Zipf's Law - Core Words for English Language Learning Success

Discover how Zipf's Law revolutionizes English language learning in this TEDx talk by Dr. Charles Browne. Learn about the New General Service List Project, which identifies core vocabulary for efficient language acquisition. Explore how understanding just 2,809 words can provide 92% comprehension of English newspapers, novels, and daily conversations. Gain insights into corpus linguistics and frequency-based word lists that offer 90-99% coverage of various English genres. Understand the challenges faced by second language learners when confronted with 600,000 English words and the importance of knowing at least 90% of words in a text for comprehension. Delve into the development of open-source, corpus-based word lists and free learning resources that are transforming English language education.

Zipf’s law: Core words for English language learning success / ジップの法則 | Charles Browne | TEDxKeioU