British Bitesize Lesson #18: TURN

Anna's lesson focuses on the word 'turn', exploring its various meanings and uses. She explains how 'turn' can mean to rotate, change direction, or transform into something else. The lesson also covers idiomatic expressions and phrases involving 'turn', such as 'turn a blind eye', 'turn your back', and 'turn over a new leaf'. Anna provides examples and contexts for each usage, making the lesson engaging and informative.

What does the phrase 'having a funny turn' mean?

• Changing one's mind

• Feeling extremely happy

• Experiencing a sudden illness

• Turning around quickly

In what context can 'turn up' be used?

• To increase the volume

• To arrive at a location

• To switch off a device

• To change direction

What does it mean to 'turn a blind eye'?

• To look closely at something

• To focus on a task

• To ignore something intentionally

• To change one's opinion

What does 'turn your back on something' imply?

• To change direction

• To face a challenge

• To ignore or neglect something

• To support a cause

What does 'turn your nose up at something' mean?

• To be curious about something

• To dislike or reject something

• To be indifferent to something

• To smell something carefully

What does the expression 'turn over a new leaf' signify?

• To change one's appearance

• To read a book

• To plant a tree

• To start a new chapter in life

What does it mean to 'turn back the clock'?

• To speed up a process

• To change the time on a clock

• To revisit the past

• To move forward in time