Annamaria Pinter

Annamaria Pinter is a Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, where she has served since 2000 and currently holds the position of Head of Department. Her work focuses on second/foreign language acquisition in children, task-based learning, and participatory research methodologies involving children as co-researchers. She has authored influential books such as Teaching Young Language Learners and Children Learning Second Languages, and co-edits the Early Language Learning in School Contexts series for Multilingual Matters.

Dr. Pinter’s educational background includes a Masters and PhD in ELT/Applied Linguistics from the University of Warwick. Her research spans international collaborations, including projects in India, China, and African contexts, emphasizing ethical considerations in child-participant research and teacher professional development. She has led initiatives to design curricula for English teachers in rural China and explored the impact of action research on educator growth.

Her research interests integrate practical pedagogical strategies with theoretical advancements, particularly in fostering learner autonomy and leveraging technology in primary classrooms. Notable contributions include studies on parent-child language interactions and the role of participatory methods in democratizing research processes. Dr. Pinter’s work consistently advocates for inclusive, child-centered approaches to language education and policy.