Essays about: "types of idioms"

Found 5 essays containing the words types of idioms.

1. 1. Idioms in the Classroom : A qualitative study of teaching English idiomatic expressions in Swedish schools

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Ana Popovic; [2020]
   Keywords : idioms; idiomatic expressions; figurative language; pedagogy;

   Abstract : According to research, “out of the different types of nonliteral expressions, idioms are the most frequently encountered in discourse. Without a knowledge of idiomatic expressions a nonnative speaker can never fully understand an English movie, sitcom or even the news” (Burke, 1998: 149). READ MORE

3. 2. Racking one’s brain : Vocabulary teaching and the retention of idiomatic expressions

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Niclas Söderqvist; [2016]
   Keywords : Idioms; Idiomatic expressions; Retention; Frequency; Experimental study; Pedagogical relevance; Didactics; Vocabulary; Formulaic language; Transparency;

   Abstract : This essay presents a study of retention of idioms delving into a pedagogical approach by presenting them to a group of lower secondary students. The study also explores students’ memory retention whilst concurrently investigating if certain types of idioms are retained to a greater extent than others. READ MORE

4. 3. Teaching Idiomatic Expressions in Language Classrooms - Like the Icing on the Cake

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

   Author : Jessica K. Rodriguez; Helena Winnberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Idioms; Figurative language; Teaching method; Teaching approach;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates what types of teaching approaches and methods can be used when teaching idiomatic expressions to learners of English. The method used is a small-scale research synthesis where studies are summarized, compared and discussed. READ MORE

5. 4. Dealing with Cultural Issues in Translating Blog Columns by Jeff Klima

   University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

   Author : Sofia Sundqvist; [2011]
   Keywords : adaption; adaptation; cultural idioms; cultural references; direct translation; famous people; oblique translation; pop culture; stereotypes; swear words;

   Abstract : The aim of this essay is to identify and discuss possible solutions to problems regarding the translation of certain cultural references in blog columns by the American author Jeff Klima. More specifically, these cultural references are general cultural aspects, swear words and references to people. READ MORE

6. 5. English and Swedish Animal Idioms : A Study of Correspondence and Variation in Content and Expression

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Nathalie Colin; [2006]
   Keywords : English and Swedish animal idioms; literal translation; role of context; underlying conceptual metaphor; personification; simile; semantics.;

   Abstract : Idioms are found in every language and learning them is an important aspect of the mastery of a language. The English language is no exception as it contains a large number of idioms, which are extensively used. However, because of their rather rigid structure and quite unpredictable meaning, idioms are often considered difficult to learn. READ MORE