Developing a Vocabulary Profile for Turkish L2 Based on Learner Corpus

The proposed research aims to develop a learner corpus for Turkish as a Second/Foreign Language (Turkish L2). Turkish L2 education has gained widespread attention both in and outside Turkey. Relevant research on language assessment suggests that each language should have a lexical profile for L2 education showing target vocabulary items for various proficiency levels. The corpus, built on written and spoken works of Turkish L2 learners collected for various purposes, intends to offer a vocabulary profile together with word lists and collocations. Besides, computational analysis of words and structures will help stakeholders modify learning processes and prioritise the needs. The outcomes of the project are expected to be used by item writers, teachers, curriculum and material developers, and learners.