helenae

Helena is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in Hispanic Linguistics with a minor in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching. Her research centers on experimental and laboratory phonology, with a focus on the effects of word structure in the production, perception, and processing of speech, as well as on Spanish lexical stress perceptual training for L2 learners. Another area of interest is heritage language teaching, where Helena is dedicated to integrating linguistic content courses with the Critical Language Awareness framework, striving to provide high-quality, inclusive education for Spanish heritage speakers at all levels.