A collocation can consist of two or more words that commonly occur together, such as a verb and a noun, an adjective and a noun, or an adverb and an adjective. This article explores the significance of collocations in teaching English to university students. It discusses the definition and types of collocations, their role in language acquisition, and effective pedagogical strategies for integrating collocations into the curriculum. By emphasizing the importance of collocational knowledge, the article aims to enhance students' fluency and comprehension in English.

Collocations, English language teaching, university students, language acquisition, pedagogy, fluency, vocabulary.

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