Anne-France Beaufils

Anne-France Beaufils is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculty of Human Sciences, with expertise in adult education, language teaching, and e-learning. She is affiliated with the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) and founded AFB Línguas, a professional language institute in Portugal.

• Education: PhD in Languages and Cultures Didactics from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 (2007)

Her research focuses on collaborative writing, foreign language learning, and digital citizenship. Recent studies include remote emergency learning during the pandemic, ICT integration in language training, and interclasses collaborative activities.

Key collaborations include work with researchers in Brazil and France, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4: Education). Notable publications address workplace language needs, student self-reflection, and digital tools for foreign language engagement.