The use of lexical bundles and the definite article ‘the’: A core expression analysis

Even though the learning and use of formulaic language is an important aspect of language learning, the study of lexical bundles, which are within the scope of formulaic language, appears to be an under-researched area in the domain of language learning and teaching. In this respect, the present study aimed to contribute to the literature by providing an account of the use of lexical bundles which included the definite article ‘ the ’ in a...