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قلب

Herz

koro

corazón

قلب

sydän

cœur

दिल

szív

սիրտ

jantung

cuore

לֵב

心臓

심장

hart

hjerte

coração

сердце

hjärta

இதயம்

kalp

دل

tim

心

心

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The science of reading tells us that sight words are not stored in our visual memory and therefore we need to integrate sight words into our phonics instruction. In this post, I share information about Heart Words, an effective, phonics-based approach to teaching sight words, as well as a Heart Word Freebie to get you started!

Did you know that as a literate adult you have between 30,000 to 70,000 sight words in your memory? These are words you can read automatically, accurately, and effortlessly.  They are considered sight words because, well, you recognize them by sight!  But how did they get there? 

As a teacher, how do you help your students learn their sight words?  The answer is likely, through rote memorization!  This is because our intuition (not science!) tells us that words are stored in visual memory.  For many years we held the belief that if a student simply saw a word enough times they’d eventually learn it.  We sent home words lists for students to study and memorize, and drilled them with flashcards.  

While this method worked for some students, why didn’t it work for all?  We know there have always been far too many students who struggle to remember new words, even after many exposures.  

Recently, reading experts and cognitive scientists wondered if there might be a better way to help these struggling readers.  They began to look more closely into the science of how we learn to read.  What they discovered is that reading is NOT like visual memory- something else is going on and it should change the way we teach our students.  

What Does Science Say About The Way We Learn Sight Words?  

In his book Equipped for Reading Success, Dr. David Kilpatrick explains the mental process we use to permanently store words for immediate retrieval. This process is called Orthographic Mapping. It is how we take an unfamiliar word and immediately turn it into a sight word.  

In order for students to become “good mappers” Kilpatrick says they must develop three skills: 1) automatic letter-sound associations, 2) highly proficient phoneme awareness, and 3) word study.  

He believes that “the word-study aspect is the super-glue that anchors the words in permanent memory”.  This means students need explicit instruction on how to connect phonemes (sounds) to the written word.  

When trying to teach our kids to read and spell sight words we were relying on memorization and leaving out word study! It was as if we thought sight words were a special set of words that needed to be memorized and couldn’t be learned using sound symbol relationships!  We were wrong!  

Science now tells us that we need to integrate high frequency “sight words” into our phonics lessons.  Students use their phoneme knowledge to map the regular part of the words, then only have to “learn by heart” the sounds that are irregular in the word, thus the name Heart Words. 

What are Heart Words?

Heart Words are high-frequency words that appear most often in print. They are the first words we want to anchor into our students’ memory because they appear so frequently in texts. The ability to automatically retrieve these words allows students to read fluently and successfully.

Heart Words vs. Flash Words 

High-frequency sight words can be categorized into two groups – Regularly Spelled and Irregularly Spelled.

High-Frequency words that are regularly spelled are called “Flash Words”.  We want students to see the word and know it “in a flash”.  These words can be decoded using common phonics knowledge and letter-sound relationships.  The consonant and vowel letters make the sounds that we expect them to make.  Examples of Flash Words include words like did, it, can, and but.  63% of the words on the Dolch 220 list are considered Flash Words. 

High-Frequency Words that are irregularly spelled are called “Heart Words” because some part of the word must be explicitly taught and “learned by heart”.  Students will encounter these words often so they need to be able to read and spell them automatically.  Examples of Heart Words include said, are, do, and where.  37% of the words on the Dolch 220 list are considered Heart Words.  

In order to help all students become more successful readers we must integrate high-frequency words into our phonics lessons and explicitly teach our students the irregular spelling patterns for Heart Words.  

High-Frequency Heart Word Resource

Are you already feeling motivated and eager to begin integrating sight words into your phonics lessons?? Then you’ll want to take a look at my very own Heart Word Resource! It’s an amazing resource that I was so excited to create and am now thrilled to share! It includes teaching slides and student activities for 220 High-Frequency.

