THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING LEXICAL COMPETENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Authors

  • Gulnorakhon Muminova EFL instructor at Fergana state university

Keywords:

Lexis, lexical competence, word, vocabulary, communicative competence, EFL learners

Abstract

Lexical competence is the ability to understand the meaning of the words and be able to use that word in appropriate context. Improving lexical competence is an important process of foreign language learning and teaching. The present study discusses what the notion of lexical competence is, it aimed to make theoretical analysis by investigating scientific researches in order to identify effective methods to enlarge lexical competence of learners who learn English as a foreign language. The paper also considered the lexical aspect of foreign language teaching, explained theoretical concept related to lexical items and knowledge, dealt with problems that language learners may encounter while building vocabulary and mainly it focused on effective ways of developing lexical competence.

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Published

2022-09-20

How to Cite

Muminova, G. (2022). THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING LEXICAL COMPETENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY, 1(2), 19–22. Retrieved from https://openidea.uz/index.php/conf/article/view/597