THE LEXICAL APPROACH: COLLOCABILITY, FLUENCY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING

Abstract

As a composite of language form and function, lexical chunks indicate the positive interaction of semantics, syntax and pragmatics to promote further development of language utterances. The theory of lexical chunks is popular for English teachers to adopt in their classes. Based on theories of lexical chunks and lexical approach, this article`s aims to discover the effective way for the English classes so as to improve students’ language proficiency.