The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies has a world class reputation for its teaching and research in the fields of Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, and TESOL. The School incorporates the Deaf Studies Research Unit and the English Language Institute, and offers a range of academic and professional Writing Courses. The Language in the Workplace project is part of the School.
Where could TESOL take you?
We offer undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate TESOL programmes.
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Master's student Shannon Couper
"Being a student at the University allowed me to cast the net wide and explore all my options. During my time here, I've had amazing opportunities"
BA Student Ursula Featherstone
Linguistics studies enhances language learning for Spanish and TESOL student Ursula.
Dr Stephen Skalicky
Stephen's research investigates how creativity, language, and cognition influence and interact with one another during language use as well as language learning
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Upcoming events
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Cognitive Creativity as an Individual Difference in SLA research
Could more creative people be better second language learners? How do you define, measure and…
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LALS Staff Seminar
Sharing recent research activity from members of the School
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The Ambiguity of Glottonyms: Scholarly depictions of Juraj Križanić
Alexander Maxwell, Senior Lecturer in History, VUW…