STATISTICS AND CORPUS LINGUISTICS: PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF THE LEXICON

Statistical studies of lexicography date back to the last century, but today the development of corpus linguistics provides us with new tools to use in language learning methods. In its current situation, the development of computer technology methods allows quantitative lexical studies to regain its importance for language teaching whether it is a native or foreign language being taught. Nevertheless, a quantitative lexical study needs to be assessed in relation to learning needs in order to achieve a greater qualitative result.