DAILY EXPRESSION MATERIALS

PERTEMUAN 1

Idioms about Feelings and Emotions

Tujuan

Peserta didik mampu menggunakan idiom tentang perasaan dalam percakapan sehari-hari.

Pengertian Idiom

Idiom adalah ungkapan yang memiliki makna berbeda dari arti kata per kata sehingga harus dipahami sebagai satu kesatuan.

Contoh:

On cloud nine

Bukan berarti di atas awan nomor sembilan, tetapi berarti sangat bahagia.


Vocabulary & Idioms

IdiomMeaningContoh Kalimat
On cloud nineSangat bahagiaI'm on cloud nine because I passed the test.
Under the weatherKurang sehatI can't come today because I'm under the weather.
Butterflies in my stomachGugupI had butterflies in my stomach before the interview.
Feel blueSedihShe feels blue after losing the competition.
Over the moonSangat senangHe was over the moon when he got the scholarship.

Dialogue

A : You look happy today.

B : Yes! I'm on cloud nine because I won the competition.


PERTEMUAN 2

Idioms about School and Learning

Vocabulary

IdiomMeaning
Hit the booksBelajar dengan giat
Learn by heartMenghafal
Pass with flying colorsLulus dengan hasil sangat baik
BookwormSuka membaca
Burn the midnight oilBelajar hingga larut malam

Example

A : Why are you studying so hard?

B : Because I have to hit the books tonight.


Dialogue

A : Did you pass the exam?

B : Yes, I passed with flying colors.


PERTEMUAN 3

Idioms about Friendship

Vocabulary

IdiomMeaning
Break the iceMencairkan suasana
See eye to eyeSependapat
Keep in touchTetap berkomunikasi
Fair-weather friendTeman yang hanya datang saat senang
Through thick and thinDalam suka maupun duka

Example

A : We should break the ice first.

B : Good idea.


Dialogue

A : Do you still talk to Andi?

B : Yes. We always keep in touch.


PERTEMUAN 4

Idioms about Work and Daily Activities

Vocabulary

IdiomMeaning
Call it a dayMengakhiri pekerjaan
Get the ball rollingMemulai sesuatu
In hot waterDalam masalah
A piece of workOrang yang sulit dihadapi
Run errandsMenyelesaikan urusan kecil

Example

A : Let's call it a day.

B : Okay. See you tomorrow.


Dialogue

A : Why is he nervous?

B : Because he is in hot water.


PERTEMUAN 5

Idioms about Success and Failure

Vocabulary

IdiomMeaning
Piece of cakeSangat mudah
Miss the boatKehilangan kesempatan
Back to square oneKembali dari awal
Go the extra mileBerusaha lebih keras
Hit the jackpotMendapat keberuntungan besar

Example

A : Was the exam difficult?

B : No. It was a piece of cake.


Dialogue

A : Did you apply for the scholarship?

B : No. I missed the boat.


PERTEMUAN 6

Using Idioms in Daily Conversation

Review Idioms

  • On cloud nine

  • Under the weather

  • Hit the books

  • Break the ice

  • Call it a day

  • Piece of cake

  • Miss the boat

  • Go the extra mile


Tips

✔ Gunakan idiom sesuai konteks.

✔ Jangan menerjemahkan kata per kata.

✔ Perhatikan situasi percakapan.


Example

A : You look tired.

B : Yes. I burned the midnight oil last night.


PERTEMUAN 7

Creating a Dialogue

Steps

Choose a topic

  • School

  • Friendship

  • Family

  • Hobby

  • Daily Activities


Dialogue Structure

Greeting

Opening

Conversation

Using Idioms

Closing


Expressions

Hi.

Good morning.

Really?

That's great.

I see.

See you.

Take care.


Requirements

Minimum

✔ 10 exchanges

✔ 8 idioms

✔ Greeting

✔ Closing


PERTEMUAN 8

Final Project

Video Dialogue

Theme

Daily Conversation Using Idioms

Example Themes

  • At School

  • In the Library

  • In the Workshop

  • At Home

  • At the Canteen

  • At the Market

  • With Friends

  • Weekend Activities


Project Rules

  • Work in pairs.

  • Duration: 3–5 minutes.

  • Use at least 8 idioms correctly.

  • Speak naturally and confidently.

  • Wear appropriate attire (school uniform if recorded at school).

  • Record in a quiet place with clear audio.

  • Add English subtitles (optional but recommended).

  • Upload the video to TikTok (atau platform yang ditentukan guru) sesuai etika bermedia digital.


Summary of Idioms

IdiomMeaning
On cloud nineSangat bahagia
Under the weatherKurang sehat
Butterflies in my stomachGugup
Feel blueSedih
Over the moonSangat senang
Hit the booksBelajar dengan giat
Learn by heartMenghafal
Pass with flying colorsLulus dengan nilai sangat baik
Break the iceMencairkan suasana
See eye to eyeSependapat
Keep in touchTetap berkomunikasi
Call it a dayMengakhiri pekerjaan
Get the ball rollingMemulai sesuatu
In hot waterDalam masalah
Piece of cakeSangat mudah
Miss the boatKehilangan kesempatan
Back to square oneKembali dari awal
Go the extra mileBerusaha lebih keras
Hit the jackpotMendapat keberuntungan besar
Burn the midnight oilBelajar atau bekerja hingga larut malam

Materi ini dirancang agar peserta didik tidak hanya menghafal idiom, tetapi juga memahami maknanya, mengenali konteks penggunaannya, dan menggunakannya secara alami dalam percakapan sehari-hari sebagai bekal untuk menghasilkan proyek video yang komunikatif dan kreatif.

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