Philological And Methodological Aspects Of Forming Lexical Competence In English Language Teaching

Abstract

Lexical competence is a core component of communicative competence and plays a decisive role in successful foreign language acquisition. This article explores the philological and methodological aspects of forming lexical competence in English language teaching. The study is based on an analysis of linguistic theories of lexis, including semantic, morphological, and pragmatic perspectives, as well as modern methodological approaches to vocabulary instruction. The research employs theoretical analysis, synthesis, and pedagogical modeling to identify the key linguistic characteristics of English vocabulary and the instructional mechanisms that facilitate its effective acquisition. The findings demonstrate that lexical competence is not limited to word knowledge but involves the ability to understand, contextualize, and appropriately use lexical units in communication. The article argues that integrating philological insights with communicative and competency-based teaching methodologies enhances vocabulary retention, depth of lexical knowledge, and learners’ communicative effectiveness. The results contribute to improving English language teaching methodology and curriculum design in higher education.