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Idioms: Discussion Points

  • How do cultures and societies transmit values from one generation to the other?

  • Why are idioms and proverbs created?

  • Can you think about strategies in language learning that are similar to those reflected in proverbs and idioms?

  • Why are idioms and proverbs often difficult or impossible to translate to another language?

  • Draw a picture representing an idiom or a proverb, share it with your class-mates, and see if they get the idea!