Publication: On the Relationship Between L2 Learners’ Metaphorical Competence and Their Intrapersonal Intelligence
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2630-0672 (Print), 2672-9431 (Online)
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LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network
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On the Relationship Between L2 Learners’ Metaphorical Competence and Their Intrapersonal Intelligence
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This study explored the possible relationship among L2 learners’ metaphorical competence (MC) and their intrapersonal intelligence as well as their gender. A total of 126 (51 males and 75 females) upper-intermediate M.A. TEFL and B.A. English Literature/Translation at two Iran’s universities participated. A test battery including the Bar-On EQ-i and metaphor tests were administered among the participants. A Pearson product-moment correlation and an independent sample t test were run. The correlation results indicated that there was a medium positive correlation between the L2 upper-intermediate learners’ MC and assertiveness, and a small positive correlation between their MC level and intrapersonal/self-actualization/independence. The t test results showed that there was a significant difference in the males’ and females’ MC level. The findings suggest that L2 practitioners should include a report of L2 learners’ MC level/intrapersonal intelligence as a profile to organize their classroom schedules and facilitate L2 learners’ learning. More pedagogical implications are presented in the paper.