What is Sketch Engine?
Sketch Engine is an online tool to explore how language works. Its algorithms analyze authentic texts of billions of words (text corpora) to identify instantly what is typical in language and what is rare, unusual or emerging usage. It is also designed for text analysis or text mining applications. Sketch Engine contains 800 ready-to-use corpora in 100+ languages. Learn more about what Sketch Engine can do here.
Who is eligible for Sketch Engine?
Access is available for all Middlebury community members who have single-sign-on accounts.
How do I get access to Sketch Engine?
Login access is available here. Please select "Institutional Login" (the blue button on the right) and choose "Middlebury College" from the menu that pops up. You should then be redirected to the Middlebury single-sign-on page or logged in automatically.
How do I learn about Sketch Engine?
Sketch Engine has a variety of guides and tutorials available to help you.
How do I get help?
For tool questions or issues please use the help options when you're logged into the system. It's located in the upper right hand portion of the Sketch Engine menu bar.
For access or account issues, please use the button to the right side of this page to request support.