Metaphors: It's all in your mind - Твои иностранные языки

To highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words related to the mind.

The Mind Questionnaire

Answer the questions below. Find out how good your mind is!

Are you good at remembering names and faces of people?
How do you remember things? Do you have any special tricks that help you keep things in mind?
Do you often have a piece of music or lots of useless information stuck in your head?
If you are very stressed, do you have any methods to empty your mind and relax?
Do you often have to search your memory for something?
Do you feel you have an open mind or a closed mind to new ideas?

Complete the following sentences with the correct preposition. Some do not need a preposition. Do this WITHOUT looking at the questionnaire

The memory is still fresh _____ my mind.
There were some doubts _____ the back of her mind.
My holiday was great. I really emptied _____ my mind of all my troubles at home.
You worry too much about things. Push it _____ of your mind.
I am searching _____ my memory but I can’t remember your name.
Listen carefully, because you have to keep _____ mind that this is on the next test.
His name was forever fixed _____ her mind.

Look at the following expressions in English that use the word “mind”. Match them to their definitio

Are you out of your mind? You can’t go swimming in this terrible weather!	To change your opinion about something
I can’t believe she said that. I’m going to give her a piece of my mind!	To know what someone is thinking
He’s changed his mind and doesn’t want to help us now.	To forget
Yes, I’d love a coffee. You read my mind.	Crazy
I felt comfortable with them because I could always speak my mind.	To make a decision
I wanted to invite him, but I was so busy that it slipped my mind.	To say exactly what you think or feel
Come to the cinema with us, it will take your mind off your exams.	To say what you think especially if you are angry
Are you coming or not? Make up your mind!	To make you think of something else

Look at the above examples. Which of these pictures is the best metaphor for the mind in English?

Learning styles are different ways of learning and remembering things. There are three main types of Learning Style:

Visual learners – These people learn through seeing.

Auditory learners – These people learn through listening.

Kinaesthetic learners – These people learn through moving, doing and touching.