Figurative thinking and foreign language learning
Auteur :
Littlemore, J. / Low, Graham D.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781349544998
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2006
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Many vocabulary items that foreign language learners encounter involve figurative extensions of meaning. To understand figurative speech, learners often need to employ figurative thinking. This book examines figurative thinking, considers its contribution to language ability, and explores the implications for language teaching and learning.