Structural, orientational, ontological conceptual metaphors and implications for language teaching
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Conceptual metaphor theory; EFL classes; ontological metaphor; orientational metaphor; structural metaphor.Abstract
Language expressions in most languages are largely shaped by conceptual metaphors. However, the underlying metaphor that can help language learners better understand language expressions is often taken for granted. This article discusses how structural, orientation, ontological conceptual metaphors work in forming new language expressions or idioms. From this insight, several suggestions for EFL classes are made.Downloads
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03-06-2020
Accepted:
03-06-2020
Published:
10-12-2015
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Vu, N. N. (2015). Structural, orientational, ontological conceptual metaphors and implications for language teaching. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Social Sciences, 5(1), 49–53. Retrieved from https://journalofscience.ou.edu.vn/index.php/soci-en/article/view/325
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