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Sarah Mercer

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Passionate about language education. Identify as #compassion-based language educator! Love reading, travel, hiking, all kinds of water sports, and wildlife photography. Prof at Uni Graz.

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UniversitΓ€t Graz

We are looking for a postdoc to join our wonderful team in Graz. It is initially only a short-term post till the end of 2027 but we hope it may appeal to someone who wants to join a fast-paced team working in the area of PLLT! jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/c908...

22.01.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just wanted to share the first article of the year about women profs in TESOL/AL. An interesting experience researching and receiving reviews on this! Thanks to the brilliant colleagues. Open access. Hope you find it interesting! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

09.01.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So, finally, our article has been given an issue number! This article was an important milestone for my own thinking about positive psychology and the work Thanks to my wonderful academic partner Tammy Gregersen.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

19.11.2025 08:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Save Windermere Β· Stop the Sewage We're on a mission to Save Windermere, the jewel in the crown of the Lake District National Park. We demand an end to all United Utilities' sewage discharges into the Windermere catchment. Algal bloom...

This is a cause close to my heart as I grew up playing on this beautiful lake that is being destroyed. Please share, watch the video, and if it speaks to you, perhaps sign the petition. Thanks. www.savewindermere.com

07.11.2025 10:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you fancy taking a look at the new MM catalogue for inspiration and info of new books in our wonderful PLLT series, follow this link for the pdf catalogue! Happy reading! www.multilingual-matters.com/resources/pd...

23.10.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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22.10.2025 09:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was privileged to work with these amazing colleagues on this article which highlights just how important learner autonomy is in all types of language classrooms! Importantly, this article is part of an SI honouring the wonderful and utterly brilliant Peter MacIntyre. eurokd.com/doi/10.32038...

14.07.2025 06:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!! Very grateful!

14.06.2025 13:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Language Teacher Well Being Project (May - June 2025) You have received this link because you are a language teacher (e.g., ESL/EFL or World Languages). You are being invited to take part in a research project about your psychological and social experien...

Calling all language teachers (EFL/ESL or LOTEs). We are investigating language teachers' wellbeing and how it has changed since the pandemic. If you have time, we would be grateful if you could please help by completing the survey and sharing in your networks! Thank you.
forms.gle/wYtQXYBLZ1z4...

23.05.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Language Teacher Well Being Project (May - June 2025) You have received this link because you are a language teacher (e.g., ESL/EFL or World Languages). You are being invited to take part in a research project about your psychological and social experien...

Calling all language teachers (EFL/ESL or LOTEs). We are investigating language teachers' wellbeing and how it has changed since the pandemic. If you have time, we would be grateful if you could please help by completing the survey and sharing in your networks! Thank you.
forms.gle/wYtQXYBLZ1z4...

23.05.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Symposium 2025 | Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Sixth Symposium of Southern Ontario Universities on β€œReimagining Languages and Literacies in Education”

Sharing a call for papers for a hybrid conference that I am excited to be speaking at. Rethinking Languages and Literacies Education will be held in a hybrid mode at Niagara College and online on October 24-25, 2025. Registration will be free for all. www.oise.utoronto.ca/cerll/sympos...

11.05.2025 07:22 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sarah's and Leanne's fundraiser for Cancer Research UK Help Sarah Mercer raise money to support Cancer Research UK

My friend, Leanne, and I are raising money for Cancer Research UK in memory of our beloved Netti and to honour all those who have faced or are currently facing cancer. Thanks for any support you may wish to make via our JustGiving page. www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-m...

25.04.2025 12:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Research agenda on well-being and language education | Language Teaching | Cambridge Core Research agenda on well-being and language education

Wanted to share an open access article intended to offer inspiration for research into language teacher wellbeing. Thank you to Carlos Murillo-Miranda for being such a brilliant writing partner and to Graeme Porte for the excellent support throughout.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

23.04.2025 07:55 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

That is wonderful news!!! Am delighted to hear that!! Juhu!! (Austrian cheering noise!)

08.04.2025 12:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And you were sensationally good. So honoured and delighted to work alongside you. Thank you for your strength, academic brilliance, and kindness! Go Team Graz! x

28.03.2025 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Special Issue: Local Perspectives on Language Teacher Motivation and Engagement | The Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning

Happy to share the link to the open access JPLL special issue on language teacher motivation that I had the privilege of editing with the wonderful DΓ‘vid Smid. Team Graz has an article on LTE wellbeing. We hope it may inspire more work on teacher psychology! www.jpll.org/index.php/jo...

19.03.2025 11:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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18.03.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Positive Language Education: Teaching Global Life Skills in the Language Classroom This innovative book integrates theory and practice in the teaching of contemporary life skills alongside and as part of language teaching that looks at the 'whole student'. Introducing their Positive...

Finally...! Antonia and Tammy are sensational partners to work with and the brilliance of this book is totally down to their amazing creativity. We hope teachers may find some inspiration here. Thanks also to Anne and Jill, series editors, for their great support. www.routledge.com/Positive-Lan...

12.03.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Afghan women students in Oman face expulsion after Trump's USAID freeze US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.

It's international women's day. Does anybody know how in practical terms, I (and I imagine other women) can help and support these women in getting education? www.bbc.com/news/article...

08.03.2025 13:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Professor Reveals Language Learners' BIGGEST mistake (backed by research)
Professor Reveals Language Learners' BIGGEST mistake (backed by research) YouTube video by Matt Brooks-Green

What a joy it was to talk with Matt! He asked me to address learners directly which is an unusual way for me to talk about my work but I loved it. Let's hope some learners may find some motivation and courage from this to keep on learning a language!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR7v...

07.03.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
We're exhibiting 8-11 April Pre-Conference Events 7 April
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iatefl Edinburgh 2025
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We're exhibiting 8-11 April Pre-Conference Events 7 April www.iateflconference.org iatefl Edinburgh 2025 Image shows three conference delegates having a conversation

Come and see us at IATEFL in Edinburgh in April!

Rosie will be there with plenty of exciting new titles for you to browse, as well as expert advice on publishing your book with us and a special discount code for delegates!

#iatefl2025

07.03.2025 10:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FLTAL FLTAL

So looking forward to this conference. The call for papers is still open for those interested - it will be in person and online on 2-3 May. Hope to maybe see some of you in Uzbekistan! Website is being updated ongoing. fltal.org

04.03.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

28.02.2025 19:36 πŸ‘ 94650 πŸ” 10914 πŸ’¬ 2803 πŸ“Œ 484

We teach our students how important it is to develop compassion and moral courage in order to stand up to bullies and support those being bullied.

28.02.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Grew up in Salford and went to school in Bolton and parents from Bolton... so insider track!!

25.02.2025 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was such a fan as a kid, I got his autograph and still have it!! Probably gives away my age...! And heritage...!

25.02.2025 13:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for coming along - was great to see you!

21.02.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So proud to be part of this amazing series with such fabulous books and edited collections by great authors. Yet, we continue to grow even more and we are always on the look out for original ideas... always happy to chat if you have something worth exploring with us!

12.02.2025 07:19 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Compassion-based language education rests on the three C framework: it is driven by the value of Compassion and accompanied by Criticality and Courage. I feel I need this in my mind for my daily actions more than ever before. And, yes, it is effortful.

01.02.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0