| Chapter One Introduction | 第1-18页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第18-26页 |
| ·Theories of Metaphor: Classical vs. Contemporary | 第18-20页 |
| ·The Nature of Metaphor in language in Use | 第20-26页 |
| Chapter Three Metaphor and Culture | 第26-50页 |
| ·Review of Culture-based Studies on Metaphors | 第27-34页 |
| ·Cultural Factors in Metaphor | 第34-38页 |
| ·Relationship Between Metaphor and Culture | 第38-45页 |
| ·Metaphoric Implication for SCA | 第45-50页 |
| Chapter Four Metaphor and Second Language Learning | 第50-65页 |
| ·Problems in Second Language Learning | 第50-52页 |
| ·Cognitive Views about English Learners and Learning | 第52-54页 |
| ·MetaphoricCompetence, Linguistic Competence and Communicative Competence | 第54-58页 |
| ·Metaphoric Competence as Facilitator of Language Learning | 第58-65页 |
| Chapter Five Metaphorical Learning Strategies | 第65-73页 |
| ·Comprehension Strategies | 第65-70页 |
| ·Retention Strategies | 第70-71页 |
| ·Production Strategies | 第71-73页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第73-75页 |
| Bibliography | 第75-80页 |
