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Default Re: Idioms

Oh, I just remembered a textbook that might be useful. A few years ago I taught a short course on idioms using Can You Believe It?

Each unit presents 10 or so idioms in the context of a "real life" story. First students read the story, then there are discussion and written activities in which they review the idioms. As far as idiom books go, I think it's good because they are presented in context with actual meaning. I think there are three levels.
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