Annelot Vaatstra

A.C. (Annelot) Vaatstra is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. She specializes in second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and phonetics. Her work focuses on English for academic purposes and the phonological aspects of second language learning, particularly in Faroese-accented English contexts. She coordinates the English for Academic Purposes program and serves on the programme committee and as internship coach.

Her research explores language transfer phenomena in second language phonology, with notable contributions on preaspiration patterns in Faroese-English bilingual contexts. She has presented at international conferences on topics such as phonetic transfer and sociolinguistic aspects of second language pronunciation.

Dr. Vaatstra’s expertise bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education, emphasizing practical applications for language teaching methodologies. She actively contributes to curriculum development and student mentorship in the Department of Linguistics & English as a Second Language.