Marion Pesty

Marion Pesty is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) in the INSPE of Charleville-Mézières, affiliated with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. She holds a PhD in English Linguistics from the University of Orléans (2019) and specializes in spoken English teaching methodologies, phonetics/phonology, and oral language acquisition processes. Her research focuses on improving pronunciation pedagogy in French educational contexts and teacher training effectiveness.

• Education:
• PhD: University of Orléans, 2019 ("Acquisition of oral language and teaching of English pronunciation in French classes")
• Master's: Literature, Languages and International Affairs (specializing in Literature and Languages), University of Orléans, 2016
• BA: Languages, Literature and Foreign Civilization, University of Orléans, 2014

Her current roles include Director of Studies for the Master 2 MEEF 1D program and teaching Modern Languages (English) in multidisciplinary Bachelor's and Master's programs. Research interests emphasize bridging theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, particularly in overcoming challenges of English pronunciation instruction within the French educational system.

Publications include her 2019 doctoral thesis and a 2022 article critiquing French educators' preparedness in teaching English pronunciation. She contributes to the CIRLEP research team, collaborating with 39 researchers and 35 doctoral students across interdisciplinary projects.