Using Corpora in the Language Classroom

Randi Reppen (Northern Arizona University)

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Cambridge University Press
15 March 2010

Computational linguistics; ELT: teaching theory & methods; ELT: English for specific purposes

Series: Cambridge Language Education

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This book explains and illustrates how teachers can use corpora to create classroom materials and activities to address specific class needs.

Using Corpora in the Language Classroom shows teachers how to use corpora and corpus tools to expand student learning. Together with its companion website, this teacher-friendly book demystifies corpus linguistics with clear explanations, instructions and examples. It provides the essential knowledge, tools, and skills teachers need to enable students to discover how language is really used.

Clear and concise, this volume provides:

-An overview of corpus linguistics

-Clear explanations of terminology

-Tasks and activities that invite readers to interact with the material

-Principled instructions for creating classroom materials and activities, including how to create corpora to address specific class needs.

By: Randi Reppen (Northern Arizona University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780521146081
ISBN 10: 0521146089
Series: Cambridge Language Education
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 15 March 2010
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active