Dr. Daria Gluhareva

I am a lifelong language learner whose experiences span several corners of the globe. I am interested in all aspects of language acquisition, particularly non-native speech, pronunciation instruction, and psychological aspects of language learning. In general, I am passionate about finding evidence-based strategies for teaching languages, both in classroom settings and beyond.

I recently finished my PhD in linguistics at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, where I researched how non-native speech is assessed by native listeners and by the speakers themselves. Previously, I earned a B.A. (magna cum laude) in psychology from New York University and an M.A. in theoretical and applied linguistics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra. As part of my master’s thesis, I researched how beat gestures can be used for teaching English stress and rhythm.

I truly value teaching and have had opportunities to work as an instructor for learners of various ages and backgrounds. During my time at Simon Fraser University, I worked as a sessional instructor and term lecturer, teaching courses on communication and language, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics. I have also taught English as an Additional Language in the U.S., South Korea, Spain, and Canada.

I am thrilled to be joining the team at the University of Kassel! I look forward to contributing to the Department and learning from the stories and insights of my colleagues and students.

Second language learning and teaching, speech assessment and self-assessment (comprehensibility, intelligibility, accentedness), language learner psychology, complex dynamic systems theory, pronunciation instruction, suprasegmentals

- Gluhareva, D. (2024). Dynamic self- and other-assessment of L2 speech (PhD Dissertation, Simon Fraser University)

- Prieto, P., Kushch, O., Borràs-Comes, J., Gluhareva, D., Pérez-Vidal, C. (Accepted). Training ESL students to reproduce beat gestures in discourse leads to L2 pronunciation improvements. International Journal of Basque Linguistics and Philology, volume in honor of José Ignacio Hualde: Studies in Phonology and Diachrony

- Gluhareva, D. and Munro, M.J. (2022). International EAL students’ linguistic self-perception and  Willingness to Communicate. Proceedings of the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) Conference

- Gluhareva, D. and Prieto, P. (2017). Training with rhythmic beat gestures benefits L2 pronunciation in discourse-demanding situations. Language Teaching Research 21(5), 609-631

- Gluhareva, D. and Munro, M.J. (2024). Dynamic self- and other-assessment of L2 speech. Presentation at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference, Ames, IA

- Gluhareva, D. (2023). Dynamic assessment of L2 speech. Presentation at the University of British Columbia Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Research Day, Vancouver, BC

- Gluhareva, D. and Munro, M.J. (2021). International EAL students’ linguistic self-perception and Willingness to Communicate. Presentation at the Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) conference (online)

- Gluhareva, D. and Munro, M.J. (2021). International EAL students’ oral language confidence and Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in the postsecondary classroom. Presentation at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference (online)