OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTION OF PHRASEOLOGY IN LEARNING LANGUAGES

Abstract

Phraseology as an individual part of linguistics should be carefully and profoundly studied by researchers as phrases, set expressions, idioms as well as fixed sayings are widely used in both written and oral speech in any language, particularly in English. In other words, it is believed that the EFL learner must study the phraseology - phraseological units, their origin, characteristics and usage, cultural specifics, etc. - in order to speak fluently and accurately as well as understand thoroughly as a native speaker for it helps the EFL students to make a complex speech and feel confident. This paper deals with defining the concept of phraseological units and attempts to have an overview its classifications