Пословицы в английском языке.
учебно-методический материал

I'm going to present you one of the most actual topics in English lexicology-proverbs and the aim of my report is to show the value of old and new proverbs in our life as they are widely used in society on the regular basis.Some scholars and popular writer have claimed repeatedly that proverbal language has past from usage.However,it remains an casely proven fact that proverbs are not "passer" and definitely not dead.English is a language particularly rich in proverbs and idioms. This form of language helps to express our thoughts more exactly and vividely. The first chapter deals with a general notion of proverbs and the first subchapter touches upon its historical development. A proverb (from the Latin proverhium), also called a byword, is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing, it may be known as an aphorism. By employing proverbs in our speech we wish to strengthen argument, express certain generalizations, influence or manipulate other people, question certain behaviour patterns:

Saying without thinking is shooting without aiming.