There are an estimated 15,000 idioms in the English language, of which at least 5,500 are in regular use.
This Resource Book is for teachers whose students have already reached a good level of English (intermediate and above), but who find - not surprisingly - that idiomatic language in the workplace is confusing, or even incomprehensible. Non-native speakers at this level are often reluctant to admit that they don't understand idiomatic language, with potentially damaging consequences.
How Idioms Work illustrates in vivid, close-up imagery, a literal representation of high-frequency idioms chosen specifically for their lexical value in the workplace. The book is ideal for a) complementing functional lessons such as telephoning, emailing, meetings or business socializing; b) intensive or short-term courses; and c) as a filler or icebreaker to add fun, motivation and variety to any lesson.