Metaphors we learn by - or don't | Róbert Bohát | TEDxYouth@ISPrague

Metaphors are more than superficial ornaments of language; they influence what and how we think, feel and learn. In this research-based talk, Róbert argues that learning metaphors have a significant impact on student motivation, engagement and success in school. One of the most multilingual people in the Czech Republic, Róbert is currently building a Learning Metaphor Toolkit to empower students, based on more than 15 years as a teacher in international education. As a biologist, Róbert is also interested in the neurobiological aspects of cognitive metaphors, cognition and learning. His PhD research, in association with Charles University in Prague, combines cognitive and corpus linguistic approaches to language and learning. Metaphors are more than superficial ornaments of language; they influence what and how we think, feel and learn. In this research-based talk, Róbert argues that learning metaphors have a significant impact on student motivation, engagement and success in school. One of the most multilingual people in the Czech Republic, Róbert is currently building a Learning Metaphor Toolkit to empower students, based on more than 15 years as a teacher in international education. As a biologist, Róbert is also interested in the neurobiological aspects of cognitive metaphors, cognition and learning. His PhD research, in association with Charles University in Prague, combines cognitive and corpus linguistic approaches to language and learning. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx