Literary Writing
Academic Writing
Teaching Teenagers 101: A crash course in 5 minutes. [Presentation]
This presentation examines effective strategies for teaching adolescent learners, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection, developmental sensitivity, and motivational techniques to foster engagement and language acquisition in secondary education contexts.…
Rod Elli’s 12th Principles of Second Language Learning [Presentation]
This presentation critically examines Rod Ellis’s twelve principles of instructed second language acquisition, exploring their theoretical foundations, pedagogical implications, and applicability within diverse classroom contexts through experiential reflection.
Lel l’an: What dies when languages die.
This paper examines the sociopolitical factors contributing to the decline of Mapudungun, highlighting systemic marginalization, intergenerational transmission failure, and the urgent need for coordinated revitalization efforts across sectors.
Why Learn When You Do Not Have To?
This case study explores the elective bilingualism of a British learner of Spanish, analyzing the emotional, cognitive, and cultural motivations that drive second language acquisition beyond communicative necessity.
What If?
his reflective essay explores anxiety as a deeply personal and multifaceted experience, illustrating how clinical definitions intersect with lived realities, and emphasizing the importance of openness and individualized coping strategies
It’s a Girls World…
This essay explores how BANDANA and the Spice Girls transcended their roles as musical acts, emerging as cultural phenomena whose commercial success and media presence redefined female representation in global…
The Great COVID-19 Fled
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a significant migration from cities to rural areas, driven by desires for more space, family proximity, and changing work dynamics, reshaping living preferences.
Can’t Buy My Love (But Happiness May Come at a Cost)
This essay examines competing perspectives on the relationship between money and happiness, analyzing empirical studies that highlight the roles of financial autonomy, social respect, and psychological adaptation in subjective well-being.
Everything is fine in the DPRK
This paper explores the sociopolitical significance of the DPRK’s ‘Day of the Sun’, highlighting its role in reinforcing the regime’s cult of personality and sustaining authoritarian legitimacy through ritualized nationalism.