George F. Smith, Ph.D.
Linguist, Curriculum Designer, Educational Product Manager
About me
I am a researcher and teacher specializing in instructed second language acquisition and TESOL. I earned my PhD in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa in December 2020. My research interests include L2 oral proficiency, task-based language teaching, corpus linguistics, curriculum development, and English for specific purposes.
Professionally, I specialize in creating and managing student-centered learning experiences for multi-format print and digital products. I am also an expert in AI-enabled learning, having architected LLM-driven content generation systems and advised on the strategic use of AI tools for content efficiency.
Resources:
NPR podcast corpus available on my github page: https://github.com/gfredriksmith/NPR-corpus.
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Education
- Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, 2020
- University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics, 2015
- Concordia University
- BCOM in General Management, 2009
- McGill University
Content Creation Portfolio
Mango Languages: General Language Learning Articles
How to learn a language: A comprehensive guide
What factors influence language learning?
Mango Languages: Science Behind Language Learning Series
How does your mind help you learn a second language?
Are some people just good at learning a new language?