Lexicography Course
Dive into modern English lexicography with this course. Gain practical skills to design clear, consistent dictionary entries for learners. Master headword selection using corpora, write concise definitions for digital-age terms like slang, apply uniform style in formatting and pronunciation, and handle ethics with transparent etymology and source notes. Build professional confidence in creating accurate, user-friendly dictionaries.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills in lexicography for learner dictionaries. Learn to select headwords from corpora, write controlled definitions especially for digital communication and slang, apply consistent style in formatting, hyphenation, pronunciation, and usage labels. Practice documenting sources ethically and crafting concise etymology notes to ensure entries are accurate, transparent, and easy to use.
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Develop skills
- Build learner-friendly dictionary entries with structure, labels, and clear examples.
- Craft concise definitions for digital slang and online communication terms.
- Apply consistent editorial style including formatting, hyphenation, and pronunciation.
- Use corpora and trusted sources to select relevant, high-frequency headwords.
- Write ethical, transparent notes on usage, etymology, and source documentation.
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