Sylvia Atanasova Velikova

Sylvia Atanasova Velikova is an Associate Professor at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, affiliated with the Faculty of Modern Languages and the Department of Methodology of Linguistic and Literary Education. She has maintained an active research and publication record from 2002 through 2022, demonstrating her ongoing contribution to the academic community.

Her research interests span language education, multilingualism, psychology of language and communication, listening in intercultural communication, EAP (English for Academic Purposes), teacher education and development, communication studies, and media discourse. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on the practical application of linguistic theory to educational contexts, particularly in the areas of listening comprehension and language teacher development.

Analysis of her recent publications (2014-2022) reveals a strong emphasis on academic listening comprehension, language teaching methodology, media discourse, and teacher professional development. Her research often bridges theoretical linguistics with practical educational applications, particularly in second language acquisition contexts. She has made significant contributions to understanding how students comprehend academic lectures in foreign languages and how teachers can develop more effective language teaching practices.

Dr. Velikova has served as an editor for professional publications including the BETA-IATEFL E-Newsletter and has participated in projects supporting the publication of academic journals such as "Education and Qualification." Her involvement in international collaborations, particularly with European language teaching associations, demonstrates her engagement with the broader academic community.

Her professional activities include participation in numerous conferences and workshops, including those organized by the European Centre for Modern Languages. She has contributed to the development of language teacher education frameworks such as the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages (EPOSTL), indicating her influence on language teacher training methodologies across Europe.

Dr. Velikova maintains active scholarly presence through her ORCID profile (0000-0002-1301-2903) and continues to contribute to her field through research, publication, and professional engagement.