Eloi Dotto joined King’s College London Language Centre in 2012. He completed his BA in Psychology (2000) at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and his MA in Modern Foreign Language Education (2015) at King’s College London. He also obtained a Certificate in Language Teaching (2009) at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Diploma in Translation (2010) from the Chartered Institute of Linguists. He speaks Portuguese, English and Italian.

Later, challenged by the fact that language learners need extensive exposure, he developed an interest in bridging the gap between digital learning and language learning. This led him to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (2020) at Birkbeck, University of London, and deepen his knowledge in digital learning design. Eloi is Academic Lead for Digital Learning.

As a Lecturer in Portuguese Language Education, Eloi’s work is grounded in the principle that effective language acquisition requires repeated exposure to linguistic features across varied contexts and communicative modes. His main interest lies in the variables that accelerate language learning in structured courses. At the Language Centre, he teaches Portuguese at all levels – from beginner to advanced – contributes to teacher education, and regularly leads workshops and training sessions. His academic work includes both individual and collaborative projects in language pedagogy.

In his role as Academic Lead for Digital Learning, Eloi helps shape the Centre’s digital learning provision. He collaborates with colleagues across languages to design and implement blended learning courses, always guided by a pedagogy-first approach that prioritises learning outcomes over latest tools. Eloi is also engaged in exploring the potential of emerging technologies, particularly generative AI. His interests include how AI can support adaptive learning, enhance course design, boost learner engagement and improve feedback. In addition, he looks for ways AI can handle repetitive tasks, freeing educators to focus on more impactful and human-centred teaching.

Research, Scholarly projects and Academic Awards

Scholarly projects:

In collaboration with Sarah Amadio: the application of AI in language teaching – producing and curating instructional material in a microlearning format.

In collaboration with Angelique Arts, Abraham Hernandez Cubo, and Sarah Amadio: Producing a template and designing an escape room in an art gallery

In collaboration with Estelle Kervella: French Online Course. First Language Centre's course predominantly delivered asynchronously; structured into units; flexible, self-paced learning.

Modelling in the Pre-Task Phase Using the Instructor’s Cloned AI Voice – A Blended Format in a Task-Based Sequence. Conference: Language Teachers’ Nexus

Academic Awards:

2017 – Teaching Award: outstanding contributions to teaching and learning

2018 – Teaching Award: dedication to staff development

2021 – College Recognition Award: dedication, innovation and collegiality.

Academic Publications:

Spence, P. and Brandão, R. (2021). ‘Debate 5 – Digital Mediations’. #MFLTwitterati and MFL Digital Engagement: Eloi Dotto Interviews Joe Dale. In: A. de Medeiros and D. Kelly (eds), Language Debates: Theory and Reality in Language Learning, Teaching and Research. London: John Murray Learning.

Dotto, E. and Simoes, I., n.d. Foundations of Portuguese for Global Communication [online course]. King's College London. Available at: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/foundations-of-portuguese-for-global-communication [Accessed 27 May 2025]