Welcome
Hi there
I am Alexandra Inglis, a linguist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Freiburg.
This website offers a very brief insight into my academic background and independent professional interests (please feel free to contact me for more details).
My work combines research in linguistics and English-language teaching, with a particular focus on multilingualism, translanguaging, language pedagogy, and language policy.
Alongside my teaching and research, I contribute to academic and professional boards and collaborate on projects that promote language learning and teacher development.
Disclaimer: This website is entirely independent of any current or former institutional affiliation and is managed and funded independently.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Selected areas of expertise
Academic profile
Language Education & Teacher Training
Academic profile
- University-level course design and instruction in:
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Introduction to English Language Teaching
- Materials Development
- Multilingualism and its various foci
- Phonetics & Phonology
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Examination and assessment coordination for linguistic modules
- Conference/academic event coordination
Research
Language Education & Teacher Training
Academic profile
- Actively engaged in a research project. Please connect for future potential collaborations.
- Multilingualism, translanguaging, and language policy research.
- Exploring the evolving intersections of language with AI, forensic linguistics, and identity.
Language Education & Teacher Training
Language Education & Teacher Training
Language Education & Teacher Training
- TESOL teacher training and mentoring
- Curriculum design for English language programs (digital focus)
- IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation / exam coordination
- Academic English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
- English language lessons & courses (online)
Educational Background
Alexandra Inglis earned her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Freiburg in 2016 (Magna cum laude), specializing in language policy in the educational system of Ukraine. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching (2010) from the University of Surrey.
She has also pursued further professional development, including a TESOL certification (2006) from Trinity College London, a Forensic Linguistics short course (2024) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, and an Introduction to AI certificate (2020) from IBM (Coursera). Her academic interests focus on multilingual education, translanguaging, and the intersections of AI and forensic linguistics in language studies.
Work experience
2021 – Present | Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Cologne
- Research focus: multilingualism, translanguaging, distance learning
- Lecturer for Introduction to Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Materials Development, Second Language Acquisition
- Responsible for module examinations and curriculum development
- Editorial Board Member, k:ON - Kölner Online Journal für Lehrer*innenbildung
2015 – 2021 | Cologne International School
- Leadership team member – bilingualism strategy, school culture, and interface management
- Head of English Department – responsible for curriculum, budget, and department organization
- Cambridge certificate courses teacher & coordinator
- University/college counselor
2010 – 2020 | Freelance Lecturer & Language Teacher (Germany)
- Various English courses at various levels and in various educational branches (in-company, language schools, university)
- Business English, academic English, exam preparation, ESP
2008 – 2013 | TESOL Course Tutor, Eckersley Oxford / Trinity College London
- Trained TESOL candidates in teaching methodologies and classroom management
- Provided teacher mentoring and assessment