EFL In-service Teachers and Teachers' Perceptions of Challenges in Teaching Idioms to B1 Learners

Teaching idioms in English language classrooms has been extensively investigated by researchers around the world. This study examines the difficulties that EFL in-service teachers and teachers face when teaching idioms to B1 learners and their perceptions of the cultural aspects involved. The findings indicate that teachers encounter challenges due to learners' difficulties with understanding the figurative meanings of idioms, limited availability of suitable textbooks, and a lack of opportunities for contextual learning. The findings also highlight the importance of culture in understanding idioms and suggest that integrating cultural insights can improve idiomatic proficiency and communication skills. The study emphasizes the necessity of implementing contextualized teaching strategies to address these challenges.