Learning Exercise
Find an Idiom!
Look up a Russia idiom from this book. Think about a similar American idiom.
What stands out?
- Material:
- A Book of Russian Idioms Illustrated
- Date last modified:
- January 25, 2020
- Created by:
- Irene Knokh
- License:
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Exercise
Commenting on similar situations.
Disciplines
Requirements
Look up an American idiom, either on a web, or find a book .Think of your favorite idiom in American English (or British English, Canadian English, Austrailan...etc.).
Now look at the Russian idioms. Can you think of something that's expressed differently but talks about the same (or similar thing/situation)?
Topics
Any-pick one or two
Type of Task
Learning Objectives
Understand the idioms and demonstrate appropriate use of an idiomatic expression in Russian-and in American English.