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Linguistic Theories and Their Applications to Solve Language Problems

Angela Raymond Okon

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES | Oct 8, 2026

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This study examines the field of linguistics, highlighting its theoretical foundations, subfields, and practical applications, particularly within applied linguistics. Linguistics is defined as the scientific study of language, encompassing its structures, functions, and cognitive and social aspects. Major linguistic theories generative, functionalist, cognitive, and structuralist provide frameworks for understanding language systems, acquisition, and use. The study also discusses core branches of linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, and stylistics. Applied linguistics bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world language challenges such as language learning, teaching, translation, speech therapy, language policy, and communication technologies. The research emphasizes how linguistics informs effective teaching methods, language assessment, and problem-solving in diverse contexts. Overall, the study demonstrates that applied linguistics is a dynamic, interdisciplinary discipline that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical solutions, contributing significantly to education, technology, healthcare, and social research.

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Angela Raymond Okon

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@article{Okon2026Linguistic,
  title = {Linguistic Theories and Their Applications to Solve Language Problems},
  author = {Angela Raymond Okon},
  journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.56201/ijelcs.vol.10.no7.2025.pg57.63},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.56201/ijelcs.vol.10.no7.2025.pg57.63}
}

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