Hawaii Pacific University

Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics

The Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics at HPU brings students of diverse backgrounds together in an international learning community. Our programs celebrate diversity as a resource, emphasize the importance of culture and identity in language learning and teaching, and build international connections that are relevant to the changing needs of a global society.

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AL Student Talks

“Developing Learners’ Second Language Inner Speech.” explored the notion of inner speech—that voice we use when we talk to ourselves and how language teachers can help their students develop it in their target languages

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Upcoming Events
AL Talks: "Bridging the Gap between Textbook Dialogs and Naturally Occurring Conversations." Presented by Dr. Hanh Nguyen, and HPU TESOL students Saeko Tsukimi, Corey Gonzales, Hong Le, Beryl Lin and Linh Bui. 3:05 - 4:30 pm, Friday, February 10. MP 245.

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"Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society."