Want to strengthen your knowledge of English idioms?

English for Everyone: English Idioms is designed to help you grasp the meaning and usage of hundreds of everyday English expressions used by native speakers.

Enhance your practical English skills

Boost your confidence in both spoken and written English by learning to link the literal and figurative meanings of popular phrases like “on cloud nine,” “snowed under,” and many others.

With online audio support, real-life example sentences, collocations, and notes on common pitfalls, English for Everyone: English Idioms equips you to move from advanced to fluent English in professional and social settings alike.

About English For Everyone

English for Everyone is a complete series of study guides and practice books created for teenagers and adults at all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The program combines a clear and engaging layout with practical resources for both classroom teaching and independent self-study, supporting learners in developing speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Whether you need ESL teaching materials or a structured pathway for learning English as a second language, the English for Everyone series offers:

• Practical examples: New topics explained in context through clear, visual, and color-coded illustrations.
• Audio resources: Integrated audio recordings for every unit, offering essential listening and speaking practice. (All supplementary audio is available via the DK English for Everyone website and mobile app for iOS/Android.)
• Easy navigation: Well-structured units for quick reference and effective teaching.
• Grammar breakdowns: Visual explanations of key grammar points, helping learners construct even complex sentences with ease.
• Visual vocabulary aids: Illustrated word lists and common phrases provided throughout the book for better recall and understanding.

Aligned with international exams and standards

The English for Everyone series prepares learners for major global English-language exams and frameworks, including:

• CEFR
• TOEFL
• IELTS
• TOEIC