On the Use of Corpora in Second Language Acquisition – Chinese as an Example

Mária Ištvánová

doi:10.4312/ala.11.2.131-142

Authors

Mária Ištvánová Department of East Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts of the Comenius University in Bratislava https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4914-5353

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4312/ala.11.2.131-142

Keywords:

Chinese, corpora, teaching methodology, second language acquisition, linguistic research

Abstract

This paper aims to introduce the language corpora and the advantages of their use in the process of Chinese language acquisition. We provide practical examples of the corpora's direct and indirect use for teaching and learning Chinese as a second language. The exploratory approach towards Chinese by using various types of corpora is applicable for general language seminars as well as specialized translation seminars. The indirect use is mainly linked to the preparation of teaching materials and facilitates the curriculum design.

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