Hussein M. Farsani, Ph.D.
No. 29/3, Karakol Sk., Ihlamurdere Cd.,
Beşiktaş Mh., Istanbul, Turkey
(+90) 506 929 6441
hmfarsani@gmail.com
http://linguistlist.org/people/personal/get-personal-page2.cfm?PersonID=205690
Highlight of Qualifications
Thirteen Years’ Experience “Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)” (Since 2001)
Seven Years’ Experience Teaching University Courses in “General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and
TEFL”
Two Years of Experience in “Educational Management, Syllabus Design, and Teacher Training”
Languages: Native Farsi (Persian) Proficiency, Native-like English Proficiency, French (B2+), Arabic
(Reading Knowledge), German (Basic A1/2)
Education
University of Isfahan,
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): ELT (under Applied Linguistics)
Financed 100% of education
Isfahan, Iran
Sept. 2006-Feb. 2012
University of Isfahan,
Master of Arts (M.A.): ELT
Financed 100% of education
Isfahan, Iran
2004-2006
University of Kashan,
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): English Language & Literature
Financed 100% of education
Isfahan, Iran
2000-2004
Honorary Titles
Distinguished Student: State Universities, Nationwide M.A. Entrance Exam 2004 (Rank 7)
Distinguished Candidate: Azad Universities, Nationwide Entrance Exam 2004 (Rank 9)
Experience
Teaching/Testing IELTS/TOEFL
Istanbul, Turkey
January 2014-Present
“IELTS Eğitim Merkezi” with Diane Stewart & IELTS British Council, Turkey
Teaching English (as a Foreign Language)
Tehran, Iran
June 2000-Oct. 2013
“Pooyesh,” “Gooyesh,” “Kavosh,” “Sadr,” and “Kian Farda” Language Schools: Adult Advanced English
Courses
“Nahid” Language School (under the auspices of Isfahan University Medical School): Teacher Training,
IELTS/TOEFL Exam Prep Courses, Teaching French as a foreign language (Beginner to Advanced levels)
“Respina Talk” English Language School: General English Courses, IELTS & FCE/CAE/CPE Prep
Courses, Computerized Test Design & Development
Educational Management and Curriculum Design
Isfahan, Iran
2008-2009
Sokhankade English Language Teaching Center:
Developing Course Material and Exams
Designing Syllabuses and Course Programs
Maintaining Educational Standards in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference
Teacher Training
University Courses Taught
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2006-2012
University Of Isfahan: Foreign Language Learning Skills (1st Semester 2006-7); Foreign Language
Communication (Listening & Speaking) Skills (2nd Semester 2006-7; 1st Semester 2007-8)
 Danesh-Pajuhan Institute of Higher Education (Private): Master’s Linguistics & TEFL Courses, Including:
General Linguistics, Foreign Language Teaching/Testing, Teacher Education (2008-2012)
Academic Research Interests and Activities
For a complete list of (and links to) my research publications, please visit my Linguistlist homepage
at: http://linguistlist.org/people/personal/get-personal-page2.cfm?PersonID=205690
2006 Unpublished M.A. Thesis: “The Impact of Form-Focused Instruction on the Acquisition and Use of
Existential Constructions in English as a Foreign Language” (University of Isfahan)
2011 Published Academic Article: “The Effect of Task-Based Instruction on the Acquisition and Use of
English Existential Constructions by Iranian EFL Learners” (with: Mansoor Tavakoli, Ahmad Moinzadeh)
Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching Volume 6, Issue 1. DOI:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17501229.2011.604419
2012 Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation: “Conceptualization of the Semantics of Phrasal Verbs in English as
a Foreign Language: A Cognitive Linguistics Perspective” (University of Isfahan)
2012 Published Academic Article: “Mnemonic Effectiveness of CL-motivated Picture-elucidation Tasks in
Foreign Learners’ Acquisition of English Phrasal Verbs” (with: Ahmad Moinzadeh, Mansoor Tavakoli)
Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol 2, No.3 (Mar2012), pp.498-509. DOI:
ojs.academypublisher.com/index.php/tpls/article/view/tpls0203498509
Work in Progress:
TESOL Arabia 2014 Conference: “TOEFL Reading Preparation Enhances Overall Reading Ability”
(Presented: March 10, 2014/ Proceedings to appear in: August 30, 2014)
Unpublished Article: “A Tale of Two Lexicons: Native Speaker vs. Foreign Learner’s Culturally/
Emotionally-Biased Lexicons” (to be published: 2014)
Incomplete Book Manuscript (both in English & French): “A Word’s View of Language/ La Langue, de la
Vue d’un Mot” (tentative title) (expected date of completion: Sep. 2015)