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Aranzazu Lucia Cosido GarciaView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Teacher Education
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Dr. Aránzazu L. Cosido-García serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Burgos, Faculty of Humanities and Communication. She is an active researcher in the ICCLAS (Identities and Changes in Anglophone Cultures and Literatures) research group, specializing in language teacher education and assessment methodologies. Her academic background includes: Doctorate from Universidad de Burgos (2024) with thesis "ePOLANT: an Electronic Portfolio for the Self-Assessment of Language Teachers' Competences" supervised by Dr. María Amor Barros del Río MA in English Philology (Linguistics) from Universidad de Salamanca PhD candidate status at Universidad de Burgos (2019-present) Her research focuses on practical applications of language teaching theory, particularly through electronic portfolios and mediation competence assessment. She bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom practice, developing tools for teacher self-assessment and certification processes. Her work emphasizes reflective practice and communication skills development in language education contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear trajectory from foundational linguistic research (2011's "L1 Transfer in Adult Beginners") toward increasingly applied educational tools, culminating in her 2024 doctoral work on ePOLANT. Her recent scholarship consistently addresses the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages (EPOSTL) framework and mediation competencies in language certification exams, reflecting Spain's implementation of CEFR standards in Official Language Schools. Professional activities include serving as Teacher Trainer and Head of Studies at private language schools, complementing her university position. Her work with the ICCLAS research group connects her to international networks in Anglophone cultural studies and language education.

Agnieszka GadomskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• English Language Teaching Methodology
• Teacher Development
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Dr. Agnieszka Gadomska serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English Studies at SWPS University's Faculty of Humanities in Warsaw since March 2022. With over two decades of academic experience since joining SWPS University in 2002, she specializes in language education and teacher development while coordinating the Graduate Certificate Program in TEFL. Education: Institute of English Studies, University of Warsaw Her research centers on applied linguistics with emphasis on digital materials design in glottodidactics, CEFR Companion Volume implementation , and academic English pedagogy . She investigates linguistic mediation competencies among Polish English teachers through mixed-methods approaches, bridging theoretical frameworks with classroom practice to enhance teacher education curricula. As Content Director for SWPS University's postgraduate TEFL program since 2019, she has secured National Science Centre funding (PLN 27,390) for her ongoing 'Linguistic Mediation in Practice' project (2024-2025). Her leadership extends to nationwide initiatives including the 'E-Academy of the Future' project (2010-2013) and CEFR descriptor calibration (2015-2016), shaping English language education standards across Poland. She directs research teams conducting two-phase studies combining quantitative surveys (90-100 participants) with qualitative interviews (30 participants) to analyze professional competencies of primary/secondary English teachers, establishing baselines for university-level teacher training reforms.

Marijana ProdanovićView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Language Teaching and Learning
• Translation Studies
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Marijana Prodanović is an Associate Professor at Singidunum University, with a focus on applied linguistics, language teaching, and translation studies. She holds a Ph.D. in International Education and Communication from Universidade da Coruña (2023) and a doctorate in language from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (2015). Education: University of Belgrade (Ph.D., M.A., B.A. in English), Universidade da Coruña (Ph.D. in International Education and Communication) Research Interests: Applied linguistics, online language education, pragmatics, contrastive analysis, and language testing. Her work bridges pedagogy and technology , particularly in post-pandemic educational contexts. Recent publications explore AI's role in language tasks, textbook analysis, and intercultural communication in tourism. She actively contributes to academic societies and journal reviews. Notable trends in her recent articles include: AI integration in TEFL practices Comparative studies of grammar acquisition Intercultural nuances in translation Online assessment methodologies Pragmatic awareness in multilingual learners Language's role in shaping identity

