Idioms: Animals

Idioms: Animals

Idioms: Animals

Unlock the animal idioms that color everyday English—and finally understand what they have to do with people
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Our courses are two-way conversations

We believe in active engagement as the most effective teaching method. That's why you will have a voice in shaping your course according to your own goals.

Why take this course?

The English language is full of animals. From the boardroom to the group chat, native speakers are constantly "letting the cat out of the bag," telling someone to "hold their horses," or admitting they have "butterflies in their stomach"—and none of it has anything to do with actual animals. These common English idioms are so deeply embedded in everyday conversation that fluent speakers use them without a second thought, which can leave learners feeling like they've missed something. This course brings you inside the menagerie so you never get left in the dark again.

What you will learn

You'll master twenty high-frequency animal idioms through engaging activities, real-world contexts, and practical exercises that build both comprehension and active usage. Each lesson includes visual associations, conversation practice, and situational applications that help you understand the full range of these everyday English expressions, from formal business contexts to the kind of casual, colorful language that makes you sound truly fluent.

Pre-requisites

None

Course details

Experience level:
Intermediate
Course length:
4 lessons
Estimated time:
101 minutes

Course syllabus

Lesson 1: Feelings


Lesson 2: Communication


Lesson 3: Preparation and Success


Lesson 4: Handling Situations


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