Dr Karen Roehr-Brackin
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Email
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Location
4.334, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
Autumn Term: On research leave
Profile
Biography
My research and teaching focus on additional or second language (L2) learning throughout the lifespan, that is, in children, young adults and older adults. In particular, I am interested in explicit and implicit knowledge and processes in instructed learners of different ages. Another key interest is the role of individual differences: How do language learning aptitude, working memory and cognitive style influence language learning, and how do they interact with each other and the learning context, such as the type of instruction a learner is exposed to? In theoretical terms, my research is informed by usage-based and complex dynamic systems perspectives. I joined the Department of Language and Linguistics at the 糖心Vlog in January 2005 after completing my PhD in applied linguistics at Lancaster University. My first degree is from the University of Hamburg, where I obtained an MA in English philology. After moving from Germany to the UK in 1997, I worked as a German language tutor at various universities and colleges in the northwest of England. While studying for my PhD from 2000 to 2004, I additionally taught applied linguistics at Lancaster University. At the 糖心Vlog, I am the director of the Centre for Research in Language Development throughout the Lifespan (LaDeLi) and coordinate the Applied and Experimental Linguistics Research Group in the Department of Language and Linguistics.
Qualifications
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MA Hamburg
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PhD Lancaster.
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Additional or second language (L2) learning across the lifespan
Explicit and implicit knowledge and processes in L2 learning
Cognitive individual differences in L2 learning: language learning aptitude, working memory, cognitive style
Conferences and presentations
Measuring children鈥檚 metalinguistic awareness
Invited presentation, Keynote presentation, 18th LASLAB International Conference 2023: Interaction and L2 grammar learning by children in foreign language contexts, University of the Basque Country, 25/5/2023
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Research methods for language and linguistics (LG213)
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Multilingualism (LG219)
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Individual Differences in L2 Learning (LG513)
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Language Learning and Teaching (LG522)
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Language Learning Across the Lifespan (LG541)
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Project: Linguistics (LG831)
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Group Project: Linguistics (LG832)
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MA Dissertation (LG981)
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Dissertation (Research) (LG994)
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Work-Based Project (LA898)
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Dissertation (LA899)
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Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics (LA099)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Applied Linguistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 6/5/2025
Degree subject: English Language Teaching
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 25/1/2023
Degree type: Occasional Postgraduate Study
Awarded date: 6/10/2021
Degree subject: Applied Linguistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 12/3/2019
Degree subject: Applied Linguistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 15/11/2017
Degree subject: Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 29/6/2015
Degree subject: Applied Linguistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 12/3/2015
Degree subject: Linguistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 27/8/2014
Degree subject: English Language Teaching
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 3/7/2014
Degree subject: English Language Teaching
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 20/5/2014
Degree type: Master of Research
Awarded date: 7/10/2009
Publications
Journal articles (27)
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2024). . Language Teaching. 57 (1), 68-86
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2024). . Language Teaching. 58 (1), 27-43
Pavlekovic, R. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2024). . Journal of the European Second Language Association. 8 (1), 1-17
Schmid, M. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2024). . Applied Linguistics
Roehr-Brackin, K., Baranowska, K., Pavlekovic, R. and Scheffler, P., (2024). . The Modern Language Journal. 108 (4), 815-845
Roehr-Brackin, K., Loaiza, V. and Pavlekovic, R., (2023). . Journal of the European Second Language Association. 7 (1), 1-15
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2023). . Language Teaching. 56 (2), 292-295
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2022). . Language Teaching. 55 (2), 271-283
Roehr-Brackin, K., Ganem Gutierrez, GA., Olivera-Smith, L. and Torres Marin, MT., (2021). . Language Awareness. 30 (4), 391-412
