The document discusses strategies for teaching metaphors to English language learners. It notes that metaphors present a language problem for second language acquisition as learners often only grasp the concrete meaning and lack cultural references. It recommends teaching both conventional and imaginative metaphors using meaningful contexts. Specific strategies include comparing cultural metaphors, studying metaphor etymology, using theme-based metaphors, conducting ethnographic research of metaphors used in different contexts, and having students write about experiences using metaphors.