Take a closer look and download the High-Frequency Heart Word Activities here:

For years I “taught” my students their sight words through rote memorization, but now I’m learning that we don’t store words based on visual memory.  Instead of feeling bad about my old methods, I remind myself that once we know better, we can do better!!  I’m excited to help you do better and I hope the information I’ve shared today is helpful to you!

Be on the lookout for my next post where I’ll explain what Heart Word instruction looks like in the classroom and share more details about my Heart Word Resource that will help you bring more effective high-frequency sight word instruction to your students! 

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One of the most fascinating things about the English language is the depth of meaning that certain words and phrases can have.

Take the word “heart” for example. “Heart” has two major meanings for native language speakers. First, it refers to a major organ that keeps blood pumping through our bodies. Second, well, it is a symbol of love – especially romantic love.

Because the heart is such an important organ and
love is such a vital feeling that we all long to feel, there are many ways that English speakers use the word “heart” in their daily speech. 

The English language is
full of English idioms about the heart which refer both to the life-giving function it performs and the feelings it has come to symbolize. The following are some important and common English idioms about hearts that you will surely love to use. 

Bonus: Download a free PDF file with English idioms about the heart

1. Breaking my heart

Meaning: Caused emotional distress

This is maybe the most commonly known English idioms about the heart. You’ve probably heard this in romantic movies or television dramas.

When someone says that something or someone is “breaking my heart” you are experiencing emotional distress because of what is happening. Of course, this is commonly used to describe sadness and distress because of a romantic setback, like if your significant other wanted to break up with you.

You can also say something is “breaking your heart” if it is very sad. Like if you see a documentary about famine or the plight of refugees. 

2. Have a change of heart

Meaning: Changed my mind

When someone uses this English idiom, they are saying that they are going against a decision that they previously made. 

3. In a heartbeat

Meaning: Immediately

Heartbeats are quick and steady and when you say that you will be there “in a heartbeat” you are promising to get there as quick as possible.

It is also a way to pledge your help and support whenever someone needs it.

4. My heart skipped/missed a beat

Meaning: Startled or surprised

If someone is startled or surprised by events or by good or bad news, they might use one of these English idioms about the heart.

5. Lose heart

Meaning: To give up

If you “lose heart”, you no longer believe that you can accomplish something or that something is for you. You have lost hope and are ready to give up.

6. Steal/Win their heart

Meaning: Succeeded in love

If you “win” someone’s heart then you successfully gained their love. This is usually used with regard to romantic love and romantic relationships.

You can also say that you “stole” someone’s heart, it pretty much means the same thing: You won at love.

7. Have a heart of gold

Meaning: A good person

This is one of those English idioms about the heart that is used to describe a person. This is actually a very flattering phrase as it is meant to describe someone who is good and kind.

8. Have a heart of stone

Meaning: A cruel person, unsympathetic

This is the opposite of having a “heart of gold”. Someone with a heart of stone is considered cold and cruel.

9. Heart in the right place

Meaning: To have good intentions

If someone means well or is trying to be helpful, you can use this to describe them.

10. Heart set against

Meaning: Disagree strenuously

If you have your “heart set against” something, you don’t agree or don’t approve.

11. Heart set on

Meaning: To really want something

If you have your “heart set on” something, like a dress or a job, it means that you really want it. Nothing else will do or make you happy. 

12. Cross my heart!

Meaning: I promise!

When someone says this phrase, they are basically making a promise or a pledge.

13. Have a heart!

Meaning: Have pity or show sympathy

This can be said laughingly if someone said a slightly cruel joke at your expense. It can also be said sincerely if you are trying to get someone to empathize with you or someone else. 

14. Heart and soul

Meaning: Give everything, be enthusiastic

If someone says that they will give their “heart and soul” to an endeavor, they are pledging to give their all.

15. Pour your heart out

Meaning: Tell someone your feelings

If you “pour your heart out” to someone, you tell them everything that you are feeling. It also means that you are telling them a truth that you had been keeping to yourself.

16. Have a heart to heart

Meaning: Share an intimate conversation

If someone wants to have a nice long chat with you, they might ask if you can have a “heart to heart”.

17. Eat your heart out!

Meaning: Be envious or be jealous

When you hear someone say this, they are basically gloating over their good fortune. 

