ANALYSIS OF LEXICAL COLLOCATION ERRORS IN ACADEMIC WRITING
Keywords:
lexical collocation, academic writing, EFL learners, vocabulary competence, language interference, corpus analysis, error analysisAbstract
Lexical collocation plays a crucial role in achieving fluency and accuracy in academic writing. However, many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners experience difficulties in using appropriate word combinations. This study analyzes common lexical collocation errors in academic writing, identifies their causes, and suggests pedagogical strategies for improvement. The findings indicate that mother tongue interference, lack of exposure to authentic academic texts, and limited vocabulary knowledge significantly contribute to collocation errors. The article emphasizes the importance of explicit collocation instruction and corpus-based learning in enhancing students’ academic writing competence.
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