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May 2022
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Using Corpora in the ESL Classroom

ESL Talk Podcast
About this episode

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A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.


In this episode, we will talk all about using Corpus/Corpora in the English Classroom.

What is it? How can we use it? And how can it help our students in our classes?


Our special guest Ben joins us to share his knowledge and expertise on the topic, helping us better understand Corpus and how we can use it effectively in the ESL classroom or online space.


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