ملخص
Abstract
Lexical competence can be defined as one's ability to use words differently and fully. This study is an attempt to investigate the effective techniques for testing the lexical competence in foreign language teaching. The study consists of four chapters. Chapter one is an introduction to the study. It focuses on the background of the study, and the problem of the study as well as the purpose and the hypotheses of the study. Chapter two deals with the definitions, characteristics, types and methods for testing lexical competence were given. This chapter also focuses on the testing language skills and what to test in testing learners' lexical competence. Chapter three is the practical part of the study. It includes subjects of the study and data for the study. The data consisted of the students' test and the teachers' questionnaire with their analysis and results. Chapter four is concerned with the concluding remarks that have been drawn from the study. Some recommendations on the appropriate use of testing vocabulary are also suggested in order to overcome the teachers and the student’s problems for techniques in testing and teaching lexical competence.