Understanding metaphor raises key questions about the relationship between language and meaning, and between language and mind. This book explores how this understanding can impact upon the theory and practice of language teaching. After summarizing the cognitive basis of metaphor and other figures of speech, it looks at how this knowledge can inform classroom practice. Finally, it sets out how…
George Braine.
Volume 2. Number 3, 1992
Summary: An exciting new collection by world-leading researchers in L2 learning addressing: Why do conceptions of Learning vary so much in L2 learning research? Is there a conceptualisation of Learning to which members of different schools of SLA can subscribe?-- Provided by publisher.
Understanding metaphor raises key questions about the relationship between language and meaning, and between language and mind. This book explores how this understanding can impact upon the theory and practice of language teaching. After summarizing the cognitive basis of metaphor and other figures of speech, it looks at how this knowledge can inform classroom practice. Finally, it sets out how…