Naslov
More lexis, less grammar: the importance of larger lexical input at more advanced levels of English

Autori
Bibić, Jasminka ; Matić, Daniela

Izvornik
Strani jezici (0351-0840) 38 (2009), 1; 59-77

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
intermediate level ; advanced level ; lexis ; lexical phrases ; collocations ; chunks

Sažetak
Over many years of teaching English at advanced levels (from B2 to C2), we have noticed that students find it difficult to bridge the gap between the B2 and C1 levels. Therefore, we have decided to analyse two texts of different levels in order to establish what makes one text more complex than the other. Having compared, in great detail, the two texts meant for intermediate and advanced levels of English, we have shown that what they differ in is not the complexity of grammar structures but lexis and its use. Doing grammar exercises will not suffice for those students who want to achieve a higher level of communicative competence and proficiency in English, and for that reason lexis should be given a more central role in teaching. This does not imply that grammar will lose of its importance – it will remain an indispensable part of English teaching, but what we propose is an approach that would create more opportunities for practising lexical content.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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