IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVELY TEACHING IDIOMS TO ESP STUDENTS
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an ESP course designed to teach students idioms used in academic and
professional settings. Quantitative and qualitative data collected in the study through participant observation and questionnaires indicated
the feasibility of teaching idioms in the course and the importance of further improving the teaching of idioms in the context of ESP by
incorporating practical ideas.
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