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Corpus linguistics & vocabulary learning

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  Recently, one of my students asked for some pointers in corpus linguistics and vocabulary learning. Here´s my top 5 impromptu list. Sinclair, J. (2003). Reading concordances. An introduction. Harlow: Longman. This is a great resource to fully understand the implications of using concordances to derive (linguistic) meaning. Leńko-Szymańska, A. (2015). The English Vocabulary Profile as … Read more

Free copy of our latest paper in Computer Assisted Language Learning

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Our article, Language teachers’ perceptions on the use of OER language processing technologies in MALL, has just been published on Computer Assisted Language Learning Journal, Taylor & Francis Online. 50 free eprints can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/epWFWhVAGFZ4yRSIaMcA/full Get yours now!!!! Abstract Combined with the ubiquity and constant connectivity of mobile devices, and with … Read more

Mi fe en el multiculturalismo / Why Does Our Side Keep Losing Elections? Orhan Pamuk

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Mi fe en el multiculturalismo Publicado en El Español, 26/12/2017 Pero también debemos preguntarnos cómo este viento intolerante ha arraigado en lugar de nuestra bienintencionada declaración de igualdad y humanismo. ¿Por qué nuestro bando sigue perdiendo elecciones? Precisamente cuando trato de explorar las distintas perspectivas en conflicto mientras escribo, la imagen actual del multiculturalismo estadounidense, que propugna … Read more

CFP Corpus Research in Challenging Contexts Annual IVACS One-Day Symposium 24 Feb 2018

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    Call for papers Annual IVACS One-Day Symposium Theme: Corpus Research in Challenging Contexts  24th February 2018 Centre for Irish Language Research, Teaching and Testing, School of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University The Annual IVACS One-Day Symposium will be hosted by the Centre for Irish Language Research, Teaching and Testing, School of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University, … Read more