
- 1 Course
I have a solid and varied background in Education, backed by a Master of Arts in Education. I was a primary school teacher for many years, and I also have taught ESL to adult English Language Learners.
My experience volunteering with the Peace Corps helped me hone my teaching (and learning!) skills across cultural challenges. Living in another country for two years made me empathetic to language learners, and I remember making many mistakes and feeling embarrassed. I have a special place in my heart for people trying to learn English because I know how challenging it is to learn a second or third language!
I love teaching, and I love being silly while teaching. The course on American Idioms shows my silly side, and I believe that it helps to be able to laugh while learning.
I am grateful to Udemy because this is an amazing opportunity for me to share my love of teaching with students all over the world. I hope to create more courses in the future and learn from any feedback and comments that students are able to offer to me.