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Metaphors in Learner English

Author : Susan Nacey
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027271569
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Metaphors in Learner English written by Susan Nacey and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents results from a corpus-based investigation into the metaphorical production of foreign language learners, comparing texts written by Norwegian (L2) learners of English with those written by British (L1) students. Three types of questions are addressed. The first has empirically measured answers: For example, do L2 English writers produce more metaphors than L1 novice writers? How frequent are novel metaphors in an L2, as compared with an L1? The second type has more subjective answers: How creatively do L2 English learners employ metaphor? Are they even expected to be able to produce metaphor at all? The third type combines theoretical and methodological perspectives: How is metaphorical creativity identified? What is the potential role of metaphoric competence? Most importantly, how are metaphors identified? To this end, the newly-developed ‘Metaphor Identification Procedure’ is tested and critiqued. This book is intended for metaphor researchers, corpus linguists, applied linguists and language educators.

Metaphors for Learning

Author : Erich A. Berendt
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027291608
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Book Synopsis Metaphors for Learning by : Erich A. Berendt

Download or read book Metaphors for Learning written by Erich A. Berendt and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-13 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Contemporary Metaphor Theory (CMT) research has predominantly focused on the English language with few studies of others and even less systematic comparative work. This volume focuses on the discourse domain of LEARNING (formal, technical and informal aspects) and brings together a variety of language perspectives, some specifically comparative, on aspects of learning from historical transformations in metaphoric language use through contemporary social values and classroom discourse to planning for the future in educational policy to see how conceptual metaphoric patterns and conventional metaphors with related figurative language impact on social values and culturally conditioned perspectives in learning. Most papers reflect Lakoffian conceptual metaphoric research including critical evaluation of analytical issues. Languages included are Arabic, Chinese, English, Hungarian, Japanese, Malay, Polish, Russian and the South African language area. Most papers utilize extensive data including such genre as technical writing, essays, conversational interaction, newspaper corpus and proverbs.

Metaphors & Analogies

Author : Rick Wormeli
Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1571107584
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Metaphors & Analogies written by Rick Wormeli and published by Stenhouse Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaphors show students how to make connections between the concrete and the abstract, prior knowledge and unfamiliar concepts, and language and image. But teachers must learn how to use metaphors and analogies strategically and for specific purposes, helping students discover and deconstruct effective comparisons. Metaphors & Analogies is filled with provocative illustrations of metaphors in action and practical tips.

Metaphors and Other Challenges for Learners of American English

Author : Carol D. Fulmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781695430129
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Metaphors and Other Challenges for Learners of American English by : Carol D. Fulmer

Download or read book Metaphors and Other Challenges for Learners of American English written by Carol D. Fulmer and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a handy reference for anyone wanting to help other people with their American English. It contains examples of trouble spots frequently encountered by non-native speakers. Metaphors are particularly puzzling to a new learner. This book identifies and explains over 3,000 such idiomatic expressions, arranged for easy reference by any language coach or teacher. Non-natives learning English sometimes do not realize the impact of their use of American four-letter words in mixed company. We list here over five dozen minced oaths and masked swear words that are safer alternatives to use in most circumstances. We have also included a list of over 200 similes which a learner may encounter in talking, reading, and using media such as television. The section on homophones provides backup for countless possible discussions about sound changes in American English. The learner expecting only five vowels is in for a puzzling surprise. More like ten different vowel sounds will be detected by a good mimic. Then the puzzle gets worse, as English is full of glides which differ depending upon the native user's dialect. We don't have the answer for this dilemma, short of a course in English phonology. But we provide here a list of over 300 homophone pairs for reference whenever such a discussion comes up. There is also a useful list of over 150 pairs of antonyms, words with opposite meanings. We do not include the more easily learned pairs such as conformist/non-conformist or American/un-American, but instead list the more difficult pairs, from absent/present to tomorrow/yesterday or X-axis/Y-axis. Teachers of advanced learners can create lots of discussion by referring to our unique list which we call Frozen Pairs. It is a sample of speech rigidity which is hard to defend or explain; by agreement it is "just that way." For example, why do we typically say to put on our shoes and socks when that sequence is not logical? If learners do use the non-typical order, you might use this list to help them avoid "sounding like foreigners". Learners are also likely to hear many phrases in ordinary speech that were not readily classified in any of the above groups. We have listed almost 100 of these under Other Expressions. Then, our eclectic collection of folk wisdom gives nearly 200 opportunities for discussions in American English on a variety of topics. In individual tutoring or in group classes, any single one of these sayings can trigger enthusiastic and revealing discussions which may well prove to be cross-culturally interesting for all concerned. Finally, we have included a section on palindromes, words or phrases which read the same backwards and forwards. After all your effort helping others, you might like to relax and use this as your own challenge. It is definitely not for learners, but just for your own use.

