What kinds of idiom exercises are available in Lingstar?
Lingstar offers a variety of speaking exercises designed around idiomatic language. These include:
- Idioms in context
- Guess the meaning
- Idioms by topic (work, emotions, money, travel and more)
- Conversation questions using idioms
- Mini-lessons (vocabulary extenders)
- Role-plays
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Which language levels are covered?
Lingstar covers levels from A2 to C1. Beginners start with the most common everyday expressions, while advanced students explore nuanced and less obvious idioms, with material matched to each level.
How does Lingstar teach idioms so they actually stick?
Instead of presenting idioms as a list to memorise, Lingstar introduces each expression in a real situation and then asks students to use it in a speaking task. Meeting an idiom in context and producing it out loud is what makes it stay.
Do I need to prepare anything before the lesson?
No preparation is required. Every exercise is ready to display on a monitor or interactive board and is organised by topic and level, so you can start teaching idioms the moment your lesson begins.
Are idioms grouped by theme?
Yes. You can find idioms organised by topic – such as work, money, feelings or travel – which makes it easy to match idiom practice to whatever subject your lesson already covers.
Can I use Lingstar for online lessons?
Yes. Each teacher receives a personal link tied to their account that can be shared with students. Learners open the assigned task through that link, so there is no screen sharing and no exchanging files – the lesson stays smooth from beginning to end.
Are the exercises suitable for one-to-one and group classes?
Both. Idiom exercises work well in individual lessons and adapt easily to group settings, where students explain expressions to each other and use them in lively discussions.
How does Lingstar help me find the right level?
The search bar lets you filter exercises by proficiency level with a single click, so you assign idiom practice that genuinely fits each student's ability.
Is new idiom material added regularly?
Yes. The Lingstar database keeps growing, with fresh exercises added on a regular basis, so you always have new expressions to bring into your lessons.
Are any resources available for free?
Lingstar offers a selection of free tasks to registered teachers, alongside premium materials available through a subscription. You can build full lessons from the free resources and add premium content whenever you need it.