LINGUIST List 10.1711

Wed Nov 10 1999

Sum: For Query: 10.1659/ Verb Frequency Lists

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  • Nancy Salay, For Query: 10.1659/ Verb Frequency Lists

    Message 1: For Query: 10.1659/ Verb Frequency Lists

     Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 15:44:18 -0600 (CST)
    From: Nancy Salay <nancycyc.com>
    Subject: For Query: 10.1659/ Verb Frequency Lists


    For Query: 10.1659

    I promised to send a summary of responses in a week or two to the question below, but, unfortunately, we experienced major server problems right around the time I began receiving responses. The upshot is that all but one have been lost. So, thanks to Kirsten (see response below) and to the many others who responded. For those who have similar needs, the frequency list I'm now using was prepared at ITRI in Brighton. Such files can be downloaded from ftp://ftp.itri.bton.ac.uk/pub/bnc .

    ********************************* Original Question:

    Does anyone know where I can get a verb frequency list, preferrably on-line and *free*, based on everyday usage? These would be *much* appreciated. I'll post responses (if I get any) in a week or two.

    ********************************** Only Response that survived:

    Kirsten Beissner

    Hi Nancy the list in the article mentioned below is neither very up to date nor online, but still it may be of some help for you. I think if you would contact Prof. Sinclair or COBUILD directly, they will be able to give you valuable hints.

    Sinclair, J., & Renouf, A. (1988). A lexical syllabus for language learning. In Ronald Carter, & M.J. McCarthy. Vocabulary and language teaching. London: Longman.

    best wishes Kirsten Beissner ***********************************

    Best, Nancy.