Jeta Hamzai

Jeta Hamzai is a Senior Lecturer at the Language Center of South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, North Macedonia, employed full-time since 2013. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the Faculty of Education at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (2017), an MA in English Language Teaching from SEEU (2009), and a BA in English Education from SEEU (2005). Her research focuses on language teaching methodologies, legal English compound structures, multilingualism in education, and student-centered learning strategies.

Research interests include morphological productivity in compound words, inquiry-based learning in higher education, and comparative analysis of English-Albanian lexical patterns. She has co-authored over 15 publications addressing topics like EFL pedagogy, legal discourse analysis, and educational technology adaptation during the pandemic. Notable works include studies on legal English compounds (2024), self-regulated learning in digital environments (2023), and multilingual university policies (2023).

Her professional experience spans over 18 years in education, beginning as a secondary school English teacher (2005-2007) before transitioning to higher education roles. She has contributed to curriculum development in ESP (English for Specific Purposes) programs and professional development workshops for educators. Current work emphasizes bridging theoretical linguistics with practical teaching strategies in multilingual academic settings.