A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
M.A in Applied Linguistics, Ohio University
TEFL Certificate, Ohio University
M.A in English Language Teaching, Rajshahi University
B.A (Hons.) in English, Rajshahi University
Md Tahamid Ar Rabbi teaches Linguistics and Applied Linguistics courses in the Department of English. Currently, his major research area is language teacher cognition in teaching language skills. Another area of research that sparks his interest is focus on form in classroom setting. He has published and presented papers nationally and internationally. Traveling and sightseeing are two of his favorite extracurricular activities.
Designation
Senior Lecturer (current)
Department of English, East West University
Graduate Assistant (past)
Department of Linguistics, Ohio University
Lecturer (past)
Department of English, East West University
Research Training
Training on “Research Methods” organized by Center for Research and Training, East West University
Training on “Qualitative Research” organized by Center for Research and Training, East West University
Speaking Engagement
Session Chair at the international conference titled “Teaching English Literature and Interdisciplinarity” at East West University
Course Coordination
ENG 7101: Basic English
Currently Taught Courses
Rabbi, M.T.A., & Kabir, M.M.N. (2014). Literature review in Applied Linguistics: A conceptual framework. In T. Karunakaran (Ed.), English language teaching in the twenty first century: Issues and challenges (pp. 138-158). Colombo: Kumaran Book House.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2025, December). Code-switching in English Language Classroom: Bane or Boon?. Paper presented at the International Conference on Challenges and Trends in Arts and Social Sciences, American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2023, May). Classroom Code-switching in an EFL Context: Teachers' Perceptions. Paper presented at the 1st Istanbul Medipol Language School Conference on Social-Emotional Learning and Cultural Competence, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2021, March). Teachers’ perceptions to the higher secondary English textbook in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Virtual.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2018, April). The use of CALL resources for EFL vocabulary development. Paper presented at the Ohio University CALL Conference, Athens, OH, USA.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2018, March). Shift to multidimensional syllabus: EFL context. Paper presented at the West Virginia TESOL Conference, Shepherdstown, WV, USA.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2015, July). Krashen’s Monitor Model theory: A critical perspective. Paper presented at the 3rd European Conference on Language Learning, Brighton, UK.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2015, January). Teaching vocabulary: Putting theory into practice. Paper presented at the Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2014, August). An apology for multidimensional syllabus at the HSC level in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on ELT, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rabbi, M.T.A., & Jwa, S. (2021). Examining the current English textbook in Bangladesh: Critical scrutiny from a teacher's perspective. Foreign Languages Education, 28(3), 103-131.
Rabbi, M.T.A. (2022). Understanding, Evaluating and Conducting Second Language Writing Research. BELTA Journal, 6(1), 1-3.
Graduate Assistantship, Ohio University
Conference grant, Ohio University
Teaching Areas
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Courses Taught
- ENG 102 (Composition and Communication Skills)
- ENG 145 (Introduction to Linguistics)
- ENG 155 (Improving Reading and Writing Skills)
- ENG 205 (History of English Language)
- ENG 207 (Psycholinguistics)
- ENG 208 (Sociolinguistics)
- ENG 255 (Second Language Acquisition)
- ENG 303 (Syllabus and Materials Design)
- ENG 306 (Methodology of Language Teaching)
- ENG 316 (English for Specific Purposes)
- ENG 413 (Language Testing and Evaluation)
- ENG 590 (Language, Power and Identity)
Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA)
Life-time Member
International Association for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Member (2025)
TESOL International Association
Member (2019 - 2021)
American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
Member (2019 - 2020)
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