Linxi Zhang

Linxi Zhang is an Assistant Instructional Professor in the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures at the University of Chicago. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from Georgetown University (2023), an MA in Hispanic Linguistics from Florida State University, and a Bachelor's degree from Beijing Language and Culture University. Her research focuses on Spanish phonology, multilingualism, and second/third language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on how multilingual learners navigate phonological systems across languages.

• Education:
• PhD in Hispanic Linguistics, Georgetown University, 2023
• MA in Hispanic Linguistics, Florida State University
• Bachelor's Degree, Beijing Language and Culture University

Dr. Zhang is dedicated to innovative language instruction, employing communicative and proficiency-based methods. She integrates interactive activities and audiovisual resources to teach Spanish language and culture. Her recent courses include Beginning Elementary Spanish and Language, History, and Culture II.

Her publications explore topics such as L3 phonology acquisition among Chinese learners and bilingual language choice in service encounters. She has also contributed reviews of pedagogical resources in Hispania.

Outside academia, Zhang enjoys running, completing multiple races including a 2022 half marathon.