01 – Idioms and Other Oddities of the English Language

At a Glance

Course Description

In the study of linguistics, an idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. We will explore the meaning, origin, and history of idioms we use every day and others that may be unfamiliar to you. English language idioms can be regional, national, and international, as 58 countries use English as an official language.

Instructor

Beth Larabee holds degrees in Agronomy and Soil Science from Iowa State University. She has experience in research, teaching, and extension roles, for ISU, the Leopold Center, and the Des Moines Area Community College. She now teaches diverse OLLI courses and enjoys inspiring others through lifelong learning.