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An introduction to getting the most out of authentic texts: corpus tools

Date: March 3, 2010
Location: Aston University
Event type: Half-day workshop

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Any questions about this event? Please email linkswestmidlands@aston.ac.uk or call 0121 204 3111.

Summary

A hands-on introduction to two freely available tools for manipulating large bodies of text (corpora) in order to extract and analyse examples of language relevat to language teachers - both specialists, and non-specialists. This session will demonstrate how you can find relevant, authentic examples from the internet using search words.

Outcomes

You will:

• discuss how to find appropriate authentic texts and use them with pupils
• use Antconc to create a home made corpus to use in MFL lessons
• use Webcorp to query the internet as if it was a corpus
• be able to create worksheets for different purposes and at different levels

Programme

12:45 - 1.00 Registration and coffee

1.00 - 1.10 Welcome note Pam Moores, director of Links and Routes into Languages

1.15 - 2.15 Hands-on session in the computer labs

2.15 - 2.45 Introduction to Goethe institute's resources for teachers by Ed Chappel

2.45-3.15 Pupils' presentations and close

Trainer

David Pollard
BA PCGE MSc

Learning and teaching support manager A former EFL teacher and IT professional, David supports staff and students using ICT in learning and teaching. His PhD focus is on ICT facilitated learning.

Cost

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