Learn Natural English

Author : L Houghton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781656291899
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Learn Natural English written by L Houghton and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English language is full of metaphors and similes. This book groups 70 metaphors into 5 categories: animal metaphors, sports metaphors, body metaphors, weather metaphors, and natural disaster metaphors. Each metaphor is explained in the following way: 1. The most common version of the metaphor, and its meaning. 2. Examples of the metaphor in use by English speakers. 3. Questions and discussion points. 4. Other forms and further information Each example is taken from a corpus of natural, authentic English used by native speakers. Sources include newspapers and magazines, blogs and journals, and more. So, are you a chicken (p.11) or a black sheep (p. 20) ? Was it a false start (p.27) or a slam dunk (p.35)? The ball's in your court (p.24) ! Don't be gloomy (p. 59), keep a cool head (p.44)! Learn all 70 of these natural English metaphors and increase your English skills to native-like ability.

You're Toast and Other Metaphors We Adore

Author : Nancy Loewen
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1404862706
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Book Synopsis You're Toast and Other Metaphors We Adore by : Nancy Loewen

Download or read book You're Toast and Other Metaphors We Adore written by Nancy Loewen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a BRIGHT IDEA: read this book. It's a PIECE OF CAKE. And trust us; no one will call you A TURKEY. For more metaphors, look inside.

Metaphors for Learning

Author : Erich Adalbert Berendt
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789027223760
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (237 download)

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Book Synopsis Metaphors for Learning by : Erich Adalbert Berendt

Download or read book Metaphors for Learning written by Erich Adalbert Berendt and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Printbegrænsninger: Der kan printes 10 sider ad gangen og max. 40 sider pr. session

Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors

Author : P.R. Wilkinson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134474148
Total Pages : 2991 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (344 download)

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Book Synopsis Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors by : P.R. Wilkinson

Download or read book Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors written by P.R. Wilkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 2991 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.

Metaphors & Other Challenges for Learners of American English

Author : Carol D Fulmer
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (945 download)

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Book Synopsis Metaphors & Other Challenges for Learners of American English by : Carol D Fulmer

Download or read book Metaphors & Other Challenges for Learners of American English written by Carol D Fulmer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a handy reference for anyone wanting to help other people with their American English. It contains examples of trouble spots frequently encountered by non-native speakers. Metaphors are particularly puzzling to a new learner. This book identifies and explains over 4,000 such idiomatic expressions, arranged for easy reference by any language coach or teacher. Non-natives learning English sometimes do not realize the impact of their use of American four-letter words in mixed company. We list here over 100 minced oaths and masked swear words that are safer alternatives to use in most circumstances. We have also included a list of over 200 similes which a learner may encounter in talking, reading, and using media such as television. The section on homophones provides backup for countless possible discussions about sound changes in American English. The learner expecting only five vowels is in for a puzzling surprise. More like ten different vowel sounds will be detected by a good mimic. Then the puzzle gets worse, as English is full of glides which differ depending upon the native user's dialect. We don't have the answer for this dilemma, short of a course in English phonology. But we provide here a list of over 300 homophone pairs for reference whenever such a discussion comes up. There is also a useful list of over 150 pairs of antonyms, words with opposite meanings. We do not include the more easily learned pairs such as conformist/non-conformist or American/un-American, but instead list the more difficult pairs, from absent/present to tomorrow/yesterday or X-axis/Y-axis. Teachers of advanced learners can create lots of discussion by referring to our unique list which we call Frozen Pairs. It is a sample of speech rigidity which is hard to defend or explain; by agreement it is "just that way." For example, why do we typically say to put on our shoes and socks when that sequence is not logical? If learners do use the non-typical order, you might use this list to help them avoid "sounding like foreigners". Learners are also likely to hear many phrases in ordinary speech that were not readily classified in any of the above groups. We have listed 100 of these under Other Expressions. Then, our eclectic collection of folk wisdom gives 200 opportunities for discussions in American English on a variety of topics. In individual tutoring or in group classes, any single one of these sayings can trigger enthusiastic and revealing discussions which may well prove to be cross-culturally interesting for all concerned. Finally, we have included a section on palindromes, words or phrases which read the same backwards and forwards. After all your effort helping others, you might like to relax and use this as your own challenge. It is definitely not for learners, but just for your own use.

