Fresh as a Daisy - English Nature Idioms (Swahili-English)

What does it mean to put down roots?

Why would you be under the weather?

Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!



With clever multicultural illustrations, literal translations of the idioms, meanings in 2 languages, and English example sentences, Fresh as a Daisy explains common nature idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It's a perfect book to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students.



Fresh as a Daisy includes bonus material to support English language learners and promote culturally responsive teaching, such as links to:

English audio of the bookInformation about the history of the idioms in the bookAdditional nature idioms, their meaning, and historyLesson plans to help teach idioms while exposing children to other cultures

Fresh as a Daisy is a great resource to build language skills while having fun!



Other books in the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series (available in English and bilingual editions):



Icing on the Cake - English Food Idioms The Lion's Share - English Animal IdiomsWith Flying Colors - English Color Idioms