I'm a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. As a graduate assistant, i currently teach at IEOP, the Intensive English Program. I've been teaching and researching languagues for more than a decade now and I'm still enjoying it! Browse this updated website to learn more about me and my projects. Ahlan w sahlan!
Visit Québec through the eyes and ears of Kate, a sophomore at Iowa State University and an exchange student at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. Join her as she makes new friendships, learns French and experiences a vibrant Quebecois culture... Read More
Sound editing software such as Audacity has great potential for second and foreign language teachers who would like to create custom audio files for use in their classes. This review was published in TESL-EJ online Journal. Another great resource for teachers, and their enthusiastic students, is this tutorial video... Read More
Learn linking in pronunciation while discovering old Damascus: This interactive site is designed to help intermediate learners master linking in English pronunciation. The purpose of the activity is to raise English language learners' awareness of the importance of linking in listening and speaking, and provide them with contextualized activities that will reinforce the aspect... Read More
A digital story is a short movie, organized around the author's own voice as the center content. It often uses still images and sometimes videos combined with the author's voiceover and optional soundtracks to addresses issues in one's life experience in an emotionally affective manner. For students, it is a tool for self expression and... Read More