Maria Lim Falk

Maria Lim Falk is a researcher at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University. She leads key projects like IntensiveSwedish and collaborates with the Swedish National Agency for Education.

• PhD in Scandinavian Languages (2008) with focus on bilingual education
• Academy Fellow in Swedish Didactics (2010–2015)

Research Focus: Bilingual education, CLIL pedagogy, academic writing in multilingual contexts, grammar instruction for second-language learners, and sociolinguistic challenges in education. Her work bridges theory and practice through teacher-researcher collaborations.

Publication Trends: Analyzes Swedish/English code-switching, CLIL effectiveness, vocabulary acquisition, and curriculum design for refugee students. Key themes: multilingual competence, educational equity, and language policy implementation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Royal Swedish Academy of Literature Fellowship (2010–2015)

Collaborative Work: Coordinates teacher-researcher partnerships, contributes to national educational models, and leads projects on language literacy. Her studies inform policies for sustainable educational practices.