This page of englishclub.com addresses such notoriously hard for ELL's aspects of the language as idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs. The concept of figurative language seems to be hard for ELLs of all ages. However, adequate competency in this area can be achieved through continuous practice and exposure to the language. This page provides references to thousands of idioms, proverbs, phrasal verbs, and slang of modern English language.
For ease of navigating, idioms, proverbs, and slang words are grouped alphabetically, as well as by category. Each item is accompanied by explanation and is linked to examples and a short quiz. There is also a separate link to more extensive assessments, where you get a choice of quizzes on a certain topic or containing mixed items.This website can be an excellent supplement for instruction on figurative language or a reference source for students that they can refer to when running into an expression they are not familiar with. The links to Sayings and Quotes can be used by students as a tool for enhancing their writing.
The website is a little intense as far as the amount of language on the page. However you could have a lot of fun with it and it's really interesting that it has both slang and idioms.
ReplyDeleteI typed in "U" on the slang to see what would pop up and I had a good laugh by what showed up. You could do a lot with this site!