New book: Corpus Linguistics for ELT

  Corpus Linguistics for ELT: Research and Practice Ivor Timmis From the introduction: The challenge of fostering a fruitful relationship between corpus linguistics and ELT was clearly set out by Conrad (2000: 556): Corpus grammarians must strive to reach more audiences that include teachers and must emphasize concrete pedagogical applications … In fact, the strongest force … Read more

CFP International Journal of Learner Corpus Research

The International Journal of Learner Corpus Research (IJLCR) is a forum for researchers who collect, annotate, and analyse computer learner corpora and/or use them to investigate topics in Second Language Acquisition and linguistic theory in general, inform foreign language teaching, develop learner-corpus-informed tools (e.g. courseware, proficiency tests, dictionaries and grammars) or conduct natural language processing … Read more

25 fully-funded, full-time doctoral studentships Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University is seeking to strengthen and expand areas of research excellence across our spectrum of research disciplines. We are inviting high-quality applications for 25 fully-funded, full-time doctoral studentships. Successful applicants will join a lively and thriving research student community and undertake original research in their chosen specialism. Candidates should have or expect to … Read more