Joana PribušauskaitėView profile

Lecturer

• Linguodidactics
• Language Testing
• Lithuanian Language Education
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Joana Pribušauskaitė is a Lecturer at Vilnius University's Department of Lithuanian Studies, specializing in linguodidactics and Lithuanian language education since 1990. Her academic foundation includes a degree in Lithuanian Language and Literature from Vilnius University (1980). She is fluent in Lithuanian, English, Russian, and French. Research Focus: Her work centers on linguodidactics, language testing theory, and developing pedagogical tools for Lithuanian as a foreign language. She co-authors comprehensive grammars, textbooks, and assessment frameworks used globally, with recent publications emphasizing grammar standardization and CEFR-aligned methodologies. Publications Trend: Her 15 most recent works (2006–2020) demonstrate a consistent focus on creating accessible Lithuanian language resources, including grammars (e.g., for Hungarian and Russian speakers), test-design guidelines, and skill-development strategies. Themes include pedagogical innovation, cross-cultural adaptation, and competency-based assessment. Awards: Lietuvos Science Award (2006) for contributions to language education. Projects & Outreach: She manages EU-funded initiatives (e.g., 'Lietuva čia ir ten') and designs business-language courses. She conducts seminars for Lithuanian teachers abroad and edited the Lithuanian-French Dictionary (2020). Internships include Beijing Foreign Studies University and the EU Translation Directorate.

Anke SennemaView profile

Researcher

• Multilingualism in Education
• Language Acquisition
• Speech Perception
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Dr. Anke Sennema is a Researcher at the Department of Language Acquisition and Language Didactics of German at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her work focuses on multilingualism in education, speech perception, and German as a foreign language (DaF/DaZ). She has held roles such as University Assistant at the University of Vienna and Acting Professor at Humboldt University Berlin. She specializes in collaborative online international learning (COIL), language policy, and vocational education. Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Potsdam, 2009). Research interests include phonetics, language acquisition, and internationalization in education. She has co-authored over 30 publications on topics like multilingual teaching strategies and cross-border educational cooperation. Projects include the 'German as a Foreign Language Internship Abroad' program and joint PhD programs with Tehran University. Her recent work emphasizes integrating multilingual approaches into higher education and fostering international academic partnerships. She has led sections on phonetics at international conferences and contributed to language policy initiatives. Her teaching includes modules on language assessment and intercultural communication.

• Irish Language Requirement
• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
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Peadar Mac Giolla Bhríghde is a Lecturer in the Department of English and Irish at Marino Institute of Education, serving as National Coordinator for the Irish Language Requirement (SCG/OCG) since 2004. He specializes in inclusive education and Irish language policy, delivering modules on special educational needs and Irish-medium teacher training. Teaches on the B.Ed. (Irish medium) program Develops language assessment frameworks Collaborates on North-South educational initiatives Research focuses on SCG certification processes, multilingual pedagogy, and teacher preparation. Authored over 15 professional articles since 2008, with recent work addressing inclusive language education strategies and cross-border collaboration. Key contributions include: 2023: Clarifying SCG options for educators 2022: Promoting London-Belfast SCG collaboration 2017: Aligning SCG with European language standards Recipient of grants from Northern Ireland Department of Education (2017) and Irish education departments (2005-2010), supporting curriculum development. Maintains SCG website since 2004. Professional memberships include SCG Steering Committee and Open University exam board. Expertise spans studio recording projects for language assessments (2006-2023) and teacher training workshops across Ireland. Holds M.Ed. (UCD) and Dip. Remedial Ed. (Coláiste Iorrais), with qualifications in psychology and management.

Noora KaukolaView profile

Academic

• Language Teaching
• Online Education
• Student Exchange Programs
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Noora Kaukola is a University Teacher at the Language Centre of the University of Eastern Finland, specializing in German language instruction and digital pedagogy. She coordinates the Course Assistant Programme and has developed cross-institutional online courses through the KiVAKO project , focusing on German language education aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (B1-B2 levels). Her work emphasizes inclusive teaching, technology integration, and student-centered learning. Teaches German 1-4 courses Co-developer of nationwide online courses (Saksa 5 & 6) Key roles in KiVAKO project Research Interests Her research centers on digital language education, student exchange programs, and leveraging technology for flexible learning. Using Moodle and H5P tools, she designs modules that combine self-paced study with live Zoom sessions, prioritizing practical vocabulary for academic and professional contexts. Publication Trends Recent articles analyze online course effectiveness, student feedback mechanisms, and challenges in sustaining foreign language offerings in Finnish higher education. Themes include digital pedagogy, CEFR alignment, and interactive learning tools. Teaching Philosophy She advocates for clear instructions, student agency, and blended assessment methods. Her approach integrates self-correcting exercises, peer collaboration, and real-world scenarios like internships and customer service training.

