This is the first book to bridge the gap between research and teaching that provides a variety of practical examples of how corpora can be used for pedagogical purposes. This book offers a 'one-stop shop' where readers can find a selection of clear and straightforward activities that show how corpora can be used for diverse pedagogical goals and for the needs of different students which ensures it is an essential book for pre- and in- service ELT teachers. Features chapters from a range of contributors at different career levels and locations so it will appeal to a wide range of pre- and in- service teachers around the world.

This is the first book to bridge the gap between research and teaching that provides a variety of practical examples of how corpora can be used for pedagogical purposes. This book offers a 'one-stop shop' where readers can find a selection of clear and straightforward activities that show how corpora can be used for diverse pedagogical goals and for the needs of different students which ensures it is an essential book for pre- and in- service ELT teachers. Features chapters from a range of contributors at different career levels and locations so it will appeal to a wide range of pre- and in- service teachers around the world.

empowers readers to compile and analyze EAP-relevant corpora to support their practice; draws on open-access resources, allowing readers in all contexts to engage in corpus analyses; examines how corpus studies have advanced the description of spoken, written and computer-mediated academic discourses; contains numerous reflective and hands-on tasks.

empowers readers to compile and analyze EAP-relevant corpora to support their practice; draws on open-access resources, allowing readers in all contexts to engage in corpus analyses; examines how corpus studies have advanced the description of spoken, written and computer-mediated academic discourses; contains numerous reflective and hands-on tasks.

This fine collection of papers is the successful outcome of an international research project carried out by advanced undergraduate and graduate students from four different countries. Exceptionally, the papers do not rehash old ideas or themes but offer a fresh approach to a wide range of topics from language, literature and culture. This innovative attitude is the result of newly devised empirical methods of research, which clearly show that these students are well on their way to becoming inventive and resourceful researchers. The book connects three important themes and acts upon them. First, it provides empirical studies of literary texts and experiences, once again proving the value of empirical studies of literature. It thereby nicely forecasts the future of literary studies. Secondly, it highlights the connections between research groups in different continents, showing the strength of international collaborations. It thereby nicely forecasts the future of intercultural research. Thirdly, it presents work from students, illustrating upcoming talent. It thereby nicely forecasts the future of academia.