IMPROVING STUDENTS' LEXICAL PROFICIENCY VIA CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
Abstract
A key component of language learning is the development of lexical competence, or the capacity to use words correctly and efficiently. Developing students' lexical competence is crucial in the current educational environment, where global interconnection necessitates sophisticated language abilities.
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