- Second Language Acquisition
- English for Specific Purposes
- Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
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Desirée Acebes de la Arada is a Lecturer in Scientific English at the University of Alcalá, affiliated with the Institute of Modern Languages. She teaches English for specific purposes in health science programs, including Physical Therapy and Pharmacy. She currently serves as Director of the Institute of Modern Languages and is responsible for the DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) examination. Education: Bachelor’s in English Philology – Universidad de León Master’s in Teaching Spanish – Universidad de Alcalá Doctoral Candidate in Spanish Language and Literature – Universidad de Alcalá Her research focuses on second language teaching for specific purposes, particularly in health sciences. She investigates pedagogical strategies, curriculum design, and language acquisition in professional contexts. Her work bridges applied linguistics and healthcare education, emphasizing effective communication in medical and pharmaceutical settings. Her publications and conference presentations explore English and Spanish language teaching in health professions, digital tools in language instruction, motivation, assessment, and intercultural communication. The trends in her research show a consistent focus on practical, context-driven language instruction tailored to healthcare students and professionals. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. She has supervised various academic initiatives and led institutional language programs. As Director of the Institute of Modern Languages, she oversees language instruction, teacher training, and certification processes. She has not received mention of external grants, but her leadership role implies administrative and academic responsibility over funded or institutional programs. She has been involved in developing language curricula, teacher training, and assessment frameworks. Her international teaching experience in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Croatia enriches her pedagogical approach and cross-cultural understanding in language education.












