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Cover image for book Figurative Thinking and Foreign Language Learning

Figurative Thinking and Foreign Language Learning

By:J. Littlemore; Graham D. Low
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781403996022
eText ISBN:9780230627567
Edition:0
Copyright:2006
Format:Page Fidelity

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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.