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cognatesCognates are words from different languages which have the same origin. (So we recognise them!) | ||
coherenceA coherent text is one in which the ideas are logically linked to form a unified whole. See also cohesion, cohesive devices. | |
cohesionThe lexical and grammatical linking used within a text to achieve coherence. See also cohesive devices. | |
cohesive devicesThe means by which a text is made coherent. These include referencing and the use of discourse markers. | |
collocate(of vocabulary) - frequently occur with another word. E.g., freezing collocates with cold. | |
collocationSee collocate. | |
Common European Framework of ReferenceSee CEFR. | |
common nounsAll nouns that are not proper nouns. | |
Communicative ApproachSee Communicative Language Teaching. | |
communicative competenceIt is the ability to successfully communicate and understand messages in the target language. | |