WONG Man Ho Ivy
Assistant Professor
PhD in Applied English Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MPhil in Applied English Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BA (Hons) in English, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fulbright Visiting Researcher, Georgetown University, Washington DC
Courses TaughtPsycholinguistics
English Writing
Second Language Acquisition
Linguistic Approaches to Translation
Research InterestsCognitive Linguistics
Psycholinguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Second Language Pedagogy
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Journal Article RefereedWong, M.H., Zhao, H., MacWhinney, B. (2018). A cognitive linguistics application for second language pedagogy: The English preposition tutor.Language Learning
Research Grants2021-2023 Principal Investigator, "Electrophysiological brain responses of L2 learners during cognitive linguistics instruction: The English Preposition Tutor
Promoting Conceptual Development of English Prepositions among University Graduates through Human- and Computer-Assisted Instruction." Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR). Amount Funded: HK$1,102,037.
Selected Conference PresentationsWong, M.H. (2021, March). Understanding learners' conceptual development through written verbalisations: A cognitive linguistics approach to computer-based grammar instruction. Paper presented at 2021 American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Virtual Conference.
Wong, M.H. (2020, March). Looking at learners' conceptual development through written verbalisations: Computer-based mediation for English prepositions. Poster accepted at 2021 American Associatoin for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference in Denver, Colorado. Cancelled.
Wong, M.H. (2018, March). Cognitive linguistics inspired mediation on L2 grammar instruction. Paper presented at 2018 American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Wong, M.H. (2017, October). Incorporating schematic diagrams into L2 grammar instruction: The English Preposition Tutor 2017. Poster presented at Second Language Research Forum 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.
Wong, M.H. (2017, June). Computer-based mediation and re-conceptualizing English prepositions via schematic diagrams. Paper presented at the 3rdInternational Conference on Linguistics and Language Studies, Hong Kong.
Wong, M. H. (2016, June) Fostering language learning of English prepositions through cue contrast and image schema. Paper presented at Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics Conference 2016, Hong Kong.
Wong, M. H., Zhao, H., & MacWhinney, B. (2016, April). A cognitive linguistics application to second language pedagogy: The English preposition tutor. Paper presented at the 2016 American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Orlando, United States.
Wong, M.H (2015, December). Applying the Competition Model and cognitive linguistics to the instruction of English Prepositions: The English Preposition Tutor. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo, Hong Kong.
Wong, M. H. (2015, July). Applying Cognitive Linguistics to Teaching English Prepositions: An Experimental-CALL Study. Paper presented at the 13thInternational Cognitive Linguistics Conference, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.
Wong, M. H. (2015, June). Computer-based instruction of English prepositions: A cognitive linguistics study. Paper presented at Faces of English: Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy, the Centre for Applied Linguistics of the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.