We tackle the lexical content of encyclopedic texts as our research object, more precisely, the lexical profile of texts in two collaborative encyclopedias: one is designed for English language learners (Simple English Wikipedia) and the other is designed for an Englishspeaking audience (Wikipedia). We aim at introducing the encyclopedic text as a pedagogical resource for the enhancement and practice of vocabulary in English. Our specific goals are the following: 1) proceed an analysis of the lexical profile of texts from Simple English Wikipedia and Wikipedia; 2) compare the texts of both encyclopedias and 3) check whether the adapted texts from the encyclopedia designed for English language learners do employ more simple vocabulary. The theoretical background resorts to studies
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