Dilay Candan
PhD Student, Department of Applied Linguistics, Georgia State University Email: dcandan1 [at] gsu.edu
- Ludic keywords: corpus-based games, digital tools, educational technology
- Language keywords: English
- Pedagogy keywords: usage-based approaches to SLA, data-driven learning, corpus-informed pedagogy, technology-enhanced language learning, high variability phonetic training (HVPT)
👨🏫 Profile
I am a PhD student in Applied Linguistics and an ESL instructor with a focus on pronunciation and writing pedagogy and corpus-informed language teaching. My current research explores chatbot-based games to implement DDL for pragmalinguistics and sociopragmatics teaching as well as innovative approaches to pronunciation instruction, particularly the integration of gamification with corpus-based tools like YouGlish to enhance learner engagement and outcomes. I am interested in how usage-based theory and High Variability Phonetic Training can be operationalized through digital platforms to create more effective and enjoyable learning experiences for spoken interactions. In my research and teaching practice, I explore and implement technology-enhanced activities that bridge theoretical research with practical classroom applications, helping students develop both linguistic abilities and cultural awareness through authentic language exposure.