Lexicography Course
This course teaches modern English lexicography skills for creating clear, learner-focused dictionary entries. Learners will master headword selection using corpora, write concise definitions for digital vocabulary, apply consistent style and formatting, and handle ethical issues with transparent etymology and source notes, ensuring professional, accurate, and user-friendly dictionaries.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in lexicography to create clear, consistent dictionary entries for learners, covering headword selection, controlled definitions, style, formatting, usage labels, source documentation, concise etymology notes, defining digital terms, and addressing ethical concerns for accurate and user-friendly results.
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Develop skills
- Build learner-friendly dictionary entries with proper 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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