2017
DOI: 10.24197/ersjes.38.2017.113-138
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Developing Business English Students’ Metaphorical Competence in Foreign Language Learning Higher Education Contexts

Abstract: This article is aimed at showing the ways in which Business English teachers may be able to facilitate the use of metaphor for their students since it is a part of the lexicon which causes them the most difficulties. The inclusion of the study of metaphors in a specific English language programme can provide students with a useful tool to interpret vocabulary, improve reading skills and understand different cultural backgrounds. Our aim is to put forward a didactic proposal to be used in English for Specific P… Show more

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