Rebecca BordenView profile

Assistant Professor

• World Languages Education
• Inquiry-Based Teaching
• Teacher Development
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Dr. Rebecca Borden is an Assistant Professor of World Languages Education at the University of Oklahoma's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, within the Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum department. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on second language acquisition, teaching methods, and Bi/Multilingual Learners. Prior to this role, she served as the first-year Spanish language coordinator in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at OU and worked as a high school Spanish teacher in Texas and Oklahoma. Dr. Borden holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum from the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on high-leverage teaching practices in world languages education, inquiry-based approaches, and teacher development. Her work emphasizes resilience in early career language teachers, oral proficiency diagnostics, and social justice in language education. Publications span topics including teacher collaboration, classroom discourse communities, and language program revitalization. While no formal awards are listed, her scholarly output demonstrates leadership in language education innovation. Advising and grants sections remain empty due to lack of explicit mentions in provided texts. She is affiliated with the College's research centers but no specific labs/teams are detailed.

Helena RoquetView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
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Helena Roquet is a Professor of Foreign Language Acquisition at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) and an affiliated professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). She directs the Institute for Multilingualism at UIC and is part of the consolidated research group ALLENCAM (Language Acquisition in Multilingual Catalonia) at UPF. Her doctoral research (2011) focused on integrating content and language in formal education. She holds a PhD in Multilingual Communication and Translation from UPF, a BA in English-German Translation, and pedagogical training from the University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on second/third language acquisition, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), and multilingual education. Key projects include evaluating CLIL's impact on language skills in primary education and exploring adjunct instruction effects in higher education. She has led funded projects like INTCLASS (2014-2017) and Aula d'empresa (2015-2017). Teaching includes CLIL methodology courses for primary education and EFL teacher training. She contributes to the Master's in Language Acquisition and TESOL programs at UIC. Over 15 years, she has published extensively on CLIL effectiveness, multilingualism, and language policy, with recent work emphasizing early childhood education and university-level EFL instruction.

• Text Linguistics
• Lingvokul'turology
• Stylistics
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Assoc. Prof. Galina Nedilkova Kurteva holds a PhD in Philological Sciences and is affiliated with the Department of New Bulgarian Studies at the National University of Sofia. Her academic background includes studies in Bulgarian and English Philology from Sofia University, a PhD from the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow), and postgraduate specialization in Beijing. She has directed the Summer School for Bulgarian Language and Culture at NBU and led the Erasmus+ project 'Bulgarian Language for Erasmus Students.' Her research focuses on text linguistics, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication. She has actively participated in national and international projects, including collaborations with institutions in China, Italy, Austria, and Russia. Her work emphasizes Bulgarian language acquisition challenges for foreign learners, particularly Russian speakers, and pedagogical innovations in SLA (Second Language Acquisition). Prof. Kurteva has developed Bulgarian language textbooks for foreign learners (e.g., Здравейте ) and contributed to language policy studies, including CEFR alignment and testing methodologies. She currently teaches courses on Bulgarian linguistics and language pedagogy. Her professional affiliations include membership in the Union of Bulgarian Scientists and the China Friendship Society. She has supervised projects on language assessment frameworks and intercultural education, reflecting her commitment to bridging linguistic and cultural divides.

Ying ZhengView profile

Professor

• Psychometrics and test validation
• Human scoring vs. machine scoring
• Statistics in applied linguistics
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Professor Ying Zheng serves as a Professor in Languages, Cultures & Linguistics at the University of Southampton , where she also holds the position of Director of Postgraduate Recruitment & Admissions within the School of Humanities. Additionally, she is the UK Director of the Confucius Institute , contributing to Chinese language education initiatives. Specializes in psychometrics, test validation, and statistics in applied linguistics Previously worked as Psychometrician and Director of Research at Pearson (2009-2013) PhD and MEd from Queen's University, Canada Her research focuses on human vs. machine scoring, comparative judgment in language testing, Mandarin exams in the UK system (A-Level/GCSE), ESL/EFL learner characteristics, and teacher professional development. She leads projects with AHRC and University of Southampton funding, including automated scoring models and AI applications in essay assessment. Recent scientific publications examine CEFR alignment, PTE Academic revisions, and global language scale development. Current work explores AI-integrated feedback systems and psychometric models for English and Chinese language assessment. Awarded UK Higher Education Academy Fellow (2015) Supervises PhD students in iPhD Applied Linguistics/ELT and PhD Modern Languages programs

