Researching Austrian German: Looking for corpora recommendations (Media & Spoken)

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Hi everyone,

I’m a German studies student currently working on my Master’s thesis focused on Austrian German. My research explores sociolinguistic and contact linguistics aspects, specifically comparing generational differences in language use (influences from neighboring languages vs. modern anglicisms).

I am looking for suitable corpora to conduct my practical analysis. I am specifically interested in:

  1. Media & Digital Communication: Databases or archives of Austrian newspapers, blogs, or social media comments where I can analyze spontaneous written language.
  2. Spoken Language: Any accessible corpora or databases containing recordings/transcriptions of spontaneous speech from Austrian speakers across different age groups.
  3. Regional Tools: Any specific Austrian-led projects that focus on language variation within the country.

If you have any tips on where to find these resources or advice on effectively building a custom corpus for this specific variety of German, I would be very grateful!

Thank you for your help!

Posted Feb 19, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC

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