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Professor Jane Setter

Find out from Professor Jane Setter what it's like to be a lecturer in the Department, including information on her areas of expertise.

Dr Fraibet Aveledo

Dr Fraibet Aveledo talks about whether bilingualism can enhance cognitive processes, and her experiences of working within the Department.

Dr Christiana Themistocleous

Christiana talks about her research - the presence of publicly visible multilingual signs in the UK and Cyprus, and what it's like working within the Department.

Professor Rodney Jones

Professor Rodney Jones talks about his expertise in how we communicate online, and what he thinks about working in the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. 

Dr Tony Capstick

Find out from Tony what it's like to be a lecturer in the Department, including his interests in education, multilingualism, and migration. 
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Research

Our staff are active in academic research and cutting-edge practice, with a long tradition of collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.
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Our student stories

Develop your ideas and nurture your creativity with first-hand guidance from expert academics and experienced professionals.

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Reading INSET

This course is intended for teachers who would like to learn more about topics in linguistics and applied linguistics to inform their teaching.