You can say it among friends as a joke, but be careful about using it among people who don’t know you well. They could take offense or write you off as a braggart.

18. Follow your heart

Meaning: Do what you want

When you “follow your heart” you act or make a decision according to your feelings. This decision might not be the practical one, but it is the decision that really speaks to you.

19. Know in your heart of hearts

Meaning: To be really sure about something

If you know in your “heart of hearts” that something is true, then you really believe it. 

20. Didn’t have the heart

Meaning: Couldn’t do it

If you “don’t have the heart” to do something, you were unable to do something because it made you uncomfortable. 

It’s also often used to mean that you were going to tell someone something that you knew would disappoint or make them sad and . . . you didn’t because you didn’t want to see them sad.

21. Take to heart

Meaning: Take something seriously

This idiom is used to say that you have heard and understood something and are going to take it really seriously.

22. From the bottom of my heart

Meaning: Sincerely

This is one of those English idioms about the heart that you will probably only see in writing or hear in a formal setting. It’s a way to express sincerity, so it can be used to say that you are
wishing someone all the best or are very happy for and
proud of them. 

23. My heart bleeds for you/My heart goes out to you

Meaning: I feel very sorry for you, I am sympathetic to your situation

This is another of those English idioms about the heart that is mostly used in formal situations or in written correspondence. It is a way to say condolences and
ask about their well being.

24. Bleeding heart

Meaning: Someone who is extremely empathetic

This might sound like it’s another one of those English idioms about the heart that sound like it’s flattering because it’s saying that you are basically a good person, but the implication is that you are “too good”.

“Bleeding heart” is usually said rather disparagingly or disapprovingly as it implies that you think that person is too generous and who is easily taken advantage of.

25. Find it in your heart

Meaning: Please help 

You can ask someone if they can “find it in their heart” to help you out with a problem. This is commonly used by charitable institutions to ask someone to help them with their endeavor. 

26. Tug at your heartstrings

Meaning: Appealing for sympathy or asking for empathy

This is another of those English idioms about the heart that is used as a plea for sympathy or empathy. This is another phrase that is often used by charitable institutions if they are asking for donations or help with their projects. 

27. Get to the heart of

Meaning: To understand the most important things

When you “get to the heart” of a problem or situation, you understand the most important aspects of it. You get to the core.

28. After my own heart

Meaning: Someone who shares your tastes and values

If you say that someone takes “after your own heart” you are implying that you get along because you are similar.

29. Know by heart

Meaning: To know very well or memorize

If you are studying for an exam and are sure you “know by heart” the subject, then you are confident that you know it very well.

30. Wear your heart on your sleeve

Meaning: Be open about your feelings

This is another of those English idioms about hearts that are meant to describe someone. Someone with their “heart on their sleeve” is open about their feelings. They don’t bother hiding their true opinions.

31. Heavy heart

Meaning: Sorrowful

If someone has a “heavy heart” they are filled with sorrow or are feeling intense regret.

32. Big-hearted

Meaning: Loving

If someone is said to have a “big heart” it means that they are thought to be loving and kind.

33. Faint of heart

Meaning: Cowardly

If someone is described as “faint of heart” they are thought of as cowardly.

34. Harden your heart

Meaning: Resist feeling sympathy

This idiom describes the act of becoming callous. If someone is a “bleeding heart” they might be advised to do this.

35. Heart in one’s mouth

Meaning: Nervous

 When you say this, you are saying that you are very nervous or scared of someone.

36. Nearly gave me a heart attack

Meaning: Startled or scared

If you say this about a situation like if someone came around the corner and almost bumped into you, you are saying that they scared or startled you.

37. Heart sunk/sank

Meaning: Felt disappointment or sadness

If you get bad or disappointing news, you can say that your “heart sunk” or your “heart sank”. 

38. Young at heart

Meaning: Youthful

This English idiom describes someone who is youthful and childlike. 

39. Light-hearted

Meaning: Having fun

If someone is described as “light-hearted” they are playful and having fun. It can also describe an activity that someone finds fun. 

