10 New English Expressions You Need to Know

10 New English Expressions You Need to Know

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use 10 new English expressions in conversations.

Introduce the learning objective at the beginning of the lesson to give students a clear idea of what they will achieve.

What do you already know about learning new expressions in English?

Expression 1: Hit the books

Meaning: to study hard. Example: I have a big exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 2: Break a leg

Meaning: good luck. Example: Break a leg on your performance tonight!

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 3: The ball is in your court

Meaning: it's your turn to take action. Example: I've given you all the information you need. Now the ball is in your court.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 4: In the same boat

Meaning: in the same difficult situation. Example: We're all in the same boat with this project deadline.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 5: Piece of cake

Meaning: very easy. Example: The math test was a piece of cake.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Interactive Exercise: Matching Game

Match the English expression with its meaning.

Create a matching game with cards that have the expressions on one side and the meanings on the other side.

Expression 6: Cut to the chase

Meaning: get to the point. Example: Let's cut to the chase and talk about the main issue.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 7: Let the cat out of the bag

Meaning: reveal a secret. Example: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 8: A penny for your thoughts

Meaning: asking someone what they are thinking. Example: You seem lost in thought. A penny for your thoughts?

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Expression 9: Call it a day

Meaning: to stop working. Example: We've been working for 10 hours straight. Let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Interactive Exercise: Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentences with the correct English expression.

Create a fill-in-the-blank exercise with sentences that require the use of the new expressions.

Expression 10: Straight from the horse's mouth

Meaning: from a reliable source. Example: I heard straight from the horse's mouth that we won the contract.

Explain the meaning of the expression and provide an example for students to understand the context.

Review Exercise: Conversation Practice

Practice using the new expressions in a conversation with a partner.

Pair up students and have them practice using the new expressions in a conversation with each other.

Conclusion

You have learned 10 new English expressions that you can use in your conversations.

Summarize the new expressions learned and encourage students to use them in their daily conversations.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.