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  • The English young people encounter every day

    What kind of English do young people encounter on social media? Elena Manca’s research explores how Instagram posts combine features of spoken and written language to inform, persuade and engage audiences. Her findings offer insights into contemporary digital communication, young people’s everyday exposure to English, and the potential applications of linguistic research to language teaching.

  • LADRILS launches its new programme

    LADRILS launches its new programme of online seminars in English, connecting research and practice in English linguistics, literature and EFL teaching. Open to scholars, PhD students, teachers and interested audiences, the Lab has received the official patronage of the Italian Association of English Studies.