Idiom of the Day

ESL Activities - 10 min activity for Whole class.

Introduce a new idiom each day. Explain the meaning, give examples, and have students use it in sentences. Keep an idiom wall in the classroom.

10 min
Whole class

How to play Idiom of the Day

  1. Step 1. Gather your group: Whole class. No materials needed.
  2. Step 2. Explain the rules clearly. Introduce a new idiom each day. Explain the meaning, give examples, and have students use it in sentences. Keep an idiom wall in the classroom.
  3. Step 3. Start the activity and keep time (10 min).
  4. Step 4. Debrief: ask students what they learned or enjoyed.

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