# Learning English Idioms — Metaphor through pictures

> Visual and contextual learning for English idioms with explanations. (iPhone/iPad app by Kris Ramonda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-english-idioms/id6781926732 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kris Ramonda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781926734)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-english-idioms/id6781926732/reviews.md

## What is Learning English Idioms?

Idioms can be hard to understand, even after you learn what they mean. You can learn that a sitting duck means a person with no protection against attack, and still wonder: what do ducks have to do with it? When an idiom seems to make no sense, it is hard to remember.

Pictures can help learners remember the meaning of new words, but idioms, with their many parts and the metaphors inside them, need pictures that are crafted with special care. Research shows that pictures work in both directions: the right picture keeps the meaning in memory, and the wrong picture can keep a mistake there instead. Every illustration in this app is designed to carry both parts of the idiom at once: the literal words you can see, and the figurative meaning behind them. When you remember the picture, you have a pathway back to both the words and what they mean.

The app also explains, in plain language, why each idiom means what it means. This explanation is what makes the app stand out: an idiom that makes sense is far easier to remember than an idiom you have only memorized.

HOW YOU LEARN
You meet each idiom in a real conversation first, so you can see how people actually use it. Then you study the idiom itself: the picture, short questions that guide you into it, the explanation, and example sentences from real usage. You practice rebuilding the sentences word by word. Later, spaced review brings each idiom back for a little more practice, again and again over time. Practice repeated at the right times is how new language settles into long-term memory.

WHAT’S INSIDE
- 107 idioms in 18 themed chapters
- An original illustration for every idiom
- A conversation for every chapter, where the idioms appear in real use
- “Making metaphorical sense”: a plain explanation of why each idiom means what it means
- “Digging deeper”: where an idiom comes from, related idioms, or notes on natural usage
- Example sentences adapted for learners from real-world usage
- Tap any idiom to hear it read aloud
- Practice activities that rebuild real sentences and test understanding
- Spaced review with four modes: recognize the picture, match the meaning, choose the idiom that fits, and put the sentence in order
- Search and bookmarks, so you can find and save your favorites

The first three chapters are free forever. A single purchase gives permanent access to all 107 idioms. No subscription, no account, no ads.

WHY LEARN IDIOMS
Idioms are the spice of a language. They carry culture inside them, and they bring people closer, because an idiom says: we share this. English speakers reach for idioms at the moments that matter in a conversation. They also love to play with idioms, changing the words to make a joke or just to be clever. Using them well is one of the clearest signs of an accomplished learner of English. And they are simply fun.

WHO IT’S FOR
Upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English, and the teachers who work with them. If you love language for its own sake, its culture, its humor, its play, this app was made for you.

BUILT ON PUBLISHED RESEARCH
The method is based on peer-reviewed research on how pictures help second-language learners understand and remember idioms. The app was created by Kris Ramonda, an applied linguist and English-language educator at Kansai University in Japan, whose doctoral research examined exactly this question. The illustrations are by Nerijus Civilis, who also drew the pictures for the original study.

## Key features

- Original illustrations for every idiom
- Explanations of metaphorical sense
- Idioms in real conversation context
- Practice activities and spaced review
- Audio pronunciation of idioms
- Search and bookmarking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Units | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-english-idioms/id6781926732/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun app!

*2026-09-13*

Fun to learn English idioms with this app, plus the illustrations are top notch!

## Frequently asked questions about Learning English Idioms

### How does Learning English Idioms help users remember idioms?

Learning English Idioms uses original illustrations designed to visually connect the literal and figurative meanings of idioms. This visual aid, combined with plain-language explanations of their metaphorical sense, makes them easier to recall and understand.

### What is the learning methodology used by Learning English Idioms?

The app introduces idioms in real conversations, followed by study of the idiom's picture, explanation, and example sentences. It includes practice activities and spaced review sessions to reinforce learning and ensure long-term memory retention.

### How many idioms are included in Learning English Idioms?

Learning English Idioms contains 107 idioms organized into 18 themed chapters. The first three chapters are available for free, with a single purchase unlocking all content.

### Does Learning English Idioms offer progress tracking?

While the app features spaced review to reinforce learning, specific progress tracking metrics are not detailed. The focus is on repeated practice and review to help idioms settle into long-term memory.

### What devices does Learning English Idioms support?

Learning English Idioms is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### Is Learning English Idioms suitable for younger learners?

Learning English Idioms has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is appropriate for teenagers and older learners. The content is geared towards upper-intermediate and advanced English proficiency.

### How often is Learning English Idioms updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-09-11, coinciding with its release date. Further update frequency details are not provided in the current data.

### Does Learning English Idioms have ads?

No, Learning English Idioms is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no ads', and the hasAds flag is false.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-11

No release notes.

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