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A Corpus Analysis of SSC English Textbook Phrases of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Lexicographical Study

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  • Zarhat Ali
  • Umme Habiba
  • Usama Subhan

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The planned study aims to do a corpus analysis of words from the secondary School certificates (SSC) English textbooks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with a Lexicographic approach. This study aims to provide insight into prevalent wording and usage patterns by evaluating the linguistic setting of these textbooks. The study will look into how phrase usage varies in a variety of textbook scenarios and subjects using a corpus-based methodology. Through a thorough analysis of the phrases covered in the SSC British educational program, this work aims to further lexicographic research. The study will make use of qualitative methods, such as term collection and evaluation from the corpus using specialized programs. The results have detected in light on the linguistic characteristics of the textbooks, which is beneficial to lexicographers, instructional designers, and instructors.

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  • Zarhat Ali & Umme Habiba & Usama Subhan, 2025. "A Corpus Analysis of SSC English Textbook Phrases of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Lexicographical Study," International Journal of Politics & Social Sciences Review (IJPSSR), International Journal of Politics & Social Sciences Review (IJPSSR), vol. 4(I), pages 69-78.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebj:ijpssr:2025v4iia6
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