Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
@dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social
Psycholinguist research focusing on multilingualism and language selection errors.
Co-host of "The Language Scientists" podcast
All views my own
Co-host of "The Language Scientists" podcast
All views my own
👩🏫 Lecture alert!
I will be speaking in an upcoming Unifrog webinar, "Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes", Monday, 24th November from 5.30 - 6.15pm, GMT.
To find out more about the talk and other Unifrog webinars, check out the link: www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
I will be speaking in an upcoming Unifrog webinar, "Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes", Monday, 24th November from 5.30 - 6.15pm, GMT.
To find out more about the talk and other Unifrog webinars, check out the link: www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes
Why do we forget names, mix up words, or switch languages without meaning to? From saying the wrong thing in class to blanking on a word, these 'brain glitches' reveal how our minds process informatio...
www.unifrog.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
👩🏫 Lecture alert!
I will be speaking in an upcoming Unifrog webinar, "Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes", Monday, 24th November from 5.30 - 6.15pm, GMT.
To find out more about the talk and other Unifrog webinars, check out the link: www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
I will be speaking in an upcoming Unifrog webinar, "Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes", Monday, 24th November from 5.30 - 6.15pm, GMT.
To find out more about the talk and other Unifrog webinars, check out the link: www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
Did you know, the Language Scientists Podcast is now at 6,980 downloads?!
Are you going to be the listener that gets us to 7,000? 🤯
I'm Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and alongside Dr Marie-Josee Bisson, we're the Language Scientists and this👇is our podcast.
🔗 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
Are you going to be the listener that gets us to 7,000? 🤯
I'm Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and alongside Dr Marie-Josee Bisson, we're the Language Scientists and this👇is our podcast.
🔗 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
Easily listen to The Language Scientists in your podcast app of choice
Quickly and easily listen and subscribe to The Language Scientists for free in your podcast app of choice.
the-language-scientists.captivate.fm
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did you know, the Language Scientists Podcast is now at 6,980 downloads?!
Are you going to be the listener that gets us to 7,000? 🤯
I'm Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and alongside Dr Marie-Josee Bisson, we're the Language Scientists and this👇is our podcast.
🔗 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
Are you going to be the listener that gets us to 7,000? 🤯
I'm Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and alongside Dr Marie-Josee Bisson, we're the Language Scientists and this👇is our podcast.
🔗 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
🎃 Happy Halloween!
Here's my super scary shirt for today because nothing is scarier than a p-value of 0.06. 😱
Here's my super scary shirt for today because nothing is scarier than a p-value of 0.06. 😱
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween!
Here's my super scary shirt for today because nothing is scarier than a p-value of 0.06. 😱
Here's my super scary shirt for today because nothing is scarier than a p-value of 0.06. 😱
🧵 As we know in cognitive #psychology, you have to spend time engaging with the content in order for it to pass from shortterm and working memory into your longterm memory. Using generative #AI does not give you the opportunity to have that deep, engaging work.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Pupils fear AI is eroding their ability to study, research finds
One in four students say AI ‘makes it too easy’ for them to find answers
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🧵 As we know in cognitive #psychology, you have to spend time engaging with the content in order for it to pass from shortterm and working memory into your longterm memory. Using generative #AI does not give you the opportunity to have that deep, engaging work.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Reposted by Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
🟢 World Mental Health Day @ De Montfort Student's Union
Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST
Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group.
events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST
Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group.
events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🟢 World Mental Health Day @ De Montfort Student's Union
Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST
Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group.
events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST
Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group.
events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
Happy European Day of Languages from the Language Scientists Podcast!
Today is a great day to celebrate the languages in Europe and listen to a podcast that tells you the science behind #languagelearning.
the-language-scientists.captivate.fm
#podcast #language
Today is a great day to celebrate the languages in Europe and listen to a podcast that tells you the science behind #languagelearning.
the-language-scientists.captivate.fm
#podcast #language
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Happy European Day of Languages from the Language Scientists Podcast!
Today is a great day to celebrate the languages in Europe and listen to a podcast that tells you the science behind #languagelearning.
the-language-scientists.captivate.fm
#podcast #language
Today is a great day to celebrate the languages in Europe and listen to a podcast that tells you the science behind #languagelearning.
the-language-scientists.captivate.fm
#podcast #language
Reposted by Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
🤩 Welcome new DMU #Psychology students!
You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence.
What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about?
#DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence.
What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about?
#DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🤩 Welcome new DMU #Psychology students!
You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence.
What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about?
#DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence.
What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about?
#DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
The academic year is kicking off now! 😅
September 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The academic year is kicking off now! 😅
I needed a bit of music to work alongside, so I said, "Alexa, play music I would like." Skipped the first one only to be greeted with, "LA LA LA LAVA CHI CHI CHI CHICKEN" 😂😑 Thanks, kiddos.... 🫠
September 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I needed a bit of music to work alongside, so I said, "Alexa, play music I would like." Skipped the first one only to be greeted with, "LA LA LA LAVA CHI CHI CHI CHICKEN" 😂😑 Thanks, kiddos.... 🫠
It's that time of year: students are starting their final year projects!
