Corpus-Based Teaching of Specific and Academic Vocabulary for ESL Students

Authors

  • Elena G. Ivanova National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
  • Nina A. Skitina State University of Education
  • Veronika P. Shabanova State University of Education
  • Nataliia V. Poliakova State University of Education

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i19.6708

Keywords:

higher education, corpus, corpus-based teaching, teaching a foreign language, corpus-based exercises, ESP teaching

Abstract

The current paper presents the results of applying the corpus-based approach to teaching academic vocabulary as well as the vocabulary of English for specific purposes for ESL students. The approach relies on the bedrock principle of data-driven learning – referring to the language directly, refraining from mediated resources (coursebooks, dictionaries, and teachers), thus increasing language awareness by building a glossary tailored to students’ academic needs. The glossary encompasses not only lexico-grammatical meanings of the word but their functioning as well. The empirical data of the research proves that using corpora enhances conversational, reading, or writing skills.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Ivanova, E. G., Skitina, N. A., Shabanova, V. P., & Poliakova, N. V. (2023). Corpus-Based Teaching of Specific and Academic Vocabulary for ESL Students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(19). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i19.6708

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