English Idioms & Proverbs

English Idioms
Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say . Even if you know the meaning of every word you may not understand the idiom because you don't undestand the culture behind it.
Proverbs are wise sayings that help teach lessons.
Click on English Idioms above and learn some idioms and proverbs. You might have heard some of them - anyway have fun!
BubbleShare: Share photos - Print Christmas Coloring Pages.

Government in Australia

Today in class we have discussed Government in Australia as we all know next week is the Federal Election Day 2007. We are going to spend some time on Australia and facts about its history, geography, tradition and language through the Australian Webquest that you are supposed to do on line. Have fun!
BubbleShare: Share photos - Delicious Christmas Recipes.

Family Footsteps Susila

Family Footsteps is a four-part documentary series, creating a sliding-doors experience for four young people by returning them to their migrant parent's homeland. Faced with challanges and surprises along the way interpid explorers live as locals, experiencing how their lives could be today if fate had taken a different course and their parents had not emigrated.
We have watched the documentary about Susila travelling in the footsteps of her family's past and confronts the issues close to her heart. India is vibrant with colour, spirituality and music, and it's the music that provides Susila with an opportunity to learn about the culture. India is a backdrop for the journey of self-discovery, as she finds out more about her family and culture and more about herself.

Assessment Tasks:

1. Interview 3 people outside your class (TAFE students on the main campus, neighbours, friends, relatives), who are the second generation Australians, about their connection with the background of their parents (follow the interview questions given to you)

2. Report in class about the people you have interviewed

3. Give your opinion about second generation Australians having connection with the background of their parents (in writing / oral presentation)

BubbleShare:

Festivals