What is the best piece of advice you'd offer them?
What is the best piece of advice you'd offer them?
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's that time of year: students are starting their final year projects!
What is the best piece of advice you'd offer them?
What is the best piece of advice you'd offer them?
Looking forward to celebrating our Psychology students next week! 🥰
🎓 Can't wait to celebrate with our amazing students at graduation next week! 🎉 We're so proud of all the hard work and dedication from our Psychology graduates. See you there! #Psychology #ClassOf2025 #Graduation #DMUPsychology #DMU #StudyPsychology
August 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Looking forward to celebrating our Psychology students next week! 🥰
It's gonna be a good day!
The sun is out, it's not hot 🙌 I've got coffee and datasets that need cleaning with my AMAZING RAs and writing time later today.
🥰
I hope you have a lovely day!
The sun is out, it's not hot 🙌 I've got coffee and datasets that need cleaning with my AMAZING RAs and writing time later today.
🥰
I hope you have a lovely day!
August 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
It's gonna be a good day!
The sun is out, it's not hot 🙌 I've got coffee and datasets that need cleaning with my AMAZING RAs and writing time later today.
🥰
I hope you have a lovely day!
The sun is out, it's not hot 🙌 I've got coffee and datasets that need cleaning with my AMAZING RAs and writing time later today.
🥰
I hope you have a lovely day!
It's the last week of summer in my house as school starts up next week.
What's the best part of your summer been?
I think I have to say that it's been slowing down a bit! 🤣
What about you?
What's the best part of your summer been?
I think I have to say that it's been slowing down a bit! 🤣
What about you?
August 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It's the last week of summer in my house as school starts up next week.
What's the best part of your summer been?
I think I have to say that it's been slowing down a bit! 🤣
What about you?
What's the best part of your summer been?
I think I have to say that it's been slowing down a bit! 🤣
What about you?
Reposted by Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
— Carl Sagan 📷: Max Claret
— Carl Sagan 📷: Max Claret
July 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
— Carl Sagan 📷: Max Claret
— Carl Sagan 📷: Max Claret
No offense to the other journals, but I think Frontiers for Young Minds might be my favourite. I'm a Science Mentor and work with children to be science reviewers for these articles. Check ours out!
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
Augmented Reality Books: Reshaping Our Reading Experiences
Augmented reality (AR) books provide a different way to read and engage with books. They look like any paper book you would usually read, but they have digitally added features such as 3D animations, ...
kids.frontiersin.org
July 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
No offense to the other journals, but I think Frontiers for Young Minds might be my favourite. I'm a Science Mentor and work with children to be science reviewers for these articles. Check ours out!
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
And just like that, I'm back! ✨ Feeling refreshed and ready to jump back into things after a wonderful week off.
Soaking up that much-needed time off was exactly what I needed. Let's do this! 💪
Soaking up that much-needed time off was exactly what I needed. Let's do this! 💪
July 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
And just like that, I'm back! ✨ Feeling refreshed and ready to jump back into things after a wonderful week off.
Soaking up that much-needed time off was exactly what I needed. Let's do this! 💪
Soaking up that much-needed time off was exactly what I needed. Let's do this! 💪
My middle child was thoughtful enough to collect this little flower on the walk home from school to share with me. It was so small and so pretty and made such an impact on my day.
What tiny thing made a positive impact on your day?
What tiny thing made a positive impact on your day?
June 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
My middle child was thoughtful enough to collect this little flower on the walk home from school to share with me. It was so small and so pretty and made such an impact on my day.
What tiny thing made a positive impact on your day?
What tiny thing made a positive impact on your day?
Theatre nerd here:
OMG THAT HAMILTON PERFORMANCE
😍🤩 It was like a SuperBowl version of Hamilton. AHMAZING.
OMG THAT HAMILTON PERFORMANCE
😍🤩 It was like a SuperBowl version of Hamilton. AHMAZING.
The original Broadway cast of #Hamilton reunites for an electric 10th anniversary #TonyAwards performance. 👏
June 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Theatre nerd here:
OMG THAT HAMILTON PERFORMANCE
😍🤩 It was like a SuperBowl version of Hamilton. AHMAZING.
OMG THAT HAMILTON PERFORMANCE
😍🤩 It was like a SuperBowl version of Hamilton. AHMAZING.
✨ Highlight of the week ✨
Thank you to the student who nominated me for the students choice teacher awards!
I've received the comments from the student's nomination, but these are anonymous, so I can't thank them properly. 😍 😭 💖
Thank you! You made my week!
Thank you to the student who nominated me for the students choice teacher awards!
I've received the comments from the student's nomination, but these are anonymous, so I can't thank them properly. 😍 😭 💖
Thank you! You made my week!
June 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
✨ Highlight of the week ✨
Thank you to the student who nominated me for the students choice teacher awards!
I've received the comments from the student's nomination, but these are anonymous, so I can't thank them properly. 😍 😭 💖
Thank you! You made my week!
