おうち英語｜イディオムを覚えるのにおすすめの絵本【イギリス在住TOEIC満点ママ】

今回はイディオムを覚えるのにおすすめの絵本をリストアップしてみました。

絵本 “Raining Cats and Dogs”

イディオムの意味を例文とイラストともに紹介してくれている1冊です。

絵本 “The World Is Your Oyster”

動物に関連したイディオムを覚えるのに最適な1冊です。

絵本 “Butterflies in My Stomach and Other School Hazards”

イディオムの意味を考えるきっかけになる1冊です。

絵本 “Reach for the Stars: And Other Advice for Life’s Journey”

幼稚園の卒園式や小学校の卒業式のお祝いに贈りたいような素敵な1冊です。

絵本 “You Are What You Eat: And Other Mealtime Hazards”

食べ物に関連したイディオムが登場する楽しい1冊です。

絵本 “Why the Banana Split: An Adventure in Idioms”

恐竜がやってきたので、みんな逃げ出すのですが。。。楽しいお話です。

絵本 “What a Wonderful Phrase: A collection of amazing idioms from around the world”

世界のイディオムについて知るのも楽しいですよね！

イディオムの覚え方のコツについて

AIツールChat GTPにイディオムについて聞く

Chat GTPに聞くイディオムの覚え方について

Remembering idioms can be a challenge, but there are several techniques you can use to help you learn and recall them more easily:

1. Understand the meaning: It is important to understand the meaning of the idiom, as it will help you remember it more easily. Try to break down the idiom and identify the literal and figurative meanings of the words.
2. Use it in context: Practice using the idiom in sentences or conversations to help reinforce its meaning and usage. This will also help you remember it in context and make it easier to recall.
3. Create visual associations: Create a mental image that represents the idiom to help you remember it. This could be a cartoon or a real-life example that relates to the meaning of the idiom.
4. Repeat and review: Repetition is key to remembering idioms. Review them regularly and try to use them whenever possible to help solidify them in your memory.
5. Group them by theme: Organize idioms into groups based on a common theme, such as animals or weather. This can help you remember them more easily and make connections between related idioms.
6. Use mnemonic devices: Create a phrase or acronym that helps you remember the idiom, such as “Every cloud has a silver lining” – E.C.H.A.S.L. – to help you remember the first letter of each word in the idiom.

Remember, idioms can be tricky to remember, but with practice and repetition, you can improve your ability to recall and use them in everyday language.

Headを使ったイディオムの例

Chat GTPに”head”を使ったイディオムの例についても聞いてみました。

1. Head over heels: This means to be in a state of complete confusion or disarray. It can also mean to be completely infatuated with someone.
2. Head in the clouds: This means to be lost in thought or daydreaming, and not paying attention to what’s going on around you.
3. Head start: This means an advantage that someone has over others in a competition or race.
4. Head honcho: This means the most important or powerful person in an organization or group.
5. Head over the parapet: This means to take a risk or to speak out publicly, especially when there is a risk of criticism or backlash.
6. Head on a platter: This means to offer something as a sacrifice or a bribe, often in the context of politics or business.
7. Keep a level head: This means to remain calm and composed, even in stressful or difficult situations.
8. Off the top of my head: This means to say something without thinking it through or checking the facts first.
9. Over someone’s head: This means to be beyond someone’s understanding or knowledge level.

Chat GTPなども活用しながら楽しくイディオムを覚えることができますように！

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Take care!

あみ