Collocation - A linguistic view and didactic aspects

Focusing on collocation, this seminar paper explores its linguistic significance and didactic implications for educators. It begins by defining collocation and its usage, followed by Benson's classification of lexical collocations across various word classes. The analysis includes common combinations of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Cowie's distinction between restricted and open collocations is also examined, alongside their translatability issues. The paper concludes with teaching strategies tailored to different student levels, culminating in a summary and reflection on the findings.