Glossary term
What is Idiom?
In Apex Flow Academy, "Idiom" means: A phrase whose meaning is not in its separate words, such as touch base. It can confuse people who learned English as a second language. It is taught in Professional English for Work. Related terms include Active voice, Subject line, Plain language and Greeting.
- 1 course teaches it
- plain-word definition
The facts
What is Idiom?
A phrase whose meaning is not in its separate words, such as touch base. It can confuse people who learned English as a second language.
Where is Idiom taught?
Idiom is defined in Professional English for Work.
Which terms are related to Idiom?
Next to Idiom in the course glossaries: Active voice, Subject line, Plain language, Greeting, Friendly (informal), Sign-off (ending), Neutral and Deadline.
Active voiceSubject linePlain languageGreetingFriendly (informal)Sign-off (ending)NeutralDeadline
The hard questions, answered straight
Bold questions people really ask. Each answer comes from the course data or a settled Academy fact.
Do I need experience before I learn Idiom?
It depends on the course. Each course that teaches it lists its own prerequisites, and all are listed at intermediate level:
- Professional English for Work: You can read everyday English and follow the main points of a clear message.