In this video, we will learn and practice some idioms to talk about people. That’s right, as you know in IELTS Speaking it’s really important to describe people and to know how to describe people, so this could be really useful for you.
Topics covered in this video:
00:00 Welcome
00:01:26 What is an Idiom?
00:02:44 Why we use idioms
00:03:21 Different types of idioms
00:04:03 Similes
00:05:15 Metaphors
00:06:31 Binomials
00:08:22 Euphemisms
00:09:51 Sayings and Proverbs
00:12:55 Idioms to talk about people
00:27:42 Cartoon with idioms in action
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I do enjoy this lesson, thank you <3
Thanks Keith, you are amazing!!
I've seen this video many times and "To be the spitting image of sb" is my favourite idiom ☺️ thanks a lot for these amazing lessons ♥️
Thnxs Keith this video is second to none.
Bionomials:day n night
thanks for this video. just out of my curiosity -> How can Adam and Sarah be bosom friends and at the same time be like chalk and cheese??? )))
Can someone with American English accent understand these whole idiomatic expressions?
Hi Kate am Faith,am from Nigeria I really want to learn, preparing for my test in the year 2023,this is my frist time that is why I want to start preparing now
Vertically challenged = short
I just loved this expression.
Thank u Keith to make us understand idiomatic expressions
When it comes to learning E, Keith is second to none.
Thanks sir
A very good example story at the end. You've made my day Keith. Thanks a lot.
Amazing video
My elder brother as bright as a button
what the 'not hear nature 'mean ?
Compare Canadian ,British closer Chinese really euphemism