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Lennon, Paul – IRAL, 1998
Examines the nature and structure of idioms and idiomatic language and offers suggestions for teaching them. Topics addressed include the relationship between idioms and erroneous language, idioms' appropriateness in context, proverbs, and metaphors. Some exercises are included. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discourse Analysis, Figurative Language, Idioms