Pablo Robles-García

Pablo Robles-García is Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, and the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education. His primary research interest focuses on vocabulary acquisition, with a particular emphasis on the role of high-frequency words in the vocabulary development of L2 Spanish learners. He has developed multiple vocabulary tests that enable educators to evaluate the breadth of vocabulary knowledge among L2 Spanish learners. His research also extends to instructional strategies and practices for L2 Spanish vocabulary acquisition, with an aim to enhance vocabulary learning experiences and outcomes for L2 learners.

2020-present          

Assistant Professor, Department of Language Studies, University of Toronto, Mississauga. 

Appointed to Graduate School, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education                    

2018-2019             

Associate Lecturer, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Global Cultures & Languages Department                                         

2015-2018            

Associate Instructor, University of California, Davis. Spanish & Portuguese Department 

2014-2015             

Spanish Instructor, LeónLanguages, León, Spain  

2012-2013           

Spanish Teaching Assistant, Puesta del Sol Elementary school, U.S.A

Degree                                                                  Institution                                                    Year

Ph.D. (Hispanic Linguistics)                              Univeristy of California, Davis                   2020

M.A. (Linguistics and Spanish)                         University of León, Spain                           2015

B.A. (Elementary Education)                             University of León, Spain                           2012

B.A. (Physical Education)                                  University of León, Spain                           2012