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B2Adults· 45–60 minutes

Idioms & expressions with ‘run’

Build confidence with eight everyday expressions using run, then put them into practice through seven personal discussion questions.

What’s in the worksheet?

  • 8 expressions with definitions and examples
  • 7 discussion questions
  • Phrasal verbs and everyday expressions

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A simple way to teach it

  1. Start by collecting expressions learners already know with run.
  2. Study the meanings and examples, then ask pairs to create a new example for each expression.
  3. Use the discussion questions to practise the expressions in personal stories and everyday situations.

Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.

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