Learning activity 1

Evidence: A world of images

In this evidence, you have to create at least seven mnemonic cards that will
help you remember the meaning of seven idioms in English. You should include
a drawing representing the idiom, two examples, and the corresponding
translation into Colombian Spanish (if possible).

Look at the example below:

Idiom: Examples:

To bark up the wrong tree. 1. If he wants me to lend him some money, he is

barking up the wrong tree. I know he never pays back.
Definitions:
2. She’s barking up the wrong tree if she thinks he’s
 To look for something in going to leave his wife for her.
the wrong place.
In Colombian spanish:
 To ask the wrong person.
Mear fuera del tiesto.
 To have
completely misunderstood
something.

 To take the wrong course

Fuente de imágenes: SENA

Note: you have to create the examples and definitions. Do not plagiarize.

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Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

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requeridos.
ACTIVITY ENGLISH IDIOMS

CARD MNEMONIC No 1

Idiom: Examples:
To hit the books
 If you don't hit to the books, you are going to
Definitions: lose the test.

 To study with dedication In Colombian Spanish:

Pegarle al estudio

CARD MNEMONIC No 2

Idiom: Examples:
To hit the sack
 I’m going to hit the sack, I’m very tired and
Definitions: I’ve to wake up early.

 Going to sleep. In Colombian Spanish:

Irse a foquiar
CARD MNEMONIC No 3

Idiom: Examples:
To be up in the air.
 I don't like being in the air, you need to
Definitions: define my situation.

 To be in the indefiniteness In Colombian Spanish:

Ni raja, ni presta el hacha.

CARD MNEMONIC No 4

Idiom: Examples:
To stab someone in the back.
 She stabbed in the back her best friend,
Definitions: cheating her with her boyfriend.

 To betray an engagement In Colombian Spanish:

Dar la puñalada trapera.

CARD MNEMONIC No 5

Idiom:
Examples:
To lose your touch.
 He lost his touch with the girls on the disco.
Definitions:
In Colombian Spanish:
 To lose a skill
Perder el año.

CARD MNEMONIC No 6

Examples:
Idiom:
To go cold turkey.
 I go cold turkey many years ago, I left
cigarette because I was getting sick from
Definitions:
smoking so much.
 Quitting a habit suddenly
In Colombian Spanish:

Dejar la pelicula.
CARD MNEMONIC No 7

Examples:
Idiom:
To face the music.
 You have to face the music, think about
yourself and not fool yourself. Your family is
Definitions:
worried about you.
 To face reallity
In Colombian Spanish:

Ponerle el pecho a la brisa.