Idioms Archives - Rachel's English

American English is full of idioms! Study the meaning of idioms and see them used in conversational English.

Shoe Idioms!

YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. All the vocabulary you need to go shoe shopping! Please SHARE it with everyone you know who loves shoes!...oh, and everyone you know who’s studying English . Video Text: David is such a goody … [Read more...]

Weather Idioms

YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Learning idioms at a conversational speed is difficult. In this video I’ll break down how to use the most common idioms related to the weather. Americans use these idioms constantly in … [Read more...]

9 Vegetable-Related Idioms!

YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Quick English Tips: 9 Vegetable Idioms! Video Text: David and I are just two peas in a pod. In this video, we're going to go over idioms relating to vegetables. This is a follow-up video to the video … [Read more...]

IDIOMS from AMERICAN FOOTBALL!

I’ll teach you how to understand and speak confidently using the following idioms (plus several more!): Pile On Drop the Ball Monday Morning Quarterback Moving the Goal Posts Hail Mary Please [SHARE THIS] with all of the … [Read more...]

Get 9 (nine!) easy-to-learn idioms to increase your fluency—they’re quick and immediately useful!

Idioms are a fun way to improve your English conversation skills. Here you’ll learn 9 must-know idioms and how to use them accurately in conversation. They all involve fruit! I think you’ll have fun with this. YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

Learn English Conversation: “All Set”, “I’m Good”, “Badger” and more!

Do you want to learn English the right way? The most important factor is to get as much English conversation practice as you possibly can. But sometimes it’s not possible to have a conversation partner in real time. Don’t let that slow down your … [Read more...]

ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Learn English vocabulary for clothing, and study the pronunciation and tricks to sound more American. Button down, bikini, panty hose, and more! Video on Stop T vs. No T YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

English Conversation Idioms: Through the roof, Packed to the Gills

Inspired by our podcast, in this conversational video, my husband David and I discuss idioms we heard this week. We talk about the meaning of through the roof, packed to the gills, commentator, second string, back up, fish out, fish around, hotly … [Read more...]

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

English Conversation practice: learn terms and phrases Americans use in conversation like “pulling your leg”, “just joshing”, the phrasal verbs “screw up” and “turn out”, and how we reduce words and phrases when speaking, like “suppose to”, “them”, … [Read more...]

Real English Conversation – Study Idioms and Reductions

In this real English conversation, learn how Americans really speak. Hear how they reduce words, and study the idiom ‘to die for’ in context. And see how to make a Peach Melba … yum! To see Hilah’s recipe for Peach Melbas: … [Read more...]

Idiom: a Lot on my Plate

I’ve got a lot on my plate. Americans love idioms: this is just another way to say “I’m really busy!” Learn how to pronounce this idiom and start using it in conversation. I know I use it a lot! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

English Idiom: Bite the Bullet

Learn the English Idiom “bite the bullet” and how to use it, and the American English pronunciation. When you feel comfortable with the definition, you’ll have to bite the bullet and use it yourself in conversation! YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]