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561. The Collins Words of the Year (Part 1)

Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

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Understanding 'Words of the Year'

This chapter explores the concept of 'Words of the Year' as chosen by Collins Dictionary, focusing on the cultural contexts and contemporary issues surrounding the 2017 selections. It highlights the role of the Collins Corpus in tracking language usage and the balance between data-driven decisions and human judgment in the dictionary-making process.

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