Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: Alliances and Conflict
Explore alliances and conflict with eight useful expressions, including close ranks, break ranks, paper over the cracks. Read the meanings and examples, then use the language in eight C2 discussion questions.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Eight expressions with meanings and example sentences
- Eight matching discussion questions
- One printable page
- Open-ended speaking practice
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A simple way to teach it
- Introduce the expressions and check understanding using the example sentences.
- Give learners time to prepare, then discuss the questions in pairs or small groups.
- Encourage learners to reuse the expressions and ask follow-up questions. Discuss natural alternatives; answers will vary.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
