CONSTRUCTING MEANING: THE ROLE OF PHRASEOLOGY IN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AND PRODUCTION
Keywords:
phraseology, language interpretation, language production, cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, language pedagogy, communicative competence, linguistic creativity, idiomatic expressions, language teaching.Abstract
This article examines the pivotal role of phraseology—the study of set expressions and idiomatic phrases—in the interpretation and production of language. By integrating insights from cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, and language pedagogy, we delve into how phraseological units influence cognitive processing, enhance communicative competence, and foster linguistic creativity. Through a comprehensive review of empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, we explore how the brain processes idiomatic expressions as holistic lexical items, facilitating efficient language comprehension and nuanced contextual understanding. Additionally, we investigate the impact of phraseological knowledge on linguistic production, highlighting its contribution to fluency, expressiveness, and the creative adaptation of language to convey complex meanings. The implications of phraseology for language teaching are discussed, emphasizing the need for instructional strategies that incorporate exposure to and practice with idiomatic expressions to improve learners' expressive competence and pragmatic awareness. This article contributes to the ongoing discourse on the significance of phraseology in linguistic theory and practice, advocating for a greater emphasis on phraseological competence in language education to equip learners with the skills necessary for effective communication and creative language use.
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