Using Corpus Linguistics as a Tool for Reform in English Language Teaching and Learning: The Case of Public Schools in Arab Countries

This paper provides insights on how corpus linguistics can improve English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curricula in Arab public schools in three realms: syllabus design, materials development, and classroom activities. It equips teachers with corpus-based ideas to teaching writing, reading, vocabulary, and grammar in a post-method setting using data driven learning approaches. The paper argues for using authentic materials in the EFL classroom created with the help of corpus-based applications. In addition, it also discusses some limitations and implications of using corpus linguistics in the classroom. Although this paper discusses the case of Arab public schools, its implications are also applicable to other English as a Second Language (ESL) and EFL contexts.