Problems of teaching collocation in vocabulary lesson to 5th grade learners

Collocation knowledge is an essential component of vocabulary competence and plays a crucial role in developing learners’ fluency and natural language use. However, teaching collocations to young learners, particularly 5th grade students, presents several pedagogical challenges. This literature review examines the main difficulties in teaching collocations, including limited awareness of word combinations, interference from the first language, memorization problems, and low motivation. Furthermore, the study highlights effective strategies and classroom activities that can enhance collocation learning. The findings emphasize the importance of contextual, interactive, and communicative approaches in improving students’ vocabulary development.