Introducing idioms
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The document provides an introduction to idioms, explaining their definition, cultural significance, and the challenges they pose for language learners. It includes activities for understanding and creating idioms, as well as homework assignments to reinforce learning. The session encourages collaboration and creativity in exploring idiomatic expressions in both English and Norwegian.
Introducing idioms
- 2. Goal for today: What is an Idiom? Why and when do we use it?
- 4. Links to the Norwegian language: Come up with different ways of expressing the meaning of these words without using only that word (work in pairs). Død Sulten Trøtt
- 5. Definition: Idioms are phrases or words that we use to express ourselves creatively. They cannot be translated directly to another language because they are often linked up to culture. In many ways they are like speaking in riddles – riddles that are easy to understand for anyone speaking that language as a first language, but difficult for learners to get the hang of. Did you notice ”get the hang of”? That’s an idiom! What does it mean?
- 6. Idiom story Link: http://www.idiomsbykids.com/taylor/mrtaylor/stories/ch ristmas/santa-feeling-blue-start-story.html Illustrated idioms: http://www.idiomsbykids.com/taylor/mrtaylor/class200 22003/idioms/idioms2003/idioms2/slideshow/a_barrel _of_laughs.htm
- 7. Do we use any English phrases (Idioms) when we talk Norwegian slang? Like what? Work with a partner and come up with a few examples.
- 8. Do you know any phrases like this in English? From movies, music and books? Sports and games? Fashion and styles?
- 9. Get to know some common Idioms: What do you think they mean? (Work in groups in 3-4) Go nuts Bottom line Piece of cake Fed up with The joke is on you The bull in a china shop Not my cup of tea Pull someones leg Get a kick out of something Music to my ears Under the weather Feeling blue Not the sharpest tool in the shed Open a can of worms A dead give away Lose your mind
- 10. Idiom charades: Pick one of the Idioms from the list and act the Idiom out for the rest of the group. Make them guess which Idiom you chose.
- 11. Create Your Own Idiom Use your imagination!
- 12. Homework Example 1: handout text. Students find examples of Idioms in the text (All). Example 2: Rewrite a simple story and use as many Idioms as you can come up with.
- 13. Idiom for today: ”A for effort!” -Betyr at det er innsats som belønnes høyest.
Editor's Notes
- #5: – (Død som en sild, stein dau) – (Sulten som en ulv, magen skriker, utholt, holder på å dø av sult, kunne spist en hest). – (Trøtt som ei strømpe, helt pumpa, peist, helt ødelagt, helt ferdig).