With this lesson, students will learn essential money-related idioms, including terms like ‘pay through the nose,’ ‘cost an arm and a leg,’ ‘make ends meet,’ and more! Perfect for helping learners confidently discuss financial topics in various contexts.
Download the printable wordlist HERE to help your students review more easily!
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lesson overview
This B1-B2 level ESL lesson focuses on common English idioms related to money. The lesson is available in both printable format for traditional classrooms and a digital 16:9 PDF presentation. The user-friendly digital format allows easy navigation in presentation mode with just a click of the spacebar, requiring no additional software.
Target Audience:
- Level: B1-B2 (Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate)
- Best for: Adults and older teenagers
Content Breakdown:
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- Warm-Up Activity
- Choose Correct Idiom
- Use Idioms in Your Own Ideas
- Discuss the Statements
- Match Idioms with Pictures
- Discuss the Questions
Extra Language Immersion:
Video and Quiz:
Includes a video on the ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ concept to boost listening skills and deepen understanding of financial literacy, followed by a quiz to test comprehension.