Chin Yew KIEU

I am a language educator with more than 15 years’ experience in the field. I have taught Mandarin and a few other content subjects while leading as instructional leaders in mainstream secondary classrooms in Singapore. Currently, I am involved in curriculum, policy planning and research surrounding language education.I believe in driving practices in language teaching and learning based on sound principles informed by research. I also believe that anyone working or interested in language education could benefit from deeper understanding of the interdisciplinary issues surrounding language education.

Assessment, Sociolinguistics

Assessing Language Attitudes: Practical Guide of 9 Proven Methods for Language Educators (with Pros and Cons)

Discover 9 proven methods in ASSESSING LANGUAGE ATTITUDES and avoid common pitfalls. Find out more about speaker evaluation and societal treatment studies in applied linguistics.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 25/09/2023

General Applied Linguistics

What is the difference between Mother Tongue and First Language? (5 angles that may be mind-blowing for some) Decoding Definitions Miniseries: Question #3

Explore the nuances in the difference between mother tongue and first language, and gain insights into how these reflect an individual’s cultural and linguistic identity.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 06/09/2023

Website News

Unveiling quality language education insights: LEA Newsletter Aug 2023 Edition

The LEA Newsletter Aug 2023 updates on the happenings of the website and featured articles for this month.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 30/08/2023

Bilingualism and Multilingualism, Language Acquisition

The Powerful Hidden Forces: 13 Factors affecting LANGUAGE ATTRITION disclosed by research

Unravel the intricate web of FACTORS AFFECTING LANGUAGE ATTRITION! Do you know how factors like age, language management, and language attitudes impact the extent of language attrition? Uncover the truth in this article now.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 28/08/2023

Sociolinguistics

Harnessing Linguistic Landscapes for Language Learning: A Comprehensive Guide (5 Key Areas of 25 Awesome Tips)

Unleash the power of LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPES for language learning with this comprehensive guide. Unlock 25 powerful actionable tips across five key areas, empowering you to engage effortlessly with the environment. Embark on the journey here!

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 13/08/2023

Website News

Unveiling quality language education insights: LEA Newsletter Jul 2023 Edition

The LEA Newsletter Jul 2023 updates on the happenings of the website and featured articles for this month.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 27/07/2023

Instructional Materials, Language Acquisition

The Language Input Blueprint: Managing 9 Key Language Input Characteristics for Accelerated Language Learning (Bonus – Expert Tips included)

Master the science of manipulating language input characteristics to accelerate language learning in this essential guide. Added bonus: expert tips included to help your kickstart your innovation!

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 24/07/2023

Educational Technologies

What is the digital twin technology? How can we unleash digital twins to transform language education? (5 questions answered: Short Musing)

Have you heard of the Digital Twin Technology? Join the conversation on the potential of using DIGITAL TWINS to transform language education.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 14/07/2023

Sociology and Culture

From Passive Learner to Active User: 5 Ways Language Immersion Trips Fast-Track Language Learning (and 9 Brilliant Tips to make it better!)

Discover the advantages of language immersion trips, even for short durations. Explore the potential benefits and gather expert tips tailored for language educators and learners alike to enhance the language learning experience!

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 11/07/2023