Greta Gorsuch

Greta Gorsuch is a Professor in Applied Linguistics at Texas Tech University's Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures department. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, international teaching assistant (ITA) development, reading fluency methodologies, and language testing. She has authored/co-authored multiple books including Using Theories for Second Language Teaching and Learning and Second Language Testing for Student Evaluation and Classroom Research.

• Presentations: Over 20 keynotes and workshops on topics like ITA training, reading fluency, and language testing since 2011.
• Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles and chapters exploring L2 teaching methods, discourse intonation, and standardized testing.
• Edited Volumes: Two major edited collections on ITA research and working theories in TA development.
• Original Fiction: Author of literacy novels designed for adult language learners, including The Night Telephone and The Visitors.

Her work emphasizes practical applications of linguistic theory, particularly in improving communication skills for ITAs and developing evidence-based instructional materials.