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Jacob LaVoie – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2024
Conventional metaphors are a fundamental component of everyday communication, yet they are often overlooked in post-secondary German-language programs. This study examines the extent to which vocabulary breadth influences 19 L2 German learners' comprehension of conventional German metaphors, particularly those that exhibit cross-linguistic…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Misconceptions, German, Second Language Learning