Alberto Lima

Alberto Lima is an Instructor in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU), located in Tempe, AZ. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, an MTESOL, and an MA in French. His research focuses on sensorymotor approaches to second language phonology, second language writing pedagogy, and second language acquisition theory/methodology. He has consistently taught advanced courses such as Grammar for TESL, Second-Language Acquisition Theory, and Approaches to Research across multiple semesters since 2020.

• Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics, MTESOL, MA in French
• Teaching Focus: TESL methodologies, applied linguistics, research methodologies

His expertise spans curriculum design for language education and empirical research in SLA, with active involvement in seminar courses exploring theoretical frameworks in linguistics.