Conclusion

English idioms are an important part of daily speech. Native English speakers will used idioms, along
with slang words and expressions, to give voice to their feelings and present ideas.

It’s important that you learn these English idioms about hearts as native English speakers will use many of these in daily conversation. To keep the conversation flowing, you need to be able to look beyond the literal meaning or translation of the word to find the hidden, deeper, meanings.

Take this list of English idioms about the heart (which we have provided for you in
a downloadable PDF) and try to memorize them. Better yet, show the list to an online native English speaking tutor who can not only help you understand their meaning better but who’s sure to have some other suggestions on English idioms about hearts that you would love to learn and use. 

Would you like this sound words list as a free PDF poster with pictures? Click here to get it.

We hear different sounds all the time. But how do we actually say them as words?

There are many different words for sounds. Let’s look at 42 sound words in English (plus some useful idioms with sound words).

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1. Sounds of things hitting things

Thud

The sound of something heavy falling and hitting the ground.

I don’t know why she’s dropping a brick from a high chair.

But it does make a fun sound.

Whack

The sound of a short, heavy hit.

This can also be used as a verb:

“She whacked him in the head with the pillow.”

Slap

The sound of someone hitting something (or someone) with an open hand.

You’ll hear this word a lot in idioms:

A slap in the face is used when someone has done something bad to you (given you something you don’t want or not given you something that you do want, for example), usually unfairly.

“I did all of the work for the project and then Sam gets the promotion — not fair. What a slap in the face!”

A slap on the wrist is when someone gets punished — but very, very lightly. Much less than they deserve:

“You heard about Hexon Oil? They polluted every lake in the country and only got a $2000 fine. It was barely a slap on the wrist, really.”

A slap-up meal is basically a massive meal — the kind of meal you have when you really don’t want to think about your weight or your health. Just enjoy it!

“I’ve sold the house! I’m taking you all out for a slap-up meal at Mrs Miggins’ pie shop!”

A slapdash job or slapdash work is work done really badly. I remember waiting in a cafe at Sofia airport, and these Austrian guys found it quite funny that there was just one plug socket in the whole cafe. And it was halfway up the wall. The designer definitely did a slapdash job:

“Don’t get that builder. He did such a slapdash job on our house that the roof fell in.”

Knock

OK, so “knock” is the sound that you make when you arrive at your friend’s house and hit their door with your hand.

There’s also the phrase “don’t knock it.”

It basically means “don’t criticise it.”

“Banana and crisp sandwiches are actually really good! Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!”

Rattle

Stay away! It’s a rattlesnake. And it’s rattling its tail.

As a verb, “rattle” can also mean “disturb.”

Think about classic action heroes.

They can fall out of planes, jump off the edges of mountains, survive car crashes, helicopter crashes and bike crashes; they can be forced to swim underwater for five minutes and then run 200 metres over burning coals.

And after that, they’re just fine, right?

That’s because nothing rattles them. Nothing!

Splat

The sound of something wet hitting something else.

Like when you throw eggs or rotten tomatoes at the visiting politician.

Or a water balloon at your friend.

Clunk

This is one of those words that sounds like it sounds, if you know what I mean.

It’s a heavy, dull sound.

Clang

A noisy, metallic sound.

Clink

This is like clang’s baby brother.

It’s a small, sharp sound — usually made when metal or glass touches something.

Patter

A light tapping sound.

We usually use it to describe rain:

“I love sleeping through storms, don’t you! The patter of rain on the roof and knowing you’re safe and sound in bed.”

When I was a kid (and for too long afterwards — she still does this when I visit) my mother would greet me when I came downstairs in the morning with:

“You’re awake! I thought I heard the patter of tiny feet!”
“Mum — I’m 37 years old.”

Clatter

Clang is noisy and unpleasant, right?

Now imagine lots of clangs. That’s clatter.

Smash

The sound of something breaking into a million pieces. Usually violently.

“Smashing” can also mean “excellent”:

“She did such a smashing job that we hired her full time.”

Slam

We usually use this to describe closing a door very loudly.

But we can use it for other similar situations.