Metaphor in Educational Discourse

Author : Lynne Cameron
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441175644
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Metaphor in Educational Discourse written by Lynne Cameron and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2003-03-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Metaphor in Educational Discourse is a superb piece of applied linguistics research that integrates Vygotsky's theory of concepts with current work on metaphor into a coherent framework for investigating how teachers and learners negotiate figurative language in order to promote development in the classroom setting. In what is likely to become the standard for future studies in this area, Lynne Cameron meticulously demonstrates the central role of linguistic metaphors in classroom learning - designed to lead learners to a deeper understanding of complex mathematical and scientific concepts.' James P. Lantolf, Professor of Applied Linguistics, The Pennsylvania State University. This book reports research into metaphor in use with school students. The setting for the research is a UK school and the participants are around ten years old, with their first language well established but still developing concepts and understandings. Close examination of a corpus of classroom spoken discourse reveals how metaphor is employed by their teachers, not just in explaining ideas, but, in managing and mediating the activity of the classroom and the learning of the students. Particular issues discussed include: the problems of identifying metaphors in spoken discourse, the conventionalism of metaphors in the discourse of socio-cultural groups, and how a socio-cultural approach can account for systematicity in metaphor use.

Meanings and Metaphors

Author : Gillian Lazar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521774369
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book Meanings and Metaphors written by Gillian Lazar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively collection of vocabulary activities which provide opportunities to use language creatively and to engage in cross-cultural comparisons. Meanings and Metaphors contains a lively collection of vocabulary activities which will open up the world of figurative language to students of intermediate level and above. Each of the 34 photocopiable units has a clear step-by-step lesson plan for the busy teacher which includes a useful background information section for extra support. All the words and expressions included in the book have been checked against the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that they are relevant, up-to-date and useful to the students. This can be used to supplement most course books and is suitable for a wide range of teaching environments.

Narrative and Metaphor in Education

Author : Michael Hanne
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 042985997X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Narrative and Metaphor in Education written by Michael Hanne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings rely equally on narrative (or storytelling) and metaphor (or analogy) for making sense of the world. Narrative and Metaphor in Education integrates the two perspectives of narrative and metaphor in educational theory and practice at every level from pre-school to lifelong civic education. Bringing together outstanding educational researchers, the book interweaves for the first time the rich strand of current research about how narrative may be used productively in education with more fragmentary research on the role of metaphor in education and invites readers to ‘look both ways.’ The book consists of research by 40 academics from many countries and disciplines, describing and analysing the intricate connections between narrative and metaphor as they manifest themselves in many fields of education, including: concepts of education, teacher identity and reflective practice, teaching across cultures, teaching science and history, using digital and visual media in teaching, fostering reconciliation in a postcolonial context, special needs education, civic and social education and educational policy-making. It is unique in combining study of the narrative perspective and the metaphor perspective, and in exploring such a comprehensive range of topics in education. Narrative and Metaphor in Education will be of great interest to academics and researchers in the fields of education and educational policy, as well as teacher educators, practising and future teachers. It will also appeal to psychologists, sociologists, applied linguists and communications specialists.

