This calendar is also a terrific resource for teachers. The phrases focus on basic sentence structure utilizing a variety of verb tenses. They range from the pragmatic to the whimsical. Your students will have fun maximizing their sentence formation with phrases like, "Marie is the prettiest girl in the class" and "The soup is neither hot nor cold."
The idioms are a bit more challenging and will provide one with a true appreciation of the beauty of the language. After learning some of the more intermediate idiomatic expressions like, "Once in a blue moon," "To be down in the dumps," "By the skin of one's teeth," and "To make a mountain out of a molehill," you will truly impress native speakers and other who have a working knowledge of the language with your own command of it. (Note: We've listed one idiomatic expression from each language we publish.)
The words are categorized by monthly themes with relevant vocabulary. The themes for this year include the following: FAMILY, AT THE TABLE, WEATHER/SEASONS, VERBS, CLOTHING, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, AT HOME, PROFESSIONS, SCHOOL, PARTS OF THE BODY, ANIMALS, AND SPORTS & LEISURE.
This year, all of our calendars have been translated and proofread not only by instructors but also native speakers. The custom-made plastic stand is a terrific complement to the calendar and is a basic red color. The Phrases, Idioms and Words are not related to one another, which allows us to give you a much wider selection of material for your enjoyment. We think that you'll agree that the quality of this new calendar is synonymous with excellence!
