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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Littlemore, J., & Low, G. (2006). Figurative thinking and foreign language learning. Figurative Thinking and Foreign Language Learning (pp. 1–239). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230627567
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