Take it Easy
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Take It Easy has theme-based chapters, authentic contexts, and extensive communication practice making it easy for ESL students to gain fluency and confidence using American idioms and verbal phrases.All idioms are presented in their natural context from surveys and e-mail messages to greeting cards and movie reviews. Activities build student understanding and confidence so they can go from recognizing and understanding idioms to using them.High-intermediate to advanced ESL.
Chapter 1 Conversational Styles be at a loss for words / be driving at / bring up / come on / cut off / get along / go ahead / hold on / lighten up / put on / spell out / start over / take it easy / talk into / talk over / throw off / wrap upChapter 2 Business be on the market / bet on / bow out / branch out / build up / buy out / cash in on / change course / do business with / make money / make up / pay off / putout / set up / ship out / surf the net / take off / work outChapter 3 Residence clean out / coop up / eat in / eat out / fix up / get around / have over / hold on to / keep up / look out on / make room for / move in / move out / pass up / stay up / take one’s pickChapter 4 Crime be behind bars / be on the run / break in / do time / get away with / get out of hand / go to trial / gun down / hide out in / lock up / make off with / own up to / pick up / put the blame on / tie up / track downChapter 5 Love be fond of / be crazy about / bowl over / come across as / do in / drive crazy / fall for / fall in love / fool around / hold one’s own with / keep a stiff upper lip / keep an eye on / run into / shift gears / turn outReview Chapters 1-5 Chapter 6 Debate back up / be on the wrong track / boil down to / come to terms with / draw attention to / get hung up on / have nothing against / lose sight of / make a point / pin down / play out / point out / set aside / sum up / wrangle over / wreak havoc withChapter 7 Anger ask for trouble / beat up / be fed up / blow up / break up / calm down / cope with / cut it out / dish out / feel out of place / get on one’s nerves / get out / hand over / kick out / make eye contact / put up with / take its toll / take one’s mind offChapter 8 Driving and Directions back up / block off / end up / fill up / head for / keep on going / make a right/left / make good time / pull in / pull out / pull over / pull up / run over / slow down / start out / turn around / watch outChapter 9 Fashion come out / come up with / dress down / dress up / fit like a glove / go out of style / grow into / hang out / make into / put together / roll up / show off / show up / try on / tuck in / wear out / zip upChapter 10 Immigration blend in / clamp down on / come from / cut off from / do away with / drive out / go back / have the right to / opt for / pack up / put away / put down roots / scrape by / set out / take advantage of / wind upReview Chapters 6-10 Final Review Chapters 1-10 Appendices Appendix A List of Prepositions and ParticlesAppendix B Idioms Listed According to Prepositions and ParticlesAppendix C Idioms Listed AlphabeticallyAppendix D Student B’s Directions for Information Gap ExercisesTapescript Answer Key
