![]() ![]() Recognising certain grammar structures as lexical items means that they can be introduced much earlier, without structural analysis or elaboration. If I were you…, I haven’t seen you for ages etc. ![]() It also includes certain patterns that were traditionally associated with the grammar of a language, e.g. Why use a technical term borrowed from the realm of linguistics instead of the word 'vocabulary'? Quite simply because vocabulary is typically seen as individual words (often presented in lists) whereas lexis is a somewhat wider concept and consists of collocations, chunks and formulaic expressions. The term 'lexis', which was traditionally used by linguists, is a common word these days and frequently used even in textbooks. In the past linguists were preoccupied with the grammar of language however the advances in corpus linguistics have pushed lexis to the forefront. The shift in ELT from grammar to lexis mirrors a similar change in the attitude of linguists. I consider the problems with 'traditional' grammar teaching before arguing that what we actually need is more grammar input as well as showing how lexis can provide necessary 'crutches' for the learner.įor more on the Lexical Approach see other articles on the TE website: ![]()
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