You can slam the phone down (if you’re using a non-mobile phone, like the retro kid you are).

You can also slam a glass on the table. (Think tequila shots.)

If someone slams the door in your face, they basically decide not to help you or give you information that you need.

“I called the helpline about it, but they refused to help. Completely slammed the door in my face.”

You can also just “slam” something. It means “give a very, very negative review.”

“The New York Times completely slammed his new book. But I thought it was pretty good.”

2. Mechanical sounds

Honk

When I lived in Istanbul, I would play a game.

I would try to count to five without hearing a single car honk its horn.

I never got past three seconds.

Also — it was a terrible game. But I was bored.

Whir

A continuous sound — usually quiet, often calming.

Tick

We almost always think of clocks and watches when we hear the word “tick.”

It’s that tiny, short sound.

So it wouldn’t surprise you to hear that we can use the phrase “time is ticking” to mean “hurry up!”

“Let’s get started! Time’s ticking.”

If you’re a bit angry (not furious — just a bit), then you can say that you’re “ticked off.”

“To be honest, I’m a bit ticked off. I didn’t expect you to tell everyone about what I told you. It was private.”

“In a tick” can also mean “in a minute,” “in a second,” “in a moment” or just “soon.”

“Take a seat. I’ll be with you in a tick.”

Click

A small, sharp sound.

Think about a light switch.

Or this annoying guy and his annoying pen.

When you click with someone, you immediately get on well. You start talking and it feels as if you’ve always been friends.

“I’ve been friends with Gudrun for 20 years. We clicked as soon as we met.”

Bang

A loud noise! Usually sudden.

This is most closely associated with guns. But the building site next to my house also produces a lot of bangs.

If you go out with a bang, you finish or leave something in a super-dramatic way.

“Wow! His last day of work and he throws coffee in the boss’s face! Talk about going out with a bang!”

When someone bangs on about something, they talk for ages about it while successfully boring the life out of whoever has the bad luck to listen to them.

“If you could just stop banging on about your new computer for a minute, I’d like to talk to you about what happened last weekend.”

Buzz

The sound of something vibrating.

When we talk about the buzz of a place, we’re talking about that special energy it has.

Some cities (like Vienna) have a real buzz, while some cities (like Swindon) don’t.

“What I miss about Istanbul most is the buzz. And the food. But mostly the buzz.”

You can also buzz someone in when you’re at home, and someone wants to get into the building. It saves you from having to walk all the way downstairs to let them in.

“Hey! I’m outside your flat now. Can you buzz me in?”

Finally, you can give someone a buzz. It just means “give them a quick call.”

“Let’s have that drink on Friday. Just give me a buzz, and I’ll let you know where I am.”

3. Electronic sounds

Ping

This is the sound of a very small bell.

Think of a typewriter or a hotel reception desk.

Blip

A ping will last for a long time (piiiinnnggggg). But a blip is very, very short.

Think of a radar in those films with too many submarines in.

Beep

A blip sounds quite nice, but a beep can get very annoying very quickly.

I don’t know how people working as supermarket cashiers don’t go crazy. Do they still hear the beeps when they go to sleep at night?

4. Organic sounds

Snap

A sudden breaking sound — think of the sound of wood breaking.

I guess because it’s quite an unpredictable sound, we can also use “snap” as a verb to mean “suddenly get angry.” When you snap, it’s probably a result of lots of things building up.

“It was when her kid put his school tie in the toaster that she finally snapped.”

It also has a second meaning.

Have you ever tried to talk to someone, and instead of saying “Hi!” or “Good to see you!” or “Nice hair,” they just angrily shout at you — completely unpredictable and sudden?

Then they snapped at you.

“I wouldn’t talk to him right now, if I were you. I just asked him if he was OK, and he snapped at me.”

You can also just say “snap” when someone else has something that you have. It could be a plan, an interest, or something physical, like a T-shirt.

“No way! Snap! I’ve got the exact same phone.”

Finally, there’s a snap election.

It’s a general election that the prime minister or president suddenly announces — usually because they think they’ll win. All of a sudden, we’re voting. Again!

