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Date Posted: 20:07:46 07/08/03 Tue
Author: Ozana Antunes
Subject: task10

TASK 10: The lexical approach

1- Explain what a lexical approach is.

The term 'lexical approach' was coined by Michael Lewis. This Approach is a serious attempt at revaluation for the individual teacher and the profession. It provides teachers with a comprehensive set of step-by-step changes which combine to ensure more effective teaching and more efficient learning. The key principle of a lexical approach is that "language consists of grammaticalized lexis, not lexicalized grammar." The lexical approach concentrates on developing learners' proficiency with lexis, or words and word combinations. It is based on the idea that an important part of language acquisition is the ability to comprehend and produce lexical phrases as unanalyzed wholes, or "chunks," and that these chunks become the raw data by which learners perceive patterns of language traditionally thought of as grammar (Lewis, 1993, p. 95).


2- Describe its main characteristics.

- Lexis is the basis of language.
- One of the central organizing principles of any meaning-centered syllabus should be lexis.
- Language consists of grammaticalised lexis - not lexicalised grammar
- The grammar/vocabulary dichotomy is invalid; much language consists of multi-words 'chunks'.
- Successful language is a wider concept than accurate language.
- A central element of language teaching is raising students' awareness of, and developing their ability to 'chunk' language successfully.
- Lexical and metaphorical patterning are accorded appropriate status.
- Collocation is integrated as an organising principle within syllabuses.
- The central metaphor of language is holistic - an organism; not atomistic - a machine.
- Grammar as a receptive skill, involving the perception of similarity and difference, is prioritised.
- Receptive skills, particularly listening, are given enhanced status.


References:

http://www.ltpwebsite.com/lexicalapproach.htm
http://www.ltpwebsite.com/implementing.htm
http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej09/r10.html
http://www.cal.org/ericcll/digest/0102lexical.html
http://www.nspeak.com/lexical.htm

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