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The paper presents the results of qualitative research with 20 EFL students, who were exposed to structured metaphorical input for one academic year. It will be demonstrated how metaphorical expressions covered in classes are used spontaneously by students in writing tasks some time after they had been introduced and practiced, which is clear evidence of internalization that surfaces during production.

Internalization and Production of Metaphorical Expressions with EFL Students

Romanian Journal of English Studies

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The paper presents the results of qualitative research with 20 EFL students, who were exposed to structured metaphorical input for one academic year. It will...

Internalization and Production of Metaphorical Expressions with EFL Students

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 135 - 144

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0011

Keywords
EFL, internalization, metaphor, production, qualitative research, vocabulary

This content is open access.

Internalization and Production of Metaphorical Expressions with EFL Students

Published Online: Feb 22, 2013

Page range: 135 - 144

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2013-0011

KeywordsEFL, internalization, metaphor, production, qualitative research, vocabulary

This content is open access.

Keywords
EFL, internalization, metaphor, production, qualitative research, vocabulary