“She said she wouldn’t call a snap election. Then she did.”

Crack

It’s like a loud snap.

If you want to celebrate, you can do so in style — by cracking open a bottle of champagne:

“You got the job?! Awesome — let’s crack open a bottle, yeah?”

If you drink too much of it, you might find EVERYTHING funny and just crack up all the time. It means suddenly start laughing. A lot. Until your face hurts.

“I told him my idea, and he just cracked up. I didn’t think it was that funny.”

Crackle

Lots of small cracks.

Fire and fireworks crackle. And not much else.

Pop

A tiny, little, mini explosion sound.

Because it’s such a short sound, we use it in phrasal verbs to describe something quick.

You can pop out (go outside — but only for a bit):

“I’m just popping out for some fresh air. See you in a few minutes.”

Or you can pop in somewhere (visit — but only for a bit):

“When you’re in town, why not pop in for a coffee?”

Sizzle

The sound of food cooking.

Rustle

There are basically only two things that rustle.

Leaves (especially dry, autumn leaves) and paper.

To rustle something up means to make a quick meal — like a sandwich or some toast.

“You haven’t eaten? Give me two minutes — I’ll rustle something up.”

Rumble

A continuous, deep sound.

Think of thunder.

Or your stomach when you’re really hungry.

5. Water sounds

Fizz

That nice sound of bubbles popping. Think about sparkling water or champagne.

Squelch

You just need to say this word to understand what it means.

Go on, say it. Feels good, doesn’t it?

It’s basically the sound of walking in mud.

Gurgle

This is the sound of bubbles being created.

Imagine lying down in the green grass next to a beautiful stream.

What can you hear?

The gurgle of the stream of course.

And the lion. Look out for the lion.

Glug

If gurgle is a series of sounds, then glug is a single one of those sounds.

Think of how you sound when you’re drinking water quickly.

Drip

“Drip” looks like “drop,” right?

Well, “drip” is the sound that a drop makes when it hits something.

Splash

The sound of something hitting water (or any liquid).

Think of the sound of kids in the bath.

Or the sound at the end of a water slide.

If you feel like spending a little more money than you should, then you splash out.

“Yeah, it’s a bit pricey. But it’s my birthday. I’m gonna splash out.”

Trickle

This is the sound of liquid flowing very slowly.

Squeal

Don’t step on the rat’s tail. He’ll squeal really loudly.

Also, it’s not nice. Leave the rat alone, you monster.

Squeak

A squeak is a small, high-pitched sound.

Think of the sound of a mouse.

Or an old bed.

Or a door that needs oil.

I once had a pair of shoes that squeaked a lot.

You can also use the phrase “a squeak out of someone” to describe any sound coming out of their mouth at all. It’s usually used in the negative.

“Right. He’s coming. I don’t want to hear a squeak out of either of you until he’s gone. I’ll do the talking.”

Hiss

OK. Repeat after me:

“Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.”

Good — you’ve just made a hiss.

Swish

This is another word that sounds like it sounds. (These words are called onomatopoeia, by the way.)

It’s a bit like a mixture between a hiss and a rustle.

Creak

When you open that old, heavy wooden door.

Or decide to take your kids to a playground that was built in the ‘50s.

Then expect to hear a lot of loud, high-pitched sounds of wood and metal rubbing together.

A lot of creaks.

Scrape

The sound of something hard or sharp rubbing against something else.

We use this a lot as a verb.

You might have to scrape ice off your car on winter mornings.

Or scrape the pancake off the pan after you’ve burned it.

Or scrape chewing gum off the table. Seriously, why do people do that?

There’s also the idiom “to scrape the bottom of the barrel.”

We use it when we’ve almost completely run out of options, and all we have are the worst choices.

“Is this the best we can do? We’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel here. I mean some of them don’t even have faces.”

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Congratulations! You now know 42 sound words in English (plus some new idioms).

So let’s practice:

1. Have you splashed out on something recently (like a slap-up meal or clothes)?
2. What ticks you off the most?
3. Can you remember cracking up over something that wasn’t funny? What was it?

Answer in the comments!

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