Lara Bryfonski
---Department of Linguistics, Georgetown University---
---Department of Linguistics, Georgetown University---
I am an applied linguist and second language acquisition researcher. My research interests include: second language learning and pedagogy, task-based language teaching, interaction and corrective feedback, language teacher training, individual differences in second language learning, language learning in study abroad, second language research methods and meta-analysis.
My book, The Art and Science of Language Teaching (co-authored with Alison Mackey) was recently published by Cambridge University Press. Check it out!
I am an associate professor in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University where I teach courses on these topics and advise graduate and undergraduate linguistics students.
ACTFL, November 2026
Bryfonski, L. & Pineault, C.* (November, 2026). A language learning state of mind: How activity design shapes development. Workshop ACTFL Conference. San Antonio, TX, USA.
AAAL, March 2027
Parlak, O. & Bryfonski, L. (March 2027). Technology-supported autonomous learning for L2 Turkish pronunciation development. American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference. Atlanta, GA. USA.
Bryfonski, L. Pineault, C. & Baralt, M. (March 2027). Finding a place for TBLT in standards-based language education: A gap analysis. American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference. Atlanta, GA. USA.