C1 IDIOMS FLASHCARD SET 1

C1 IDIOMS FLASHCARD SET 1 — Empire English Online The visual shortcut to advanced idiomatic fluency

By C1 level, learners are ready to move beyond upper-intermediate expression and into the sophisticated, nuanced territory where idioms distinguish truly fluent English from merely competent English. This set takes the same proven flashcard approach as our B2 release — every idiom anchored in a vivid, memorable scene — and applies it to the more complex situations C1 learners actually encounter: high-stakes professional environments, subtle social dynamics, navigating conflict, reading between the lines, and holding the kind of conversations that demand precision and cultural awareness.

Every card is set in a recognisably British context, from oak-panelled courtrooms and Wimbledon's Centre Court to candlelit restaurants, rainy London streets, and the corridors of power. Each card presents a single idiom with a clear, learner-friendly definition and a natural example sentence, making them ideal for self-study, classroom display, or as digital content for teachers building their own materials.

Designed and authored by S J Macartney under the Empire English Online imprint, the set follows the same rigorous Cambridge-informed editorial standards applied across the full EEO publishing catalogue.

What's included 📁 32 high-resolution PNG files — cover image, welcome guide, plus all 30 cards, numbered and named for immediate use 📖 A clear, concise definition on every card — learner-appropriate, jargon-free ✏️ A natural example sentence with the target idiom highlighted 🎨 An original illustration featuring the Empire English lion mascot in an authentic British setting 🇬🇧 British English throughout — vocabulary, spelling, and cultural references consistent with the Cambridge examination tradition 🖨️ Portrait format optimised for both digital display and print — works as classroom posters, device wallpapers, or lesson slides

All 30 idioms covered Keep a Stiff Upper Lip · Have a Thick Skin · Throw in the Towel · Have a Gut Feeling · Bite the Hand That Feeds You · Beat Around the Bush · Read Between the Lines · Cut to the Chase · Speak Volumes · Keep Your Cards Close to Your Chest · Put Your Foot in It · The Tip of the Iceberg · A Blessing in Disguise · On Thin Ice · Go Pear-Shaped · Add Fuel to the Fire · The Last Straw · Get Out of Hand · Let Sleeping Dogs Lie · Pull Strings · Bury the Hatchet · Turn a Deaf Ear To · The Ball Is in Your Court · Jump Through Hoops · Throw Someone in at the Deep End · Burn Your Bridges · Have Your Hands Tied · Be on Your Last Legs · At the Eleventh Hour · On the Cards

Carefully selected to reflect the most useful and frequently encountered idioms at C1 level — covering resilience and character, communication styles, crisis and conflict, power and influence, and time and likelihood, with each card placing the target language in the kind of sophisticated context C1 learners will immediately recognise and need.

Who is this for? ✅ C1 / Advanced English learners — a clear, visually engaging reference that makes sophisticated idiomatic vocabulary stick, whether studying independently or as part of a course ✅ ESL / EFL teachers — ready-made visual aids for classroom display, vocabulary revision, and conversation starters, with no preparation required ✅ Cambridge exam candidates — idioms are central to C1 Advanced; this set covers core CAE vocabulary that appears most frequently in reading, listening, and use of English tasks ✅ Online tutors and content creators — high-resolution files designed for digital sharing, ideal for social media posts, online lessons, and student handouts ✅ Language schools and institutions — a cost-effective, professionally produced resource that complements any C1-level curriculum

About the publisher Empire English Online is a UK-based educational publisher specialising in Cambridge exam preparation and CEFR-aligned English language materials. Opening the door to the world. empireenglishonline.uk

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