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Phung Dao is an Associate Professor of Language Education at the University of Cambridge, where he teaches MPhil/MEd courses in Research Language Education and supervises PhD students. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University from 2018 to 2022. His academic background includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Concordia University and a Master's degree from the University of Queensland. Dao's research centers on instructed language acquisition, learner engagement, and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). He has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals such as the Modern Language Journal and TESOL Quarterly. Dao has received several awards, including the Early Career Researcher Award from Language Learning and the English Language Teaching Research Award from the British Council. He is actively involved in several research projects funded by the British Council, focusing on online language teaching and issues related to young learners in Vietnam. His work significantly contributes to the field of applied linguistics, particularly in enhancing the understanding of language teaching and learning practices.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Teaches MPhil/MEd courses in Research Language Education and supervises PhD students.
Manchester Metropolitan University • Manchester, UK
Taught undergraduate/postgraduate courses in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and supervised PhD students.
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