Help your students learn and understand common English idioms with this engaging and practical resource! Perfect for all learners—and especially supportive for ELL/ESL students—this set introduces idioms with clear explanations, examples, and activities that make figurative language fun and memorable.

Why Teachers Love It

• Makes figurative vs literal language easy to understand
• Provides a handy reference list of idioms students can use again and again
• Includes an illustration activity that reinforces comprehension through creativity
• Supports non-native speakers in making sense of tricky expressions
• Fun, flexible resource—works for whole class, small groups, or independent work

What’s Inside

• Quick Handout explaining how idioms use figurative vs literal meaning
• Reference List of Common Idioms grouped by category (Color, Food, Animal, Body, Location, Verb idioms) with definitions
• Illustration Activity where students draw their favorite idiom and add one not on the list (option to include idioms from their native language for cultural connection)

Why It Works

Idioms can be one of the hardest parts of English to master—especially for non-native speakers. This resource breaks them down into clear categories with definitions and visuals, giving students both a reference tool and an engaging creative outlet to deepen understanding and retention.