Can second language metaphorical competence be taught through instructional intervention? A meta-analysis

X Zhou, M Younas, A Omar, L Guan - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background For a long time, the traditional view regarded metaphor as merely a rhetorical
device that served to enrich linguistic expression. With the continuous development of …

English proficiency of Japanese third-age learners: A Quantitative Inquiry

DBS San Jose, M Guitche, JM Bual… - Technium Soc. Sci. J., 2024 - HeinOnline
The EFL (English as a Foreign Language) participation and engagement of third-age
learners, whose ages range from 50 up to 70 and above has received global attention …

Analysis of the impact of L1 transfer and context on comprehension of metaphorical expressions in a foreign language: a study of Azerbaijani learners of English

M Mammadli - 2024 - open.metu.edu.tr
Lexical and conceptual mismatches and similarities between L1 and L2 metaphors are
known to play a role in accurate interpretation. The current study aimed to reveal the impact …

[PDF][PDF] LINGUISTIC VARIATION BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC WRITING

S Asra, GJT Wiradisastra - Language Literacy: Journal of …, 2022 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
The variation of linguistic characteristics in academic writing between male and female is
inevitable to happen. Therefore, this study aimed at finding out the differences of male and …

[PDF][PDF] Exploring Sociolinguistic Influences on Gender Differences in English Preposition Use among EFL Students: A Case Study from a Public University.

TT Nghi, NT Thang, TH Phuc - English …, 2023 - englishscholarsbeyondborders.org
Embarking on a study of English prepositions in an EFL setting, our research investigated
how sociolinguistic factors influenced gender inequalities. Our sample group consisted of …