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The aim is to explore pathways for integrating small corpora into English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly Aviation English.

April 21, 2026Open Access

Application of Small Corpora in Aeronautical English Teaching

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Explores using small corpora to enhance linguistic sensitivity in Aviation English learners, suggesting practical pathways for effective teaching.

The aim is to explore pathways for integrating small corpora into English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly Aviation English.
Constructing a specialized corpus using authentic civil aviation data.
Examining the corpus through linguistic feature identification and classroom material development.
Addressing teaching pitfalls like bias and dependence on instructor experience.
Small corpora heightened students' sensitivity to linguistic nuances in ESP.
Improved professional communication skills among Aviation English learners.
Validated the distinctions between Aviation English and General English through a case study on verb nominalization.

Zeqi Liu (2026) studied this question.

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Explores using small corpora to enhance linguistic sensitivity in Aviation English learners, suggesting practical pathways for effective teaching.