In this episode of CorpusCast, host Dr Robbie Love welcomes Professor Shelley Staples from the University of Arizona to dive deep into the fascinating world of learner corpora and how they can revolutionise the way we approach academic writing, especially for students writing in English as a second language. Professor Staples shares her journey into corpus linguistics and her innovative use of learner corpora to support students in developing their academic literacy. They discuss her major projects, including the Corpus and Repository of Writing (Crow), which houses a vast collection of student writing samples used to explore linguistic patterns, genre conventions, and the nuances of academic discourse. Shelley explains how this data-driven approach not only helps in identifying effective writing strategies but also empowers students by showing the value of their contributions to the academic community. The conversation also touches on the challenges and ethical considerations of using learner data, the potential impacts of AI on student writing, and the importance of an asset-oriented approach to language learning. Whether you're an educator, linguist, or just curious about the intersection of language and technology, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving field of corpus linguistics and its practical applications in education. Tune in to learn how corpus-based research can enhance both teaching and learning, making academic writing more accessible and effective for students across the globe. Dr Robbie Love 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zcgo36 Professor Shelley Staples 👉 https://t.ly/eJ-b2 Aston Centre for Applied Linguistics 👉 https://bit.ly/3QKHcSF School of Social Sciences and Humanities 👉 https://bit.ly/3JCRAd1 Find out more about courses related to this show 👉 https://bit.ly/3pR705k #teamaston