Literature, Metaphor and the Foreign Language Learner

Author : Jonathan Picken
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230591604
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Literature, Metaphor and the Foreign Language Learner written by Jonathan Picken and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-10-23 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory in reader-response and stylistics traditions supports L2 work with literature as it is valued by students and helps develop communicative and critical language skills. The author uses insights from empirical research to evaluate current teaching practices against this background, highlighting readers' responses to metaphor as a test case.

Mathematical Reasoning

Author : Lyn D. English
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136491074
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Mathematical Reasoning written by Lyn D. English and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we reason with mathematical ideas continues to be a fascinating and challenging topic of research--particularly with the rapid and diverse developments in the field of cognitive science that have taken place in recent years. Because it draws on multiple disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, computer science, linguistics, and anthropology, cognitive science provides rich scope for addressing issues that are at the core of mathematical learning. Drawing upon the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science, this book presents a broadened perspective on mathematics and mathematical reasoning. It represents a move away from the traditional notion of reasoning as "abstract" and "disembodied", to the contemporary view that it is "embodied" and "imaginative." From this perspective, mathematical reasoning involves reasoning with structures that emerge from our bodily experiences as we interact with the environment; these structures extend beyond finitary propositional representations. Mathematical reasoning is imaginative in the sense that it utilizes a number of powerful, illuminating devices that structure these concrete experiences and transform them into models for abstract thought. These "thinking tools"--analogy, metaphor, metonymy, and imagery--play an important role in mathematical reasoning, as the chapters in this book demonstrate, yet their potential for enhancing learning in the domain has received little recognition. This book is an attempt to fill this void. Drawing upon backgrounds in mathematics education, educational psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science, the chapter authors provide a rich and comprehensive analysis of mathematical reasoning. New and exciting perspectives are presented on the nature of mathematics (e.g., "mind-based mathematics"), on the array of powerful cognitive tools for reasoning (e.g., "analogy and metaphor"), and on the different ways these tools can facilitate mathematical reasoning. Examples are drawn from the reasoning of the preschool child to that of the adult learner.

Metaphors We Teach By

Author : Ken Badley
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1620320142
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Metaphors We Teach By written by Ken Badley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaphors We Teach By helps teachers reflect on how the metaphors they use to think about education shape what happens in their classrooms and in their schools. Teaching and learning will differ in classrooms whose teachers think of students as plants to be nurtured from those who consider them as clay to be molded. Students will be assessed differently if teachers think of assessment as a blessing and as justice instead of as measurement. This volume examines dozens of such metaphors related to teaching and teachers, learning and learners, curriculum, assessment, gender, and matters of spirituality and faith. The book challenges teachers to embrace metaphors that fit their worldview and will improve teaching and learning in their classrooms.

Learner Corpus Research

Author : Vaclav Brezina
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474272908
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Learner Corpus Research written by Vaclav Brezina and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume showcases original, agenda-setting studies in the field of learner corpus research of both spoken and written production. The studies have important applications for classroom pedagogy. The volume brings readers up-to-date with new written and spoken learner corpora, often looking at previously under-examined variables in learner corpus investigations. It also demonstrates innovative applications of learner corpus findings, addressing issues such as the effect of task, the effect of learner variables and the nature of learner language. The volume is of significant interest to researchers working in corpus linguistics, learner corpus research, second language acquisition and English for Academic and Specific Purposes, as well to practitioners interested in the application of the findings in language teaching and assessment.

Metaphor in Foreign Language Instruction

Author : Ana María Piquer-Píriz
Publisher : De Gruyter Mouton
ISBN 13 : 9783110777376
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Metaphor in Foreign Language Instruction written by Ana María Piquer-Píriz and published by De Gruyter Mouton. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of figurative language in L2 instruction has fascinated applied cognitive linguists for the past three decades. This volume gathers some of the latest research in this field with both theoretical chapters and empirical studies that to