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Biography
My background:
I was born in the charming city of Lviv and have always had a passion for languages. After completing my education at an Advanced school with a strong emphasis on English, I have been pursuing my love for the language and literature by obtaining a Master's degree in English Language and Literature from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in 1996.
Throughout my career, I have worked as a lecturer of English at various esteemed universities in Kyiv, including the State University of Telecommunications, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, and the National Transport University.
At present I am working at National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport. My work experience is more than 20 years at different universities .
I am known for my enthusiastic and self-motivated approach towards teaching and am committed to shaping the future of the next generation of English students through my teaching and scholarly activities.
In addition to my professional pursuits , I am married and proud to be mother of a wonderful daughter who is now 28 years old.
My passion for languages and teaching has been an integral part of my personal and professional life, and I look forward to continuing to inspire and educate future generations of learners.
Expertise Summary
Education
Diploma - Master's (Specialist's) Degree Majoring in English Language and Literature Qualification - a specialist philologist. Teacher of English language and literature 1996 | Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Work Experience
- Senior Lecturer 2014 - Present | State University of Telecommunications, Kyiv
- Senior Lecturer 2012 - 2014 | Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kyiv
- Senior Lecturer 2009 - 2011 | National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv
- Lecturer 2002 - 2009 | English at National Transport University, Kyiv
- Lecturer 2000 - 2002 | Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design
- Lecturer 1997 - 2000 | Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Academy, Kharkiv
Research Summary
This study focuses on the comparative analysis of idioms in English and Ukrainian languages. The aim of this research is to identify similarities and differences in phraseological units used in these… read more
Current Research
This study focuses on the comparative analysis of idioms in English and Ukrainian languages. The aim of this research is to identify similarities and differences in phraseological units used in these two languages. Through this comparative analysis, the study will explore how idioms are used in everyday communication, how they reflect cultural differences, and how they can present challenges for second language learners.
The study will begin with a review of existing literature on idioms and their role in language use. The research will then move to a comparative analysis of idioms in English and Ukrainian, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This will involve collecting idiomatic expressions from various sources, such as literature, social media, and spoken language, and analysing their meaning and usage.
The findings of this study will have important implications for language teaching and learning, as well as cross-cultural communication. By gaining a deeper understanding of idiomatic expressions in English and Ukrainian, learners of these languages can develop greater language proficiency and cultural awareness. Additionally, the findings can help educators to develop more effective strategies for teaching idioms to second language learners.
Overall, this study aims to contribute to the understanding of idiomatic expressions in different languages and how they are used in communication. It is hoped that the results of this study will help to promote cross-cultural understanding and facilitate more effective communication between speakers of different languages.
Research Supervisors
Prof. Kathryn Conklin
Dr. Pawel Szudarski
Dr. Daniel Hunt