Lara Bryfonski

Lara Bryfonski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, where she also serves as Director of LING-001 and Concentration Head for Applied Linguistics. Her academic work is centered in the College of Arts and Sciences, contributing to both teaching and research in second language acquisition and applied linguistics.

• B.A. in Linguistics, Boston University
• B.S. in Bilingual Education, Boston University
• M.A. in Linguistics, Georgetown University
• Ph.D. in Linguistics, Georgetown University

Her research focuses on key areas in second language acquisition, including task-based language teaching (TBLT), interaction and corrective feedback, language teacher training, and materials development. She also explores study abroad experiences and innovative methods for second language research, such as the use of ultrasound tongue imaging in pronunciation instruction and the measurement of heritage language speaker identity. Her work bridges pedagogical practice with empirical research.

The available publications reflect a strong methodological and interdisciplinary orientation, combining substantive inquiry with research design in TBLT and identity studies. Topics span pronunciation development through visual feedback, validation of identity instruments, and the integration of scientific and artistic dimensions in language teaching.

• The Art and Science of Language Teaching
• Is seeing believing? The role of ultrasound tongue imaging and oral corrective feedback in L2 pronunciation development
• An evaluation of a multidimensional identity measurement instrument: The heritage language speaker identity tool (HLS-IT)
• Research Methods for IDs and TBLT: A Substantive and Methodological Review

Lara Bryfonski advises academic programs through her role as Concentration Head and leads foundational language instruction as Director of LING-001. While specific grant history and student advisees are not detailed, her leadership roles indicate active mentorship and curriculum oversight. She teaches courses in second language acquisition, statistics for linguistic research, and research methods, shaping the next generation of linguists.

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