Publication details
Exploring Technical Vocabulary in the ESP Classroom with Sketch Engine
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Humanising Language Teaching |
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| Web | https://www.hltmag.co.uk/feb23/exploring-technical-vocabulary |
| Keywords | English for Specific Purposes; Sketch Engine; technical vocabulary |
| Description | The article presents an activity based on the application Sketch Engine that uses large language corpora. By concordancing specific technical terms from e.g. science students are encouraged to explore additional, metaphorical meanings of their technical vocabulary thus developing their language learning autonomy, creativity and language play. |