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.

Educational Technologies, Reviews

Can we use Discord for Language Education? A Critical Analysis according to experts (7 Affordances and 5 Drawbacks plus many Tips in between)

Discover the untapped potential of DISCORD for language education. Uncover its unique affordances and drawbacks to explore how it can revolutionise language teaching. Dive into expert opinions and make an informed decision now!

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 04/07/2023

Website News

Unveiling quality language education insights: LEA Newsletter Jun 2023 Edition

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

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 30/06/2023

General Applied Linguistics

What is the difference between Second Language and Foreign Language? (3 obvious perspectives that people overlook) Decoding Definitions Miniseries: Question #2

This article answers Q2 of the Miniseries “Decoding Definitions” on LEA “What is the difference between Second Language and Foreign Language?” from 3 perspectives.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 18/06/2023

General Applied Linguistics

What is the difference between First Language and Second Language? (in 5 lucid dimensions) Decoding Definitions Miniseries: Tackling Question #1

This article answers Q1 of the Miniseries “Decoding Definitions” on LEA “What is the difference between First Language and Second Language?” from 5 dimensions.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 04/06/2023

Website News

Unveiling quality language education insights: LEA Newsletter May 2023 Edition

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

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 26/05/2023

Practitioners' Sharing

Leveraging a Supportive Parent Teacher Partnership: 21 Tips on How to Strengthen Language Learning from 7 Key Areas

This article lends the wisdom from research to spotlight 21 tips on how we can maximise the impact of a PARENT TEACHER PARTNERSHIP to drive effective language learning for our learners.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 23/05/2023

Instructional Materials, Language Acquisition

Boosting Language Learning with Input Enhancement: A Practical Guide on 5 Key Techniques

Explore 5 key techniques of INPUT ENHANCEMENT, each one a powerful tool in language teaching to help our learners absorb, retain, and use linguistic input more effectively.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 16/05/2023

Bilingualism and Multilingualism, Language Acquisition

Is Language Attrition a form of loss and decay in language ability? A Fundamental Guide to 3 Essential Questions on Language Attrition according to research

Take on an unyielding exploration of the linguistic conundrum of Language Attrition by delving into 3 essential questions on the topic in this article.

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 07/05/2023

Website News

Unveiling quality language education insights: LEA Newsletter Apr 2023 Edition

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

Written by: Chin Yew KIEU

Published on: 26/04/2023