Costley, T., Gkonou, C., Myles, F., Roehr-Brackin, K. and Tellier, A., (2020). . The Language Learning Journal. 48 (5), 643-655
Samuel, S., Roehr-Brackin, K., Jelbert, S. and Clayton, NS., (2019). . Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition. 45 (2), 213-218
Roehr-Brackin, K. and Tellier, A., (2019). . Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 41 (5), 1111-1131
Roehr-Brackin, K. and Tellier, A., (2018). . Language Problems and Language Planning. 42 (1), 89-111
Samuel, S., Roehr-Brackin, K., Pak, H. and Kim, H., (2018). . Cognitive Science. 42 (7), 2313-2341
Georgiadou, E. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2017). . Journal of Psycholinguistic Research. 46 (4), 877-895
Samuel, S., Roehr-Brackin, K. and Roberson, D., (2016). . International Journal of Bilingualism. 20 (1), 40-61
Rodr铆guez Silva, LH. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2016). . Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 38 (2), 317-340
Roehr鈥怋rackin, K., (2014). . Language Learning. 64 (4), 771-808
Tellier, A. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2013). . EUROSLA Yearbook. 13 (1), 81-108
Zi臋tek, AA. and Roehr, K., (2011). . System. 39 (4), 417-426
G谩nem鈥怗uti茅rrez, GA. and Roehr, K., (2011). . International Journal of Applied Linguistics. 21 (3), 297-318
Roehr, K., (2010). . AILA Review. 23 (1), 7-29
Roehr, K. and G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA., (2009). . Language Awareness. 18 (2), 165-181
Roehr, K., (2008). . Cognitive Linguistics. 19 (1), 67-106
Roehr, K., (2008). . Applied Linguistics. 29 (2), 173-199
Roehr, K., (2007). AUCH AND NOCH IN CHILD AND ADULT GERMAN. Ulrike Nederstigt. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter, 2003. Pp. xiii + 406. $106.00 cloth.. Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 29 (01), 137-139
Roehr, K., (2006). . Language Awareness. 15 (3), 180-198
Books (3)
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2018). . Routledge. 9781138958876
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2018). Metalinguistic Awareness and Second Language Acquisition. Routledge. 9781138958876
Roehr, K. and G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA., (2013). The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning
Book chapters (14)
Kasprowicz, R., Roehr-Brackin, K. and Macrory, G., (2022). Metalinguistic awareness in early foreign language learning. In: How special are early birds? Foreign language teaching and learning. Editors: McManus, K. and Schmid, M., . Language Science Press. 87- 111
Kasprowicz, R., Roehr-Brackin, K. and Macrory, G., (2022). Metalinguistic awareness in early foreign language learning. In: How special are early birds?: Foreign language teaching and learning. 93- 117
G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2020). Talking about language. In: Language Learning & Language Teaching. John Benjamins Publishing Company. 175- 196. 9789027207432
Tellier, A. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2017). Raising children鈥檚 metalinguistic awareness to enhance classroom second language learning. In: Learning foreign languages in primary school: Research insights. Editors: Garcia Mayo, MDP., . Multilingual Matters. 22- 48. 9781783098101
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2015). . In: Studies in Bilingualism. John Benjamins Publishing Company. 117- 138. 9789027241894
Roehr-Brackin, K., (2015). . In: Usage-based perspectives on second language learning. Editors: Cadierno, T. and Eskildsen, SW., . Mouton de Gruyter. 181- 206. 978-3-11-037732-3
Thepseenu, B. and Roehr, K., (2013). . In: The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning. Bloomsbury Publishing. 95- 117. 9781441160898
Roehr, K. and Ganem Gutierrez, GA., (2013). . In: The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning. Editors: Roehr, K. and Ganem Gutierrez, GA., . Bloomsbury Academic. 175- 175. 9781441160898
Roehr, K. and G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA., (2013). The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning. In: The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning. 2- 11
Roehr, K., (2012). . In: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition. Editors: Robinson, P., . Routledge. 31- 35. 9780415877510
Roehr, K., (2012). . In: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition. Editors: Robinson, P., . Routledge. 229- 234. 9780415877510
Roehr, K., (2012). . In: Esperanto as a starter language for child second-language learners in the primary school. Editors: Tellier, A., . Esperanto UK. 23- 34. 9780902756335
Roehr, K., (2012). . In: Esperanto as a starter language for child second-language learners in the primary school. Editors: Tellier, A., . Esperanto UK. 19- 22. 9780902756335
Roehr, K. and G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA., (2009). . In: Issues in Second Language Proficiency. Editors: Benati, AG., . Continuum. 79- 94. 9780826435156
Reports and Papers (5)
Tellier, A. and Roehr-Brackin, K., (2013).
Roehr, K. and G谩nem-Guti茅rrez, GA., (2008).
Roehr, K., (2007).
Roehr, K., (2006).
Roehr, K., (2006).
Other (1)
(2013).,Bloomsbury Publishing
Grants and funding
2023
Explicit and implicit language learning aptitude in older adults
British Academy
2014
EAB Consultancty Agreement
Esperanto UK
2010
Karen Roehr - Esperanto Association - Consultancy
Esperanto UK
Contact
Academic support hours:
Autumn Term: On research leave
