Reimaging Language Support Through Ongoing Research
Meet Our Researchers
Nina Hall
Nina has been researching and writing for 25 years, ever since her days as a journalist writing for publications such as National Geographic, Time Out, Wired, and various newspapers across the globe. In fact, her love for education stemmed from teaching Tibetan journalists in India how to approach newspaper article writing for an English-speaking audience. Now, with a Masters Degree of Linguistics and 14 years teaching experience, she turns her research and experiences into articles for other educators.
Ben Seal
With experience spanning schools and educational organizations across six countries, Ben brings together educational leadership, research, and writing to explore multilingualism, language acquisition, literacy development, and neurodiversity in international education. Drawing on both classroom practice and leadership roles, he examines how language, identity, and learning intersect in increasingly diverse educational settings.
Zack McMacken
Zack is a researcher, writer, and international educator whose work explores multilingualism, translanguaging, intercultural communication, and language acquisition within international and multilingual learning environments. Drawing on more than 13 years of experience across schools in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, as well as his own experiences learning multiple languages through diverse cultural and educational contexts, Zack examines the intersections of language, identity, and authentic communication.
Jose V. Torres
Jose V. Torres is a researcher, author, educator, podcaster and advocate whose work focuses on language acquisition, structured literacy, and effective instruction for multilingual learners. As the creator of the I Want To Learn English (IWTLE) framework and textbooks, he has developed widely used resources that translate research into practical classroom strategies.