007 - The Problem with Translation | Literal vs. Figurative Meaning


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Sep 03 2023 21 mins  

Many students get stuck on translating everything to their first language, thinking of a response, and then translating that response back into English. But the problem is that so much meaning can be lost, especially that of nuance and implication. This episode is all about the spectrum of literal versus figurative meaning in various areas of English. Are you ready for a challenge? Listen up!