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Luyao
Academic Expert
Education, sociolinguistics and second-language learning
Short biography
Luyao holds a PhD in Education from the University of Bath. Her research explores identity, multilingual communication and translanguaging. Her experience includes academic-writing and research-methods teaching, alongside application-writing guidance for education and language-related study.
Academic profile
Academic depth, aligned to the candidacy.
Academic background
PhD in Education
University of Bath
Research interests
Translanguaging, identity, language policy and multilingual communication.
Academic expertise
Subject areas
Education, sociolinguistics and second-language learning
Admissions expertise
Application writing for education, sociolinguistics and second-language study.
Admissions contribution
Experience includes application-writing guidance alongside academic writing and research-methods training.
Research & professional experience
Previous work includes qualitative-research seminars, research assistance and guest lectures at the University of Bath.
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