Milagros
Torrado Cespon

ducation PhD in English Philology from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Milagros Torrado Cespón has a solid academic background with a strong interdisciplinary focus. She carried out research stays at the Centre for Manx Studies (University of Liverpool), where she delved into issues of linguistic and cultural identity. She specializes in teaching English as a foreign language and in both initial and ongoing teacher education, and has complemented her profile with university degrees in Online Learning and Teaching, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Difficulties. Her academic background integrates applied linguistics, inclusive education, and learning technologies, allowing her to approach the teaching-learning process from a critical, creative, and inclusive perspective. Experience She has taught undergraduate and master’s degree courses in the field of education and has designed and updated key subjects related to English language teaching methodology, language acquisition, and methodological innovation. In addition, she has supervised numerous master’s theses and has served as a tutor in the PhD Program in Humanities and Digital Society. She is the coordinator of the English specialization in the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training and secretary of the Quality Unit in the Master’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Beyond the strictly academic sphere, she actively engages in outreach and cultural and social advocacy. She has participated in translation projects and in initiatives for the preservation of linguistic heritage. She regularly contributes to media outlets such as The Conversation and La Voz de Galicia, addressing topics related to cultural diversity, multilingualism, and inclusion. She has also taken part in public events, interviews, and awareness campaigns, helping to challenge stigma and bring specialized knowledge closer to society. Research Lines As the principal investigator of the ENTELEARN research group, her work focuses on three main areas: Language learning in digital contexts, through the design of innovative multimedia resources such as EPSS Multimedia Lab, e-SoundWay, and CleverCookie, which have been recognized for their impact on teaching practice. Error analysis and learner corpora, a field in which she received the Aquilino Sánchez Award, using tools such as AntConc to identify grammatical patterns and enhance classroom feedback. Inclusive and intercultural education in language teaching, exploring ways to integrate attention to diversity and the development of intercultural competence in English learning and teacher education. Her scientific and outreach work is extensive, combining research, educational innovation, and knowledge transfer, always guided by a strong commitment to equity, creativity, and social justice in education.