Susan SheehanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Language Assessment
• Testing, evaluation and assessment
• The Common European Framework of Reference
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Susan Sheehan is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the Department of Education, School of Business, Education and Law, University of Huddersfield, where she has been serving since September 2013. She is also a member of the Huddersfield Centre for Research in Education and Society (HudCRES), contributing to interdisciplinary research in education and society. Her research interests are centered on language assessment, the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), learner autonomy, and teacher development. She has led significant projects such as the Core Inventory of General English and continues to explore language assessment literacy (LAL) in diverse educational contexts. Her recent publications, spanning from 2022 to 2025, focus on language assessment practices in Vietnam, digital assessment literacy, and classroom implementation of LAL. These works reflect a strong trend in international and applied educational research, particularly in non-native English-speaking environments, with an emphasis on teacher-centered development and policy-practice interplay. Research Degree Supervision: Accepting PhD students Research output: 11 publications (2017–2025) Activities: 52 research-related activities including peer reviews, oral presentations, and conference contributions Press/Media: 2 expert media contributions on assessment during the pandemic and teaching practices Susan Sheehan has served as a reviewer for journals such as Educational Assessment, BMC Medical Education, and Journal of Education for Teaching. She has also co-presented on understanding test users' perspectives and investigating assessment needs of UK professional bodies. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the area of quality education. She leads and collaborates on research teams focused on language assessment, with active international partnerships, especially in Vietnam. Her lab-like research group involves multiple co-authors and emerging scholars in the field of applied linguistics and TESOL.

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Comparative Syntax
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Dr. Silvia Mihailesku serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Modern Languages , Department for Language Teaching, at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo . Her work focuses on Romanian-Bulgarian linguistic parallels, Balkan language contact phenomena, and translation theory. Research Themes: Balkan linguistic convergence, Romanian-Bulgarian syntactic comparison, translation strategies, verbal aspect theory, and CEFR-based language education Projects: Participates in international academic networks for sustainable collaboration between institutions in Serbia, Poland, and Romania Publications: Specializes in contrastive syntax, modal systems, and lexicographical studies between Romance and Slavic languages Education: PhD holder in linguistic disciplines Article Trends show consistent focus on Romanian-Bulgarian language contact, with keywords spanning verbal aspect , presumptive mood , and quantitative expressions . Her sub-fields include syntactic transformation , lexical borrowing , and CEFR implementation .

Nadia Yassine-DiabView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Learning
• Digital Game-Based Language Learning (DGBLL)
• Motivation in Education
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Nadia Yassine-Diab is an Associate Professor in English Language Learning at the University of Toulouse, where she serves as Director of the Department of Languages. Her work bridges language pedagogy with digital innovation through projects like Check your Smile , a collaborative platform combining serious games with lexical acquisition research. University of Toulouse (ex-Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier) Department of Languages Specialized in Digital Game-Based Language Learning (DGBLL) Her research explores: Motivation dynamics in language classrooms CLIL systems in French higher education Socioconstructivist ICT applications Professional autonomy of language teachers Notable contributions include: Co-developing the first interdisciplinary serious games platform for specialized vocabulary Leading IDEX-funded projects with 70+ stakeholders Integrating AI for CV generation and oral assessment Current projects focus on: Intelligent Tutor System development (2025) AI-enhanced collaborative learning tools Transatlantic telecollaboration frameworks

• Citizenship Education
• Global Citizenship Education
• International Education
• +5 more

Kazunari Yui is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Global Education Center, with additional roles at Kyoritsu Women's University, Chuo University, and Gakushuin University. His expertise spans multiple domains including Citizenship Education, Global Citizenship Education, Intercultural Education, and Extracurricular Activities. Doctor of Education (2025) and Master of Law (2005) from Gakushuin University Extensive research on bridging local identity with global citizenship through extracurricular programs Recipient of the AY2023 Waseda Teaching Award and 2025 Waseda University SDGs and Social Contribution Award Current teaching focuses on SDGs, Volunteerism, and Global Citizenship at Waseda University His publications critically examine Global Citizenship Education (GCE) frameworks, Indigenous perspectives in Canadian curricula, and sustainability in extracurricular activities. Research projects include: Comprehensive study on citizenship development through club activities in communities (2022-2025) Development and verification of Japan Standards for foreign language proficiency based on CEFR (2010-2012) Professional leadership roles: Cooperating Member, Japan Association for International Education Research Promotion Committee (2025-) Director, Japan Association for Citizenship Education (2019-) Supervisor, Nippon Institute for Educational Practices (2022-)