English Idioms

English, baby!
A wealth of materials focusing on American usage, including slang and cultural materials. Message boards, chat room, movie reviews with built-in language lessons, free newsletter -- this site is very professional and very useful.

English-Zone
An extensive, interactive site for both students and teachers, including jokes that will "translate."

Everyday English
This extensive site offers audio-enabled idiom lessons and a quiz, along with a free email trial, links, jokes and an art gallery.

Get the Ball Rolling: Fun With English-Language Idioms
Using children's books by Fred Gwynne and/or a list provided on this site, students consider multiple meanings of English-language idioms.

Homographs, homonyms, homophones, and words with multiple meanings
A variety of resources.

The Idiom Connection
Idioms are arranged alphabetically and by category. Visitors to the site can check their understanding with a self-checking quiz.

Idioms--Definitions and Examples
Definitions and examples are organized alphabetically.

Speak, Read, Write
Idioms discussed by category, short stories, and information about finding ESL tutors.

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