I am a highly motivated and committed language educator and researcher with expertise in EAP and TESOL as well as theoretical ling

Apart from holding an FHEA qualification (Fellow: EAP specialism) and a PhD from the Department of Education (Language Education), University of York, an MA in ESP, and a BA (Hons) in English, I have significant experience in enhancing EAP and academic skills of international students in several UK universities. As a NNS of English and once an international student in the UK, I have gained an inside knowledge of the processes, problems and hurdles faced by students wishing to enter into a British (and, therefore, international) academic discourse community. In particular, I have strong memories of my lack of confidence as an NNS user of English in a native speaking academic environment. And I remember how my course tutors were a great help to me by their clear understanding of my predicament, their patience and their sensitive feedback. I have used this experience to inform my own teaching, where I strive to understand my students and to response to them clearly but sensitively.