Welcome
Hi there
I am Alexandra Inglis, a linguist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Freiburg. This website offers a brief insight into both my academic background and my independent work. My scholarly work primarily involves linguistics research and university-level teaching. Beyond this, I offer practical language services, including language and professional training workshops, courses, and educational consulting. These services are suited to individuals, businesses, and institutions alike. For academic or commercial collaborations, bookings, or pricing inquiries, please get in touch and I will respond promptly.
Services
Academic courses
Language Education & Teacher Training
Research & Consultancy
- University-level course design and instruction in:
- Academic Writing
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Materials Development for Language Learning
- Phonetics & Phonology
- Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Examination and assessment coordination for linguistic modules
- Distance learning strategy development for multilingual and online education
- Conference/academic event coordination
Research & Consultancy
Language Education & Teacher Training
Research & Consultancy
- Actively engaged in a research project. Please connect for future potential collaborations.
- Multilingualism, translanguaging, and language policy research.
- Exploring the evolving intersections of language with AI, forensic linguistics, and identity.
Language Education & Teacher Training
Language Education & Teacher Training
Language Education & Teacher Training
- TESOL training and teacher mentoring
- Curriculum design for English language programs
- IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation
- Academic English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Educational Background
Alexandra Inglis earned her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Freiburg in 2016 (Magna cum laude), specializing in language policy in the educational system of Ukraine. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching (2010) from the University of Surrey.
She has also pursued further professional development, including a TESOL certification (2006) from Trinity College London, a Forensic Linguistics short course (2024) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, and an Introduction to AI certificate (2020) from IBM (Coursera). Her academic interests focus on multilingual education, translanguaging, and the intersections of AI and forensic linguistics in language studies.
Work experience
2021 – Present | Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Cologne
- Research focus: multilingualism, translanguaging, distance learning
- Lecturer for Introduction to Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Materials Development, Second Language Acquisition
- Responsible for module examinations and curriculum development
- Editorial Board Member, k:ON - Kölner Online Journal für Lehrer*innenbildung
2015 – 2021 | Cologne International School
- Leadership team member – bilingualism strategy, school culture, and interface management
- Head of English Department – responsible for curriculum, budget, and department organization
- Cambridge certificate courses teacher & coordinator
- University/college counselor
2010 – 2020 | Freelance Lecturer & Language Teacher (Germany)
- Various English courses at various levels and in various educational branches (in-company, language schools, university)
- Business English, academic English, exam preparation, ESP
2008 – 2013 | TESOL Course Tutor, Eckersley Oxford / Trinity College London
- Trained TESOL candidates in teaching methodologies and classroom management
- Provided teacher mentoring and assessment