Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers: New Tools, Online Resources, and Classroom Activities describes Corpus Linguistics (CL) and its many relevant, creative, and engaging applications to language teaching and learning for teachers and practitioners in TESOL and ESL/EFL, and graduate students in applied linguistics. English language teachers, both novice and experienced, can benefit from the list of new tools, sample lessons, and resources as well as the introduction of topics and themes that connect CL constructs to established theories in language teaching and second language acquisition. Key topics discussed include:

* CL and the teaching of English vocabulary, grammar, and spoken-written academic discourse;

* new tools, online resources, and classroom activities; and

* focus on the "English teacher as a corpus-based researcher."

With ready-to-use teaching vignettes, tips and step-by-step guides, case studies with practitioner interviews, and discussion of corpora and corpus tools, Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers is a thoughtfully designed and skillfully executed resource, bridging theory with practice for anyone looking to understand and apply corpus-based tools dynamically in the language learning classroom.

About the Author

Eric Friginal is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL, and Director of International Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University.

Reviews

"This is an excellent volume overall, and provides a valuable resource for both novice and experi-enced English language teachers as well as graduate students in applied linguistics."

- Lynne Flowerdew, Birkbeck College, University of London, TESOL Quarterly

"The exemplary activities or lesson plans are explained with clear step-by-step instructions. In addition, visual support assists the reader throughout the book to make the content clearer and more intelligible. Providing lesson plans geared to teaching different language skills, the book might inspire teachers to adapt them to their own teaching context."

- Marcus Callies and Tugba Simsek, International Journal of Corpus Linguistics

Book Information
ISBN 9781138123090
Author Eric Friginal
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 113g