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Nel de Jong is a Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, affiliated with the Network Institute. She coordinates the Academic Language Programme for Dutch and teaches in teacher training programs for Dutch as a second language. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, oral fluency, task-based teaching methods, and vocabulary assessment.
Professional roles include directorships at Stichting Les (since 2018) and De Jong Taaladvies (since 2020). She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, teaching courses like Psycholinguistics and Language Assessment in the Bachelor's and Master's programs. She has supervised PhD theses including Lisa Snakkers' 2017 study on vocabulary and Nadine Linger's 2018 work on vocabulary testing.
Research interests span language learning mechanisms, particularly in syntax, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Key areas include the impact of teaching methods on language proficiency and the role of task repetition in fluency development. She has published widely on vocabulary testing instruments (e.g., WTN-Productief) and the effectiveness of instructional approaches like Processing Instruction.
Notable achievements include the 2018 'NLS Online' grant for improving writing skills across disciplines. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing online language support systems and standardized vocabulary assessments aligned with CEFR levels.
Teaching contributions include revising educational materials for Dutch language courses and advising on academic writing across university programs. Her interdisciplinary collaborations involve projects like the Netherlands Urban Field Station, exploring language diversity's role in societal equity.
