Correct me if I am wrong - but I think that making our students
aware of collocation usage is a crucial point in vocabulary
teaching. I have been trying to do so for years now as I think
that by doing that, my students will achieve a near nativelike
level of English. As we all know, up to 70% of the English
language is based on collocational patterns, so exposing my
students to more authentic, relevant materials - and, of course
practice - will enable them to become more fluent/competent
speakers of English. But my main questions are: - What would the
significance of collocational knowledge for learners be in your
opinions? - How do you support your learners´acquisition of
appropriate knowledge? I am very much looking forward to hearing
your suggestions on that! Thank you all!