Thank you to the student who nominated me for the students choice teacher awards!
I've received the comments from the student's nomination, but these are anonymous, so I can't thank them properly. 😍 😭 💖
Thank you! You made my week!
28 June is just around the corner!
DMU Open Days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students, experience the campus, and even enjoy a Taster session.
Sign up today!
DMU Open Days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students, experience the campus, and even enjoy a Taster session.
Sign up today!
🧠 Curious about your future in #Psychology? Our Open Day is your chance to experience #campuslife and see yourself thriving as one of our students!
Sign up now to secure your spot!
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#DMU #Leicester #OpenDay #University #Studentlife #Admissions #ProspectiveStudents
Sign up now to secure your spot!
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#DMU #Leicester #OpenDay #University #Studentlife #Admissions #ProspectiveStudents
Undergraduate Open Day Booking Form
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June 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
28 June is just around the corner!
DMU Open Days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students, experience the campus, and even enjoy a Taster session.
Sign up today!
DMU Open Days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students, experience the campus, and even enjoy a Taster session.
Sign up today!
Reposted by Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
Ignite your career!
🚀 DMU's final PG Open Evening for Health Psych & Mental Wellbeing is May 29th, 3-6pm. Catch the special Psychology talk included from 4-4.30pm! Meet experts, find your path.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr...
#DMU #Postgraduate #PsychologyTalk #FutureLeaders #psychology
🚀 DMU's final PG Open Evening for Health Psych & Mental Wellbeing is May 29th, 3-6pm. Catch the special Psychology talk included from 4-4.30pm! Meet experts, find your path.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr...
#DMU #Postgraduate #PsychologyTalk #FutureLeaders #psychology
Postgraduate events
De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more
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May 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Ignite your career!
🚀 DMU's final PG Open Evening for Health Psych & Mental Wellbeing is May 29th, 3-6pm. Catch the special Psychology talk included from 4-4.30pm! Meet experts, find your path.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr...
#DMU #Postgraduate #PsychologyTalk #FutureLeaders #psychology
🚀 DMU's final PG Open Evening for Health Psych & Mental Wellbeing is May 29th, 3-6pm. Catch the special Psychology talk included from 4-4.30pm! Meet experts, find your path.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr...
#DMU #Postgraduate #PsychologyTalk #FutureLeaders #psychology
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils.
As a trained linguist, I couldn't agree more! Linguistics can help bridge the gap between languages, essentially providing you with the hidden links underneath.
theconversation.com/linguistics-...
As a trained linguist, I couldn't agree more! Linguistics can help bridge the gap between languages, essentially providing you with the hidden links underneath.
theconversation.com/linguistics-...
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils
A languages curriculum enriched with linguistics is appealing to students and teachers.
theconversation.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils.
As a trained linguist, I couldn't agree more! Linguistics can help bridge the gap between languages, essentially providing you with the hidden links underneath.
theconversation.com/linguistics-...
As a trained linguist, I couldn't agree more! Linguistics can help bridge the gap between languages, essentially providing you with the hidden links underneath.
theconversation.com/linguistics-...
Our division is really lovely - consider being welcomed as one of our incoming students!
📢 Calling all future scientists! 🧠✨
Are you considering studying #Psychology at #university next year?
Join the DMU live virtual event next today! Join us on Wednesday, 21st May at 17.30 BST for an exclusive look into our faculty.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/live-s...
1/2 #dmu #leicester
Are you considering studying #Psychology at #university next year?
Join the DMU live virtual event next today! Join us on Wednesday, 21st May at 17.30 BST for an exclusive look into our faculty.
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/live-s...
1/2 #dmu #leicester
May 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Our division is really lovely - consider being welcomed as one of our incoming students!
I would love to see what's being done to help the HE sector. This immigration white paper is not it. Certainly not when REF emphasises international research collaboration.
The immigration white paper won’t fix our public services it will break them.
In HE, cuts to graduate visas & new levies will destabilise a sector already on the edge.
This isn’t just bad policy. It’s an economic own goal.
#ReformLight
theconversation.com/universities...
In HE, cuts to graduate visas & new levies will destabilise a sector already on the edge.
This isn’t just bad policy. It’s an economic own goal.
#ReformLight
theconversation.com/universities...
Universities and social care depend on immigration. The UK government’s plans could be an economic own goal
Both sectors are already in crisis – and plans for more curbs on immigration will hit them hard.
theconversation.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I would love to see what's being done to help the HE sector. This immigration white paper is not it. Certainly not when REF emphasises international research collaboration.
Reposted by Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta
SLRF 2025 is looking for reviewers! Volunteers will be asked to review ~3-5 abstracts by April 30. Sign up by Thursday, April 10 at forms.gle/eEWontcNiNA3....
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April 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
SLRF 2025 is looking for reviewers! Volunteers will be asked to review ~3-5 abstracts by April 30. Sign up by Thursday, April 10 at forms.gle/eEWontcNiNA3....