Audrey Rousse-Malpat

Audrey Rousse-Malpat is an Assistant Professor of Language Learning at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of European Languages and Cultures within the Faculty of Arts. She specializes in Second Language Acquisition, Foreign Language Education, and French linguistics, with a focus on dynamic usage-based approaches, translanguaging strategies, and humor in language learning. Her research explores instructional methodologies, particularly comparing structure-based and dynamic-usage-based teaching methods, and their impacts on oral and written proficiency.

Dr. Rousse-Malpat is a member of the Young Arts Research Network (YARN) and serves as Treasurer of Anéla. Her work intersects linguistics, educational research, and pedagogy, emphasizing practical applications in classroom settings. She has organized international conferences, such as the 19th AILA World Congress, and supervised graduate research projects, including studies on translanguaging in English writing courses. Her contributions span peer-reviewed publications, edited volumes, and public engagement initiatives.

Key research themes include the effectiveness of explicit vs. implicit instruction, humor convergence in L2 responses, and the role of translanguaging in multilingual education. She advocates for innovative language-teaching frameworks that prioritize student-centered, dynamic learning environments.