This ESL lesson delves into widely used similes and metaphors, providing insights into their meanings and practical applications. The lesson is structured with a descriptive segment and a hands-on practice section, allowing students to enrich their vocabulary through engaging reading activities, matching exercises, and funny discussions on metaphors that don’t exist. This lesson is tailored for B1-level learners of all age groups.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
| Regular lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 14 metaphors and 10 similes | 60 min |
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Teaching guide
This is a regular lesson. There is no need for students to preview any tasks unless you have specific goals in mind.
Metaphors
- Better Half
- Black Sheep
- Couch potato
- Early Bird
- Night Owl
- Heart of Stone
- Heart of Gold
- Music to my ears
- A piece of cake
- A shining star
- Life is a journey
- Door is ajar
- Time is a river
Similes
- Work like a dog
- Smoke like a chimney
- Eat like a pig
- As brave as a lion
- Run like the wind
- As quiet as a mouse
- As hot as hell
- Swim like a fish
- As cold as ice
- As free as a bird
Contents
- Lead-in
- Simile intro
- Practice
- Metaphor intro
- Examples
- Reading
- Vocabulary match
- Vocabulary practice
- Quotes
- Errors
- Speaking
