Description
This book provides a practical and extensive guide for the International Corpus Network of Asian Learners of English (ICNALE), a unique dataset including more than 15,000 samples of Asian learners’ L2 English speeches and essays. It also offers approachable introductions to a variety of corpus studies on the aspects of Asian learners’ L2 English.
Key topics discussed in the book include:
- background, aims, and methods of learner corpus research
- principles, designs, and applications of the ICNALE
- vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics in Asian learners’ L2 English, and
- individual differences of Asian learners and assessments of their speeches and essays
With many case studies and hands-on guides to utilise ICNALE data to the fullest extent, The ICNALE Guide is a unique resource for students, teachers, and researchers who are interested in a corpus-based analysis of L2 acquisition.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction to the Learner Corpus Research 1. Learner Corpus Research: An Overview 2. ICNALE: Major Features 3. ICNALE: Modules Part 2: Aspects of Asian Learners’ L2 English Use 4. Vocabulary 5. Grammar 6. Pragmatics 7. Individual Differences 8. Assessment 9. Conclusion
