Ebook: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language

First book to investigate the comprehension, retention and use of idiomatic expressions in a foreign language

The comprehension, retention and production of idiomatic expressions is one of the most difficult areas of the lexicon for second language learners to master. This book investigates this under-researched and interesting aspect of language acquisition, shedding light on conventional uses of idiomatic expressions as well as creative variant forms.