Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary: A Guide for Research (Routledge Corpus Linguistics Guides) - 9781138187214

Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary provides a practical introduction to using corpus linguistics in vocabulary studies. Using freely available corpus tools, the author provides a step-by-step guide on how corpora can be used to explore key vocabulary-related research questions and topics such as: The frequency of English words and how to choose which ones should be taught to learners; How spoken vocabulary differs from written vocabulary, and how academic vocabulary differs from general vocabulary; How vocabulary contributes to the structure of discourse, and the pragmatic functions it fulfils. Featuring case studies and tasks throughout, Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary provides a clear and accessible guide and is essential reading for students and teachers wanting to understand, appreciate and conduct corpus-based research in vocabulary studies.

• | Author: Pawel Szudarski
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Oct 03, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 228 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1138187216
• | ISBN-13: 9781138187214