The present study deals with collocations as a challenging feature of foreign language learning and as an integral component of communicative competence. It examines lexical collocations in Kuwait University EFL learners’ essay writing. The learner database consists of a 100 essays written as final examinations for ENG 208 (Essay Writing). Collocational errors are first examined in terms of head type and collocator vs. collocate orientation. Then they are discussed in light of their etiology, i.e. whether they are the output of L1 interference or creative construction.
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Abstract THEORETICAL BACKGROUND Objectives Significance METHODOLOGY Subjects Database Procedure RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Adjectival Collocations Nominal Collocations Prepositional Collocations L1 INTERFERENCE VERSUS CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION Verbal Collocations Adjectival Collocations CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS THE AUTHORS REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.