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Figurative Language in Language Learning by sylviakar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses how conceptual metaphors are expressed differently across languages and how this can present difficulties for foreign language learners. It describes research examining metaphorical extensions of words using corpora. For example, a study comparing English and Italian found that while both languages use the word "mouth" figuratively, Italian has a richer set of expressions. The document suggests language teachers could help students learn target language metaphors by discussing patter
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- sylviakar
- Language
- EN