learners attitudes towards utilizing corpusbased approach in the saudi efl context

Abstract EN

Corpus Linguistics has been noted to be a trendy approach in language research in the last few decades as it is closely related to technological advancements.

In the current study, the researcher has investigated the learners' attitudes towards using corpus-based approach in their EFL classroom and figuring out the potential challenges in using corpora.

The researcher has employed quantitative methodology to investigate the study questions.

A questionnaire has been employed on the experimental group's learners (N=25) to collect their views on three themes, benefits of corpus-based approach, their overall perceptions on the use of corpora, and potential challenges in corpora use in vocabulary learning.

The obtained data has been descriptively analyzed using SPSS program to answer test the study hypothesis.

Findings showed that learners had positive attitudes towards using corpus-based approach and they highly rated its benefits, while they illustrated facing some challenges in using corpora which could be met over the time and by much practice.

Some recommendations could be formulated from the apparent results of this study: First, bridging the gap between corpus research results and the actual teaching practices in the Saudi EFL context could be achieved by the gradual adoption of corpora use.

Third, supporting learners with sufficient training to possess technical skills of online corpora use and concordancing skills of linguistic analysis and interpreting.