As intern for the Applied Linguistics and English Language department this year, I was lucky enough to speak to one of our members of staff, Dr Jill Boggs who taught two of my modules, ALE108 Tools for English Language Teaching and ALE200 English Language Teaching. I enjoyed her modules and also look up to her…Continue Reading Dr Jill Boggs talks to Shawn Lee about ESL Learning and Teaching.
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!
From the MA TESOL to elementary school teaching, via Hong Kong by Naomi Davies
I completed my BA in English Language and English Literature at Swansea University and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, so continuing my studies here was an obvious choice. I was a grateful recipient of Swansea University’s Centenary Scholarships, and I had started to develop a passion for teaching through the TEFL modules in my…Continue Reading From the MA TESOL to elementary school teaching, via Hong Kong by Naomi Davies
Ede and Ravenscroft Anniversary Student Prize 2017/2018
As you may know, we are always excited to celebrate our students’ achievements and 2019 brings us happy tidings of further success. Two of our fabulous students have been awarded the Ede and Ravenscroft Anniversary Student Prize 2017/2018 for outstanding contribution to student life, building on the previous winners of our prize for 2016/2017 who…Continue Reading Ede and Ravenscroft Anniversary Student Prize 2017/2018
Doing the MA TESOL at Swansea University: An International Student Perspective by Mink Yuthika
My name is Mink Yuthika. I completed an MA TESOL at Swansea University in 2017. At that time, I was the only Thai student studying in the College of Arts and Humanities! Before deciding to study at Swansea University, I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Mae Fah Lung University, Thailand, majoring in English. During my…Continue Reading Doing the MA TESOL at Swansea University: An International Student Perspective by Mink Yuthika
There and Back Again. A Swansea Student’s Tale – by Mike Kettle (MA TESOL 2017-2018)
Trevor Noah, a hilarious comedian and smart cookie, once said that travel is the best way to erode cultural barriers and develop compassion on a global scale. I’ve got to say that I agree and here’s why… After I finished an undergraduate degree at Swansea University in 2006, I decided to take a job in…Continue Reading There and Back Again. A Swansea Student’s Tale – by Mike Kettle (MA TESOL 2017-2018)
Doing an M.A. in TESOL by Mary Ritchie
My name is Mary Ritchie, and at 48 years old I’m probably the oldest person to have completed the M.A. in TESOL at Swansea University! Before studying at Swansea University I worked as a Speech and Language Therapist in Scotland for 9 years. In the year 2000 my husband and I moved to the Philippines…Continue Reading Doing an M.A. in TESOL by Mary Ritchie
Postgraduates in Focus
Our blog post today is by Ashwaq Alshaikhi, who shares her recent experience as a postgraduate student in the English Language and Applied Linguistics department. As part of the MA TESOL 2015-2016 cohort, she graduated with distinction. Congratulations Ashwaq! Hi, my name is Ashwaq Alshaikhi and I am from Saudi Arabia. I completed my MA in TESOL…Continue Reading Postgraduates in Focus