We’ve all heard it. Whether it’s from a family member, a co-worker, or even just somebody in the queue outside the supermarket, at some point in the past year you’re bound to have come across at least one person who maintains that vaccines are harmful: “I’m not taking any experimental jabs,” they declare with conviction,…Continue Reading Can applied linguistics help combat the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation online? by Milo Coffey.
My First Online CELTA Teaching Experience – Shawn Lee
Shaw Lee is a second year student on the BA (Hons) English Language and Media Communications pathway. As part of her English Language degree, Shawn was successful in getting on to our embedded CELTA module offered on our BA programmes (you can read all about the CELTA programme at Swansea University, here) delivered in partnership…Continue Reading My First Online CELTA Teaching Experience – Shawn Lee
Employability Round Up! by Beatrice Massa
Employability Series: Here’s a recap of what happened last semester I am sure many of you are aware of the talk series run by Dr Alexia Bowler, our very dedicated Employability Officer. However, in case you are thinking of joining Swansea University next year and want to know more about this initiative or, due to the…Continue Reading Employability Round Up! by Beatrice Massa
“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” A Valentine’s Post
The month of February is traditionally the ‘season of love’. So, this month’s blog post takes a peek at the word ‘love’ and the many uses of this particularly flexible term. We’re sad to say that while it won’t answer the question ‘what is love?’, nor pave the way to finding love, we will explore…Continue Reading “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” A Valentine’s Post
Presenting my dissertation at a national TESOL conference: When not even Coronavirus can stop research from being shared!
My name is Beatrice Massa and I recently completed a master’s in TESOL at Swansea University. After graduating in July 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Applied Linguistics, I was very lucky to benefit from one of Swansea University’s Centenary Scholarships, which allowed me to continue my education and learn more about…Continue Reading Presenting my dissertation at a national TESOL conference: When not even Coronavirus can stop research from being shared!