Mark Teng is an associate professor in applied linguistics at Macao Polytechnic University. He mainly focuses on second language (L2) acquisition, particularly in the domains of vocabulary and reading. His influential research, disseminated through numerous publications in international journals, contributes significantly to the understanding of vocabulary and reading development. Leveraging valuable hands-on experience teaching a diverse range of languages, English, Japanese, and Chinese, Mark’s investigations are grounded in practical pedagogy. A central theme of his research is exploring the reciprocal relationship between reading and vocabulary. He investigates the mechanisms by which extensive reading motivates and facilitates incidental vocabulary learning, while also studying how deliberate vocabulary instruction can break down barriers to reading proficiency, thereby creating a virtuous cycle of language development.
