Gabriela Valenzuela Farias

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Gabriela Valenzuela Farias

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4452-6608

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Research interests

With a background in Linguistics, my expertise lies in teaching adults the acquisition of second languages. Over a carreer spanning more than 15 years, I have served as an English language educator in various universities and countries, including Chile, the United States and the UK.

My research focuses on identifying optimal language immersion scenarios conducive to achieving advanced levels of phonological proficiency in English among second language learners. Specifically, I focus on improving phonetics features, particularly among adult learners, to enhance fluency in their second speech.

Additionally, I have a keen interest in projects aimed at developing students's writing skills in ESL.

Education/Academic qualification

Linguistics, Doctor of Philosophy, Developing English Vowel Contrast: An Analysis of Spanish L1 Learners' Speech Production over Time in the UK, University of York

1 Sept 2018 → 24 May 2023

Award Date: 24 May 2023

Applied Linguistics, Master of Arts, A Comparative Analysis of English and Spanish Intonation, Saint Cloud State University, MN. USA

1 Jan 2007 → 25 May 2009

Award Date: 25 May 2009

TESOL, Bachelor of Education, Neuroscience in Language Learning, Universidad de Concepción

1 Mar 2001 → 15 Jan 2006

Award Date: 20 Jan 2006

Keywords

  • Phonetics
  • Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • TESOL
  • Education
  • Second language teacher education
  • ESL Writing

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