 Hello and welcome. I'm Samuel, your course advisor. Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to our exciting microcredential course, Corpus Basics. This course, which consists of four content units, is designed to guide you through the fascinating world of corpus linguistics. Let's dive in. Unit 1 is our starting point. Here, we'll explore the main principles of corpus linguistics, and the diverse ways corpora are used in linguistic studies. You'll learn about different types of corpora and their unique characteristics, along with various practical applications. In unit 2, we delve into the analysis of corpus data. It's a mix of both qualitative and quantitative methods. You'll get hands on with frequency counts and learn how a concordance or operates. Plus, we'll explore popular corpora and their intriguing applications. Unit 3 is where things get really interesting. We'll take you through the initial steps of using corpora, focusing on the coca. With about 1 billion words, it's an extensive resource for contemporary language. You'll learn to conduct simple searches and interpret concordances effectively. Finally, unit 4 is all about practical application. We provide comprehensive overviews of coca's central search functions through both textual and video tutorials. This unit includes self-tests too. So you can deepen your understanding and confidently interpret search results. As usual on the VLC, this microcredential course involves a workload of roughly 30 hours, and it is certified. All you have to do is carefully study the content and pass the four mastery tests. One for each unit. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or just curious about language. Corpus Basics offers you the tools to explore and understand language in a whole new way. So are you ready to embark on this linguistic journey with us? Sign up today and let's explore the world of corpora together.