Nicola Halenko

Nicola Halenko is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), serving as Course Leader for the BA (Hons) TESOL with Modern Languages programme. She teaches on BA and MA TESOL programmes and supervises postgraduate/doctoral research projects focused on second language teaching and learning. Prior to academia, she taught English as a second language in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Research Interests:

• Second language pragmatics and pedagogy
• Study abroad effects on language development
• Formulaic language use and instructional interventions
• Email pragmatics in cross-cultural contexts
• Technology-enhanced language learning (CALL)

Key Contributions:

• Edited volumes on email pragmatics and second language acquisition
• Co-authored over 24 peer-reviewed articles since 2011
• Focus on practical applications of pragmatics research in EFL/EAP settings

Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom practice, emphasizing the role of pre-departure instruction and study abroad experiences in shaping pragmatic competence.