Lina Vaškevičienė serves as a Lecturer at Vilnius University's Department of Lithuanian Studies, a position held since 1999 after initially working as an Assistant. Her academic career focuses on developing methodologies for teaching and assessing Lithuanian language proficiency for non-native speakers across diverse educational contexts. Education: Master degree in Lithuanian linguistics, Vilnius University (1999) Research Focus: Specializing in language testing frameworks and Lithuanian-as-a-foreign-language pedagogy, her work bridges theoretical linguodidactics with practical classroom applications. She pioneers standardized assessment models for A1-C1 proficiency levels and develops culturally responsive teaching materials for diaspora communities and international students. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Grant Leadership: Spearheaded EU-funded initiatives including: 2018-2021: Development of Lithuanian language proficiency tests (A1-C1) under EU structural funds project 09.4.1-ESFA-V-734 2014-2017: Creation of standardized tests for Lithuanian schools abroad commissioned by Lithuania's Ministry of Education 2012-2015: "Lietuva čia ir ten" project producing teaching resources for global Lithuanian studies programs 2005-2008: European Social Fund initiative standardizing assessment for less-taught European languages Academic Ecosystem: Administers national language exams since 2005, develops entrance examinations for non-Lithuanian-educated students, and conducts teacher training workshops internationally. Her textbook collaborations form foundational resources for Lithuanian language programs worldwide.











