Idioms Games

Idioms Games - 5 Engaging Activities for Fun, Fluent Language Use

Game instructions + 48 idioms with clear examples | 9 pages - colour + printer-friendly
Help your students master idioms through laughter, movement, and memorable teamwork

This Idioms Games PDF includes 5 classroom-tested activities designed to get students speaking, moving, and thinking in idioms. With detailed instructions and a full bank of 48 commonly used idioms, these games are perfect for reinforcing understanding through creative, active learning.

From miming and storytelling to idiom bingo, these flexible games can be used as warm-ups, reviews, or full-class activities.

What’s included:

• 5 game ideas with instructions:
• List of 48 idioms with classroom-friendly examples, including:
  • “Let the cat out of the bag”
  • “Go the extra mile”
  • “Bite the bullet”
  • “Burn the midnight oil”
  • “Throw in the towel” and more!
• Ready-to-use and adaptable to different class sizes and levels

Perfect for:

• B1-B2 ESL learners
• Speaking & vocabulary fluency
• Revision days, end-of-unit activities, and icebreakers
• Pairing with flashcards or gap-fill tasks

From “jump on the bandwagon” to “get the hang of it” - idioms become active, visual, and unforgettable.

Download the Idioms Games PDF and bring movement, meaning, and memory to your classroom today!