Phung Dao

My research interests are situated in the general area of applied linguistics more specifically second language (L2) acquisition and technology for L2 learning and teaching. My current research focus is to investigate how learner engagement in peer interaction (both face-to-face and computer-mediated communication) positively contributes to the learning of EFL/ESL and how teachers facilitate this face-to-face and technology-enhanced interaction within the context of classroom. The goal of this research line is to investigate how researchers and instructors can promote effective interaction by exploring which task features implementation condition and cognitive social and contextual factors affect this learning process. Areas of research interests are below. - Instructed second language acquisition - Learner engagement in online and face-to-face language classes - Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC): Synchronous online language learning and teaching - Peer interaction in online and face-to-face language classes - Second language pedagogy: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Hiver, P., Dao, P. & Yamazaki, S. (2025). L2 Task Engagement: A Research Agenda. Language Teaching. DOI:10.1017/S0261444825101043 Dao, P., Hiver, P., Nguyen, M XNC., E., J. & Yang, Z. (2025): Online second language learner engagement: A systematic review of conceptual frameworks, research methods, and key findings. Language Teaching Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688251367856 Dao, P. & Bui, T. (2025). How teachers see it: Understanding young learners’ engagement in primary L2 classrooms. International Journal of Applied Linguistics. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.12866 Hiver, P. & Dao, P. (2025, special issue). From task motivation to L2 learning: Understanding links through learners’ task engagement. TESOL Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.3410 Hiver, P. & Dao, P. (2025, speci