Personal profile
Biography
M. Dey is a dedicated
academic specializing in sociolinguistics, second language acquisition (SLA),
and language education (TESOL, EFL, ESL, ELT). Currently a Lecturer at the
World University of Bangladesh's Department of English, Dey is committed to
language research and education. Dey’s contributions include peer reviewing for
the LLT Journal, Indonesia, and the British Journal of Applied
Linguistics, UK, as well as copyediting for the International Journal
of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, UK. Dey has also taught
English at the Embassy Summer School, University of Portsmouth, UK. Dey’s
publications focus on psychological processes in language learning and native
speakerism in language education, appearing in journals such as the LLT
Journal and the Journal of Psychological Perspective. Dey has
also authored book chapters and contributed to translation projects. From 2022
to 2023, Dey worked as a Child & Adult Care Assistant at Elite Care
Services Southern in Portsmouth, UK, supporting individuals with learning
disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and dementia. This role involved providing both
physical and emotional support, motivating clients, and helping improve their
quality of life through effective communication and compassionate care.
Dey is an active
member of professional organizations such as the American Association for
Applied Linguistics.
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