Nick Ellis

Nick Ellis
Born	(1953-05-12) 12 May 1953 Liverpool, England
Alma mater	University of Oxford University College of North Wales
Scientific career
Institutions	University College of North Wales University of Wales Bangor University of Michigan
Website	Ellis on the website of University of Michigan

Nick C. Ellis is a Welsh psycholinguist, professor of psychology, and research scientist at the English Language Institute at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on applied linguistics, particularly second language acquisition and language learning.

Education and early career

Ellis earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Oxford in 1974. He went on to complete his PhD in psychology at the University College of North Wales (now Bangor University) in 1978. Following his doctoral studies, Ellis began a career in academia, specializing in psycholinguistics and applied linguistics.

Research and contributions

Ellis conducts research on second language acquisition with an emphasis on several key areas, including:

• The relationship between explicit and implicit learning processes in language acquisition.
• The cognitive mechanisms underlying reading, vocabulary, and phraseology.
• Applications of psychological theories in language testing and language instruction.
• The role of neural processes and brain functions in second language acquisition.

Ellis has contributed to the field of applied linguistics through numerous publications and studies that explore these topics. His work has provided significant insights into how individuals acquire and process language, both in native and non-native contexts.

Editorial roles

Ellis served as the editor of the Language Learning academic journal from 1998 to 2002. Since 2006, he has held the position of general editor for the journal, where he oversees the publication of peer-reviewed research in the field of language learning and acquisition.)

Recognition

Ellis is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, integrating psychology and linguistics to advance understanding in second language acquisition. His work has influenced language education practices and informed the development of instructional materials and assessment tools.

External links

• Nick Ellis' CV