THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING FIGURES OF SPEECH TO ESL LEARNERS IN INDIA

The lexicon of English is huge. To claim to understand and use the English language effectively, one needs to know both the denotative and connotative meanings of the words. With their increased understanding of the figurative language, the user of the language will experience an enhancement in their proficiency. Though common in use in the native language, the teaching of figures of speech plays an important role to the ESL (English as a Second Language) learner. Learning figures of speech, like similes, metaphors or personification in English, helps the learners to improve their understanding of the figurative aspect of the language while also exposing them to the use and understanding of clichés and slangs. It is also believed that they help sow the seeds of imagination and stimulate the learners’ creativity in the language. Words Worth English Language Lab has content catering to this aspect of English language learning. This English language lab has been successful in extending the learning of a number of types of figures of speech to trigger the nuances and understanding of the English language in the learners. Call on Email: or visit us: http://wordsworthelt.com/ for more details! Contact details: Words Worth (Contact Advertiser) , 204, Silicon Towers, Ahmedabad,