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Publication Date: 2013
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Helping Metaphors Take Root in the EFL Classroom
Lowery, Denise
English Teaching Forum, v51 n1 p12-17 2013
Learners of English as a foreign language often find it difficult to understand figurative speech, which relies heavily on metaphor. This article explores why metaphors challenge learners and presents ways to incorporate metaphors into EFL instruction to help learners understand figurative speech. Topics discussed include cognitive metaphor, environmental metaphors, and culture-based metaphors.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Figurative Language, Teaching Methods, Cultural Influences, Environmental Influences, Cognitive Processes, Abstract Reasoning, Comprehension
US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://www.forum.state.gov
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