nigele2
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- May 3, 2017
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- English Teacher
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- British English
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- Spain
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- Spain
In a recent thread jutfrank offered, “A common view (that I share) of phrasal verbs is that they are to some extent non-literal.” And this part definition appeared to have the support of other posters.
However, searching the internet, or consulting dictionaries, more often than not, leaves the student unaware of this definition.
So, to my questions:
I will say that my main focus is teaching students who need to gain an ESL certification.
Any thoughts very welcome.
However, searching the internet, or consulting dictionaries, more often than not, leaves the student unaware of this definition.
So, to my questions:
- What is the value of introducing this concept (that multi-word verbs are not phrasal verbs when used in a literal way) to students? Is there any? And at what level might it add value?
- Do the creators of official certification exam questions accept this definition?
I will say that my main focus is teaching students who need to gain an ESL certification.
Any thoughts very welcome.