Conceptual Metaphor and English Vocabulary Teaching
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Abstract
徐立
Abstract
We can see how metaphors exist in everyday language, even if we may not always notice. Metaphor plays an important role in vocabulary teaching. In accordance with the analysis of the fundamental theories proposed by Lakoff & Johnson (1980), this thesis provides some suggestions which help English teachers improve vocabulary teaching strategies.
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We can see how metaphors exist in everyday language, even if we may not always notice. Metaphor plays an important role in vocabulary teaching. In accordance with the analysis of the fundamental theories proposed by Lakoff & Johnson (1980), this thesis provides some suggestions which help English teachers improve vocabulary teaching strategies.
Key concepts: Metaphor, Vocabulary, Notice, Linguistics, Conceptual metaphor, Computer science, English vocabulary, Psychology