Research Interests

• ​​Acquisition of second language variation
• Second language Spanish phonetics/phonology
• Study abroad and Spanish second language acquisition
• Instructor characteristics and interaction in second language classrooms
• Pronunciation in task-based language learning and teaching

Current Research Projects

• Acquisition of variation by Korean learners of Spanish
• Task-based language teaching and L2 Spanish pronunciation development
• Instructor characteristics and interaction in mixed heritage-second language classrooms

Upcoming Conference Presentations

MLA, Seattle, WA, January 9-12
NWAV, Eugene, OR, October 10-12