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Learning phrasal verbs through
conceptual metaphors of
particles
LTSChongsik Lee
March 07, 2012
Yasuda, S. (2010). Learning phrasal verbs
through
conceptual metaphors: A case of
Japanese EFL
learners. TESOL Quarterly, 44, 250-
273.
Source
Fill in the blanks with the words given below so that the sentence will make sense.
1. When she heard the news, she burst ( ) tears.2. No one can figure ( ) how the fire started.3. Do you know how many people showed ( ) at
the party?
Warm-up activity
up, down, into, out, off
Two (or more) parts that function as a single verb.
Verb+ particles (close association with the verb)
Examples: give in/ give up/ give out/ give away put on/ put out/ put up/ put way/ put off
What are phrasal verbs?
Vocabulary practice? Through reading? Memorization?
How did you learn phrasal verbs?
Korean English learners: L1 (Korean) : 내리다 (ne-ri-da, verb-itself) L2 (English) : get off (verb + particle)
Are there any difficulties in learning phrasal verbs?
Spatial orientations derived from the experience of the human body Up-down In-out Into On-off
Orientational meanings of particles
Conceptual metaphors of INTO
INTO
INVOLVEMENT/MIXINGEnter into/ run into
CHANGINGTurn into/ Burst into
Conceptual metaphors of UP
UP
COMPLETIONUse up/ dry up
MORE VISIBLE/ ACCESSIBLE
Show up/ open up
Conceptual metaphors of DOWN
DOWN
DEFEATING/SUPPRESSING
Turn down/ knock down
LOWERING/DECREASINGCalm down/ break down
Conceptual metaphors of OUT
OUT
SEARCHING/ FINDINGFigure out
REMOVING/ EXCLUDINGLeave out/ rule out
Conceptual metaphors of OFF
OFF
DEPARTURESEPARATIONGet off/ take
off
STOPPINGCANCELLINGCall off/ pay
off
PREVENTIONPROTECTION
keep off
Fill in the blanks with the words given below so that the sentence will make sense.
1. My car broke ( ) again.2. I hope this seed grows ( ) a fine apple tree.3. These figures don’t add ( ) to the right total.4. I tried to wash ( ) the stain on the table cloth.5. Scientists seek ( ) new ways to cure the disease.
Check-up activity
up, down, into, out, off