Idioms: Why They’re a Challenge for ESL Learners (+ Engaging Resource to Help!)

Idioms can be baffling for ESL students. Phrases like “spill the beans” or “hit the books” don’t make much sense if translated directly! Helping students decode and use idioms fluently is key to natural-sounding communication.

Product Feature:
💡 Idioms in Action: 20 Engaging Posters & Task Cards
✔️ 20 idiom posters with clear meanings and fun illustrations
✔️ Task cards for practice & speaking
✔️ Printable & digital formats

Teaching Ideas:

• Idiom of the Day: Introduce a new idiom each day with a visual and class discussion.

• Charades Game: Students act out idioms for classmates to guess.

Role-Play: Create dialogues using 2-3 idioms for natural conversation practice.

Real-Life Use:
This resource helped my students go from confused to confident when hearing idioms in conversations or media. It’s fun, memorable, and helps learners sound more like native speakers.

 ✨ Make idioms fun & easy to teach!