147: Are word frequency lists useful?

147: Are word frequency lists useful?

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

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