Franciele Spinelli

Dr. Franciele Spinelli is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the School of Languages and Cultures, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, educational technology integration, drama-based pedagogy, and student-staff partnership models in higher education. She actively collaborates with scholars from Australia, Chile, and international institutions.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Generative AI applications in language pedagogy
  • Proficiency-level grouping impacts on ESL learners
  • Digital tools for multilingual education (Microsoft Flip, ChatGPT)
  • Microtheatre for language revitalization
  • Cross-cultural communication in L2 classrooms

Her recent publications examine AI prompting in Australian schools, Latin American ESL learner interactions, and the use of TikTok-like platforms in academic settings. She engages in collaborative educational research with institutions across Australia and Chile.

Spinelli’s work bridges digital innovation with traditional language teaching methods, emphasizing inclusive practices and student agency. She contributes to critical multilingualism studies and pedagogy-focused translations of educational theory into practice.