Alex Ho-Cheong Leung

Alex Ho-Cheong Leung is a Lecturer at Northumbria University specializing in Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics. He joined Northumbria as a part-time lecturer in TESOL in 2012 and has been employed as a full-time lecturer since the academic year 2012-2013. He serves as Secretary of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) and holds editorial positions with several academic journals including Open Linguistics and ELT Journal.

His educational background includes:

• PGCHE (July 20, 2015)
• DPhil in Linguistics (November 23, 2012)
• BA (Hons) in English (September 1, 2007)

Dr. Leung's research focuses on Second Language Acquisition, Second Language Speech & Phonology, Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Teacher Identity and Experience, Racialisation of the TESOL Profession, Language Attitudes and Variations, Lived Experience of Ethnic Minoritised Students, and English Historical Linguistics. His work examines the complex interplay between linguistic, social, and cultural factors in language learning contexts, with particular attention to Hong Kong and Southeast Asian contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on transdisciplinary approaches to second language acquisition, with particular emphasis on phonological development, the impact of social factors on language learning, and innovative teaching methodologies. His research spans multiple contexts including Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and European settings, examining diverse populations from young learners to adult professionals.

Dr. Leung actively supervises postgraduate research, currently guiding Nancy Dieu-Ngoc Nguyen's work on "TRANSNATIONAL VIRTUAL EXCHANGE FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION BEYOND WEIRD CONTEXTS." He has secured research funding for projects including "(Re-)Exploring Ethics in Applied Linguistics Research" and "Perceptions of vulnerability of clinical populations involved in biomedical research," demonstrating his commitment to advancing ethical practices in language research.