Applied Linguistics, English Language & ELT at Reading

Applied Linguistics, English Language & ELT at Reading

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News from the Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading, UK ... and interesting stuff about language.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/english-language-and-applied-linguistics/ Applied Linguistics, English Language and ELT at Reading is a very well-established subject area. We focus on the English language and applications of applied linguistic theory to the use and learning of English as a first and second language, and offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study.

14/08/2026

FiF Podcast Episode 5 with Jane Setter and Alan Smith 07/08/2026

The next episode of the First in Family podcast has dropped! Join Jane in conversation with Professor Alan Smith, discussing first generation students transitions, degrees in youth work … and the Rhubarb Triangle! Find us wherever you get your podcasts.

FiF Podcast Episode 5 with Jane Setter and Alan Smith Podcast Episode · First in Family Podcast · 7 August · 51min

FiF Podcast Episode 4 with Jane Setter and Anna Mammitzsch 26/07/2026

The next episode of the First in Family podcast is out! Listen to Jane chatting with Anna Mammitzsch about her experience as a first generation student in Germany. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

FiF Podcast Episode 4 with Jane Setter and Anna Mammitzsch Podcast Episode · First in Family Podcast · 24 July · 36min

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

A very proud moment for all of us in DELAL! 🎓🎊 This year, we celebrated eight PhD graduates at our graduation ceremony. It has been a real privilege to work with each of you, to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and learn together throughout your doctoral journeys. We are proud of the contributions you have made to advancing knowledge in Applied Linguistics. As you become part of the global community of Reading scholars, we wish you every success in the exciting careers and opportunities that lie ahead.🎓🎊 #

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Photos from Applied Linguistics, English Language & ELT at Reading's post 15/07/2026

Jane was at BBC Broadcasting House in London to record a little something for later this year. Details to follow!

First in Family Podcast 11/07/2026

Episode 3 of the First in Family Podcast is now available, featuring our very own graduate, Zara Parr!

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-86z9x-13b86ae

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ySDFIlE6Na0oCj3U469

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-in-family-podcast/id1896928928

First in Family Podcast Education Podcast · Welcome to the First in Family Podcast! Join Jane Setter interviewing first generation students, graduates and educational researchers, discussing topics like students' journey into higher education,…

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