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Nov 8, 2016 11 min

147: Are word frequency lists useful?

from StoryLearning Podcast Hosted by Olly Richards

Dave asks: "How useful are word frequency lists?" In this episode: A small number of words account for a disproportionate amount of use in spoken language But does it make sense to memorise the most frequent words? What about nuance, or context? Why a holistic approach is best - you'll learn those words naturally anyway Frequency dictionaries can be useful for filling in gaps Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Science Of Successful Blogging - My talk from the Montreal Language Festival in Summer 2016. https://youtu.be/HhC0xbpI9QI Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your

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