# 2. Find 12 idioms

You will listen to 10 minutes of conversation that are part of a longer conversation in a podcast. You have to "pick up" 12 idioms.

What

- Prepare for the listening task
  - Read "about noticing";
  - Read "about the conversation between Luke and Paul".
- Listen to 10 minutes of conversation.
- Notice the 12 idioms and write them down on a piece of paper.

How

- You may work on your own, or listen with one or two other students.
- Listen to the audio twice if you 've missed idioms.
- If you work in a group: make sure each of you understands the audio and has picked up all the idioms.
- Do not to disturb others (use earplugs and speak in a moderate voice)

Help

- Other students, teacher
- www.lexico.com (or other dictionary)
- Download the answers after listening twice (see assignment 3, list 3.1) and listen again

Time

- This activity will take between 20-30 minutes.

Result

- A list of 12 idioms on paper.

Ready

- Write down the meaning of the idiom(s) or try to guess it.
- Check your answers at the start of activity 3 (list 3.1)
- Start with another activity.

What you need

- A piece of paper and a pen.
- Please use ear plugs if you could disturb other students.