Michael Thomas Nimmo

Senior Lecturer – English and Foundation Studies

Academic Biography

Michael is an experienced, highly qualified, and accountable English teacher, with a background in teaching a range of age groups and language needs since 2008. Based in Qatar, he has also taught in Italy, Kuwait, and Vietnam. Michael has a particular interest in the field of applied linguistics, especially in how language, identity, and society interact.

Academic Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Journalism, Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
• MSc Applied Linguistics, University of Edinburgh, UK

Research Areas

• Cultural Identity and Language
• Language Planning and Policy
• English as a Medium of Instruction

Courses Taught

• Extended Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study
• Project-Based Learning
• English with Study Skills
• English for Academic Transition