Collocations with mind in Corpus and Implications for Language Teaching

Turan U. D.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.12, no.49A, pp.331-348, 2012 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 49A
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.331-348
  • Keywords: collocations, restricted and idiomatic collocations, idioms, metaphors, teaching English, corpus studies, significance of frequency of input in language learning, ENGLISH, LEARNERS, IDIOMS
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Problem Statement: Collocations are frequent constructions that pertain to the level of language between the lexicon and grammar. In order to reach advanced proficiency levels and to communicate effectively and fluently, foreign language learners must acquire the knowledge of numerous collocations. However, it is observed in the literature that even advanced learners have problems in using correct collocations, especially with verb-noun collocations. It is, therefore, important for learners to be frequently exposed to collocations.