Mattia Zingaretti

Dr. Mattia Zingaretti is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University, affiliated with the School of Education, Language and Psychology. His research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition, and first language attrition, with notable contributions to understanding hate speech perception in bilingual speakers. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and is a Fellow of Advance HE.

Education: BA in English and German (Sapienza University of Rome), MSc in English Language (University of Edinburgh), PhD in Linguistics (Edinburgh), and PGCert in Academic Practice (Edinburgh). Professional roles include Research and Knowledge Exchange Lead at the Community Language School and membership in organizations like Bilingualism Matters and BAAL.

Research highlights include studies on L1 attrition mechanisms, cognitive effects of intensive language learning, and multilingualism in education. His work bridges academia and public engagement, with outputs in journals like Language at Work and collaborations on projects like the TEAM initiative.

Teaching involves modules on multilingualism, TESOL foundations, and language acquisition. Awards include recognition for teaching excellence and contributions to educational outreach.