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Beyond idioms, the use of metaphor in ELF academic settings

A comprehensive review

Bibliographic Data

ID14726367
AuthorsFiona MacArthur (Universidad de Extremadura, corresponding author), Rafael Alejo-González (0000-0002-6140-9104, Universidad de Extremadura)
Year2024
Volume219
Pages48-57
Publication date2024-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Pragmatics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0378-2166 • E-ISSN: 1879-1387
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.pragma.2023.11.002
OpenAlexW4389321204
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited36

English as a lingua franca · English for academic purposes · Epistemology · Interpersonal communication · Lingua franca · Linguistics · Metaphor · Pedagogy · Phenomenon · Pragmatics · Sociology · Communication · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition · Psychology

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Unique citing works6
Citations per year3
Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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