10 Common Phrases and What to Use Instead. Teach students to replace clichés with authentic expressions for more natural and effective English. Free Classroom Poster
10 Common Phrases and What to Use Instead
10 Common Phrases and What to Use Instead
Expressions like “at the end of the day” and “in my opinion” are often taught early on in ESL classes. While these phrases are useful, overuse can make student writing feel predictable or robotic. Our free classroom poster lists 10 Common Phrases and What to Use Instead, promoting fresher, clearer alternatives.
What’s on the poster?
- 10 widely used phrases and idioms that have become clichés
- Natural and concise alternatives used in modern English
- Real-life examples to show the improved flow and tone
Why teach phrase variety: Replacing outdated or overused phrases encourages creativity and helps learners sound more like native speakers. This improves both written and spoken English, which is especially useful for test prep, presentations, and formal writing.
Activity Ideas:
Weekly “phrase of the week” focus using the poster.
Group writing exercises where students must replace clichés in sample texts.
Debate or discussion exercises that ban specific phrases.
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