Aesop’s Fables: The Traveler and His Dog

A traveler about to set out on a journey saw his dog stand at the door…

From Rags to Riches

From rags to riches  From being very poor to being wealthy. WORDSrag: a piece of old cloth…

Precious Treasure Found Near an Old Castle

Listen here A young couple spotted something glittering in the grass while walking around  the Royal…

Eagle-Eyed

Eagle-eyed To watch things carefully and be able to notice almost everything. “Our eagle-eyed teacher corrects…

Eat the Rainbow

Eat the rainbow This phrase is used to encourage people to eat healthy foods as whole and…

Be As Fresh As a Daisy

Be as fresh as a daisy Full of energy and enthusiasm.  “After a good night sleep…

On the Crest of a Wave

On the crest of a wave Be successful for a limited period of time.  “The table…

Pain in the Neck

A pain in the neck  A nuisance.  “Robert is nothing but a pain in the neck.…

Sell Ice to Eskimos

Sell ice to Eskimos This idiom describes a person with such persuasion skills that they are…

Icelandic Alphabet Has No “C”

Listen here  While the letter “c” appears twice in the word Icelandic, modern Icelandic lacks it.…