Learning Outcomes

The Nature of Metaphor

Top-Level Metaphors

More Top-Level Metaphors

Brainy Metaphors

Internet Metaphors

Orientational Metaphors

Lesson Summary

This module examines one of the basic structures and functions of English -- that is, metaphor. You will be introduced to the “metaphor as conceptual mapping” explanation of the metaphor-making process. This is central to our examination of common metaphors throughout the course and will give you a method of interpreting new metaphors.

Appreciating Metaphor - Course Assessment

This free online course will give you the necessary skills to understand English at its fundamental metaphorical level.

Appreciating Metaphor

You may have been given the impression that metaphor is a limited feature of English writing or idiomatic spoken language but nothing could be further from the truth. In this course, you will understand how metaphor creates meaning in English and how to use this knowledge to understand English at a deeper level. You will also learn how to unlock new metaphors by applying knowledge of their structure and function.

Fundamentals of the English Language

Cognitive Linguistics in ESL

Sociolinguistics and Language Variation in ESL

Second Language Pragmatics

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Assessment Design and Feedback

In this module, you will explore English fundamentals, cognitive and social dimensions of language, and task-based learning. Master basic grammar, pronunciation, phonetics, vocabulary, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and communicative strategies, using memory tricks, stories, and real-world tasks for confident fluency.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Assessment

Learn how to teach English to non-native speakers using practical TESOL methods with this free online course.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The course is a complete preparation to teaching English confidently with emphasis on important skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will learn about language functioning in the brain, how to create interesting classroom activities, how to help learners at different levels and more. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Billie Megane Tandoum, an English language trainer.

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