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Figurative Thinking and Foreign Language Learning

Figurative Thinking and Foreign Language Learning

1st Edition 2006

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781349544998
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition 2006
Language: English
Number of pages: 239
Weight: 454g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 14mm