Dr. Lourdes Barquín Sanmartín is a Lecturer in Spanish at the Department of Languages and Cultures, School of Literature and Languages, University of Reading. She is actively involved in curriculum development and serves as module convenor for Spanish LA1PS1 and LA1PS2. She also represents the university in the CoARA working group on multilingualism and contributes to national discourse through her role as Social Media Officer for the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland (AHGBI). PhD in Hispanic Studies – University of Edinburgh MA in Applied Linguistics in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language – Universidad Europea del Atlántico PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages – University of Chester BA (Hons) in Translation and Interpretation Studies – University of the Basque Country Her research focuses on second and third language acquisition , particularly the acquisition of mood and aspect in Spanish among native English speakers. She explores positive transfers between Romance languages and promotes intercomprehension and pluralistic approaches in language teaching. A growing area of interest is the application of Generative AI in developing accessible teaching materials for complex grammatical features. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating technology with innovative pedagogical frameworks. She examines AI’s role in language instruction, intercomprehension in multilingual classrooms, and the challenges of teaching Spanish as a third language in British education. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education (AFHEA) Nominated for Teaching and Learning Awards (University College Dublin) Nominated for Teacher of the Year (University of Edinburgh) British Spanish Society and BBVA Scholarship British Council Language Teacher Training Scholarship Multiple AHGBI and UCML awards Dr. Barquín Sanmartín has supervised postgraduate dissertations at the University of Birmingham and mentored students throughout her teaching roles at Edinburgh, King’s College London, and University College Dublin. She has secured research funding through the Principal’s Go Abroad Fund, SRUK/CERU Travel Grant, and AHGBI awards. Her professional affiliations include ASELE, ELEUK, and AHGBI, where she actively promotes Spanish language education in higher education. She is not currently associated with a specific lab or research team, but her work contributes to broader initiatives on multilingualism and AI in education, particularly through the CoARA working group and collaborations with Bilingualism Matters Research Centre.
