THE ROLE OF LEXICAL AND GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCE IN ENHANCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Keywords:
lexical competence, grammatical competence, English language proficiency, communicative competence, language acquisition, vocabulary development, grammar instruction.Abstract
The development of communicative competence is recognized as one of the primary objectives of modern foreign language education. Among the various components that contribute to successful language acquisition, lexical and grammatical competence play a decisive role in shaping learners’ overall language proficiency. This article investigates the theoretical foundations of lexical and grammatical competence and examines their contribution to the development of English language skills. The study highlights the interdependence of vocabulary knowledge and grammatical awareness and emphasizes the necessity of their integrated instruction in contemporary English language teaching. The findings suggest that a balanced approach to lexical and grammatical development significantly improves learners’ communicative performance and academic achievement.
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