Monica Ghosh

Monica Ghosh is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, phonetics, and pronunciation training for non-native English speakers. She collaborates on projects analyzing word stress, vowel quality, and predictive models explaining stress errors in English. Her work often addresses challenges faced by learners in oral communication and lexicogrammar mastery.

Her research outputs include studies on stress shift dynamics, segmental accuracy training sequences, and leveraging internet resources for international teaching assistants (ITAs). She co-authored a book on oral communication for non-native speakers and developed tools like the Pronunciation Highlighter for personalized language exercises. Ghosh’s contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and book publications.

Her research networks involve collaborations with experts like John M. Levis and Edwige Cotos, focusing on applied linguistics and pronunciation pedagogy. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, her work emphasizes practical applications for L2 learners and educators.