Better English Lessons
Learning to Use Multiword Verbs
This site has interactive quizzes for advanced English language learners that tests knowledge of multiword verb expressions such as "Acting up," and "Airing out." [Site uses British versus American English.]
Study Languages
Study Spanish: "Hace" to Mean "Ago"
This site has a good explanation of the use of "hacer," in the preterite tense with time expressions to mean "ago." Examples in Spanish and English supplement the explanation. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Idiomatic Expressions With "Tener"
Fantastic explanation of idioms which focuses on the use of idiomatic expressions with the verb tener. This comprehensive lesson does an outstanding job of presenting idioms which use the verb tener. A short quiz, oral exercise and test...
TESL Journal
Activities for Esl Students: Self Study Idiom Quizzes
Vast array of quizzes and self-study exercises based on idioms and idiomatic expressions, categorized in a variety of ways (beginning with A, B, etc., by keyword, or by association with other groupings). Great practice for the ELL/ESL...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Prepositions Locators in Time and Place
This site is prepared by Professor Charles Darling of Capital Community College and breaks down prepositions by time, place, and movement.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: Refranes Y Dichos (Common Sayings and Proverbs)
This site has common sayings or idiomatic expressions are widely used in everyday conversations. Broaden your Spanish vocabulary and learn the phrases that make you sound like a native speaker when you use this site by Lingolex.
Other
Using English: Dictionary of English Idioms
Comprehensive collection of over 1,500 English idioms and idiomatic expressions, explained in simple terms. Contains examples from both U.S. and U.K. English.
Other
English Idioms Translated and Explained in Filipino
This helpful site, by a Canadian with a deep love of Filipino culture and language, provides the Filipino translation and explanation for a dozen or so English idioms, including "carpetbagger," "hit the roof," and "break a leg."
Scholastic
Scholastic: The Big Cheese and Other Idioms
Find out more about idioms through this informative resource. This site provides activities and ideas revolving around sharpening your knowledge of idioms.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Time Expressions With Hacer
This site is an explanation of the use of "hacer" in the present tense with time expressions. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Using Appropriate Language
Knowing the right language for your particular audience is a necessary skill for all writers. No one wants to offend their audience or appear as though they don't know their content. Learn these rules of thumb to become more familiar...
Dave's ESL Cafe
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs-two-part verbs that combine a verb with a preposition-are often difficult for English language learners to comprehend because they have peculiar meanings unfamiliar to non-native speakers of English. What does it mean, for...
Other
Isabel's Esl Site: Phrasal Verbs: Look or Look For?
A fun matching quiz for high intermediate or advanced ESL high school students.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The King's English: Prepositions
Part of H.W. Fowler's classic text on the use and misuse of the English language, "The King's English" (1908) section on prepositions focuses on their idiomatic nature. A comprehensive but a bit outdated manual, "The King's English"...
Quia
Quia: Ap Expressions With Tener
A set of four interactive games that focus on the vocabulary for expressions with "tener". If you click on list of terms you can print out a color-coded list of vocabulary words.
Quia
Quia: Spelling Bee
A fun pop-up game where students must choose the correct completion to the sentence. Their responses evaluate their mastery of the expressions with TENER.