Wendy Hillier

Wendy Hillier is a Lecturer in German within the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading. She teaches on the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP) and the International Study and Language Institute (ISLI), focusing on both German and academic English instruction. Her roles include German Language Lead, Student Engagement Lead, and Module Convenor for German courses in the 'Languages for All' programme.

Her research and teaching interests span the teaching and acquisition of German and English as foreign languages, sociolinguistics (particularly accents, dialects, and language varieties), and pragmatics, including politeness and indirectness. She is also deeply engaged in cross-cultural studies, exploring cultural stereotypes, culture shock, and intercultural comparison in German-speaking contexts.

Wendy earned her academic qualifications from the University of Nottingham, including a BA in English Studies and German, an MA in Applied Linguistics, and a Cambridge CELTA. Her professional experience includes teaching English as a Foreign Language in Germany and delivering university seminars in Old and Middle English. She has been at the University of Reading since 2012, initially on the Pre-sessional English programme before expanding into German instruction.

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Wendy has not advised any named students in the provided information. She has held various leadership roles within the Languages for All programme, contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and student engagement initiatives.

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