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Corpora in lexicography

Become more familiar with the role of corpora in lexicographic practice.

Watch the interview with lexicographer, Liz Potter as she discusses how corpora are used by lexicographers today.

As you watch the video, focus on the areas that she discusses around how she used corpora in lexicography and shares her insights behind what was exciting and challenging about using the process.

Make notes in your notepad of the key points from the video interview.

Your task

What key points did you learn from the interview video with Liz Potter?
Share your thoughts in the comments area.
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