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Vocabulary profiler Analyse texts for different frequency levels in different corpora

Use this tool to profile vocabulary. Instructions: (1) Enter text in the box below. (2) Choose a list from the options (default is GSL+AWL). (3) Click Submit.




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Academic





 
 
 
 
 
Shows words and frequencies in the GSL (General Service List) and AWL (Academic Word List). Options:
Shows words and frequencies in the NGSL (New General Sevice List) and the NAWL (New AWL).
Combines the New-GSL with the AVL. Note: these lists have a big overlap. Identifies AVL words first.
This uses the BNC/COCA corpus and shows frequencies from 1k (most frequent 1000 words) to 25k. Also shows proper nouns, compound words and acronyms. Choose format:
This shows frequencies of words in the New-GSL (New General Service List).
This shows frequencies in the AVL (Academic Vocabulary List).
This shows frequencies in the AKL (Academic Keyword List).
This shows frequencies in the CSAVL (Computer Science AVL).

General + Academic + Technical




Technical



 

Combines the GSL and AWL with a technical list, the SVL (word family version). Please select a subject.
Combines the New-GSL and AVL with a technical list, the SVL (lemma version). Please select a subject.
Combines the GSL with a technical list, the MSVL. Please select a subject.
Shows frequencies in 8 subjects of the SVL (Secondary School Vocabulary Lists). Choose version:
Shows frequencies in 5 subject areas of the MSVL (Middle School Vocabulary Lists).

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Sheldon Smith

Author: Sheldon Smith    ‖    Last modified: 20 March 2024.

Sheldon Smith is the founder and editor of EAPFoundation.com. He has been teaching English for Academic Purposes since 2004. Find out more about him in the about section and connect with him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.



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