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#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

FromEnglish Learning for Curious Minds


#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

FromEnglish Learning for Curious Minds

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 Exciting news: Episode transcripts now include live translations in 12 languages ? https://bit.ly/12languagesThere are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows we watch, and in everyday conversations. 
In this episode, we’ll look into the different types of idioms, how to learn them effectively and ask ourselves whether idioms really matter. 


Do people really say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”?
Alastair vs Kris
The four types of idioms
Do categories of idioms matter?
How native speakers decide to use an idiom
The two real categories of idioms that matter
How to think about idioms in English
Alastair vs Kris (the verdict)



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/do-idioms-matter
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Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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