
Chunking: the secret to fluency?
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
About 60% Of Language Consists Of Formulaic Chunks
Understanding a language hinges not only on vocabulary but significantly on familiar combinations of words known as formulaic chunks. These pre-constructed phrases account for up to 60% of everyday language usage, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and using these expressions beyond mere vocabulary acquisition. Mastery of language involves learning these formula-based structures for effective communication.
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