This study identifies conceptual metaphors shaping the image of the English language, suggesting implications for language teaching.
Key Points
The metaphorical image of the English language is realized through various dominant conceptual domains including JOURNEY/PATH, indicating a dynamic view of language learning.
Four primary metaphorical source domains were identified: JOURNEY/PATH, WAR/CONFLICT, BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES, and FOOD, highlighting their functional significance in teaching.
The study systematically describes the conceptual metaphors and their hierarchy, revealing how they influence evaluations of language approaches.
The research uses English-language works on linguodidactics, providing a methodological framework valuable for understanding language acquisition metaphors.
Cite This Study
Timofey Vitalievich Leonov (2025) studied this question.