Metaphor and Figurative Language

Welcome to lesson 7 of C2. Today we're going to work on metaphor and figurative language.

By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to understand and use figurative language appropriately with more confidence.

Let's start with the main idea. English becomes much easier when you learn complete patterns instead of translating one word at a time. Listen to these examples and notice how the structure works in context.

The project gained momentum. The debate reached a turning point. The new evidence sheds light on the issue.

Now say the examples again slowly. Focus on the part of the sentence that changes. Then try to create one new example about your own life.

Here's an important point to remember. Figurative language is often conventional and should be interpreted in context.

Let's do a quick practice. Pause for a moment after each prompt and answer out loud.

First: make one sentence about yourself using today's language.
Second: make the same idea negative, if that is possible.
Third: turn one example into a question or a different situation.
Fourth: create one sentence about another person.

Don't worry if your answer is not perfect. The goal is to produce English actively, not only recognize it.

Now listen once more to the model language: The project gained momentum. The debate reached a turning point. The new evidence sheds light on the issue.

Before we finish, say one original sentence without looking at the examples. If you can do that, you're already turning the lesson into active English.

Great work. Review today's examples, practice them aloud, and continue to the next lesson when you're ready.