British National Corpus

The British National Corpus (BNC) is a large, detailed collection of written and spoken English texts from various sources and regions in the UK. It contains around 100 million words and is used by linguists and researchers to analyze how language is actually used in everyday life. By studying the BNC, scholars can identify patterns, meanings, and changes in language over time. Think of it as a comprehensive snapshot of modern British English, providing valuable insights for language study and development.