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The present study compared features of single words and collocations used in 15 domestic and overseas primary- and secondary-level textbooks of English. The results are as follows: First, the amount of vocabulary used in Korean English textbooks was less than that of English-speaking or European countries, but more than that of other Asian countries. In addition, for the vocabulary density, a small number of vocabulary had a tendency to be repeatedly used in Korean English textbooks. The distributions of vocabulary levels examined within the 1 st 4000 words did not show significant differences among the textbooks. In comparing the use of collocations, the number of collocations in Korean textbooks was more than that of other Asian countries. Concerning the collocation POS combination pattern of Korean English textbooks, AJ+NN, AV+AV, and VB+AT+NN patterns were relatively more frequent compared to other countries while the use rate of VB+AV was less frequent. In conclusion, this study suggests some implications for improving the development procedure of English textbooks.