Valorising corpus linguistics tools in teaching english [Articol]
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2025
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USARB
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The teaching of idiomatic expressions is a crucial yet often challenging aspect of language learning, as idioms are deeply embedded in cultural contexts and can be difficult for nonnative speakers to grasp. This article explores the valorization of corpus linguistics tools in the teaching of idioms, emphasizing how these tools can enhance both comprehension and retention of idiomatic language. Corpus linguistics, with its vast, authentic language data, provides learners with real-life examples of idiom usage in various contexts. By analyzing frequency, collocations, and patterns in corpora, teachers can introduce idioms in a more meaningful and contextualized way. The article discusses the advantages of using corpus-based approaches, including increased exposure to natural language, the development of pattern recognition skills, and the ability to track idiomatic variations across different registers and dialects. Practical strategies for integrating corpus linguistics tools into language curricula are presented, offering educators effective methods for making the learning of idioms more accessible, engaging, and grounded in authentic usage.
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corpus tools, Sketch Engine, AntConc, frequency, collocations, patterns, POS
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Coşulean, Liliana. Valorising corpus linguistics tools in teaching english / Liliana Coşulean // Tradiţie şi inovare în cercetarea ştiinţifică : Materialele Conferinţei Ştiinţifice Internaţionale, Ediţia a XIII-a, 10-11 octombrie 2024. – Bălţi : [S. n.], 2025 (CEU US). – Vol. I. – P. 136-140. – ISBN 978-9975-5-357-0.