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Miguel I. García Tarifa

Miguel I. García Tarifa

Lecturer in Spanish Language Education

Biography

Miguel graduated with a BA in Philosophy from University of Granada and gained an MSc in Neuroscience and Language Sciences, with specialization in language development, from University College London (UCL). His research project explored the effects of cognitive load on high variability phonetic training. He also completed an MA in Pedagogy and Vocational Training at UNED University, Madrid, and a Graduate Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults (GCLTA) at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

 

Teaching

Miguel joined King’s Language Centre in 2014 where he teaches and designs curricula for a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate language programmes, including the Spanish Ab Initio pathway and the Doctoral Training Programme (DTP). He also pioneered the creation of the postgraduate online course Foundations of Spanish for Global Communication in collaboration with King’s Online and hosted on Futurelearn.

Beyond his role as lecturer, Miguel has been actively involved in facilitating workshops for both staff and students within the Language Centre. He has also worked as a learning consultant, teacher trainer and visiting lecturer at other Higher Education institutions in London, such as ESCP Business School, London Business School and the Cervantes Institute.

 

Research Interests:

  • Metacognition, learning strategies and learners’ independence.
  • Insights from cognitive sciences into brain learning and their practical implications for language teaching and learning.
  • Instructional design and technology-enhanced learning.

 

Scholarly projects:

  • The Ab-Initio Pathway. An action-research project.

This longitudinal project aims to test approaches to teaching metacognition, feedback literacy, and strategies to reduce language anxiety among students in the Ab Initio pathway.

Events

18Nov

Preparation for oral exams: Spanish Stage 1

Join this workshop to prepare for your oral exams!

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05Dec

Learning how to learn a language

In this workshop, we will explore effective learning / study strategies together.

Please note: this event has passed.

23Mar

Preparing for your Spanish oral exam - Stages 1&2

Learn useful tips on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Please note: this event has passed.

06Mar

Preparing for your Spanish oral exam (Stages 1 & 2)

Learn useful tips on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Please note: this event has passed.

28Nov

Learning how to learn a language

In this workshop you will familiarise yourself with some techniques that will boost your learning process. You will also have the opportunity to share...

Please note: this event has passed.

28Mar

Preparation for oral exams: Spanish Stages 1 & 2

Join us for this interactive workshop to prepare for your oral exams.

Please note: this event has passed.

29Nov

Preparation for your Spanish oral exam (Stages 1 & 2)

Join this workshop to prepare for your oral exams

Please note: this event has passed.

Events

18Nov

Preparation for oral exams: Spanish Stage 1

Join this workshop to prepare for your oral exams!

Please note: this event has passed.

05Dec

Learning how to learn a language

In this workshop, we will explore effective learning / study strategies together.

Please note: this event has passed.

23Mar

Preparing for your Spanish oral exam - Stages 1&2

Learn useful tips on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Please note: this event has passed.

06Mar

Preparing for your Spanish oral exam (Stages 1 & 2)

Learn useful tips on how to prepare for your oral exam.

Please note: this event has passed.

28Nov

Learning how to learn a language

In this workshop you will familiarise yourself with some techniques that will boost your learning process. You will also have the opportunity to share...

Please note: this event has passed.

28Mar

Preparation for oral exams: Spanish Stages 1 & 2

Join us for this interactive workshop to prepare for your oral exams.

Please note: this event has passed.

29Nov

Preparation for your Spanish oral exam (Stages 1 & 2)

Join this workshop to prepare for your oral exams

Please note: this event has passed.