Kostia Pho
About Kostia Pho
Kostia Pho is a Localization Associate with a strong academic background in Linguistics, currently pursuing a PhD at York University. With experience as a Teaching Assistant and a history of roles in tutoring and language consulting, Pho specializes in phonetics and phonology and has research interests in francophone studies and bilingualism.
Work at TAG
Currently, Kostia Pho serves as a Localization Associate at TAG, a position held since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in linguistics to enhance localization processes. His work focuses on ensuring that content is culturally and contextually appropriate for target audiences. This position builds on his extensive background in language and translation, contributing to TAG's commitment to effective communication across diverse markets.
Education and Expertise
Kostia Pho has a robust academic background in linguistics. He is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics at York University, where he has been studying since 2020. He also holds a Master's degree in Linguistics from York University, completed in 2020. His undergraduate studies include an Honours BA in Linguistics and French from York University and Université Bordeaux Montaigne, where he specialized in phonetics and phonology.
Background
Kostia Pho has a diverse professional background in education and language consulting. He has worked as a Teaching Assistant at York University since 2020, supporting students in their academic pursuits. Prior to this, he served as a Language Consultant at York University for seven months in 2019. His experience also includes working as a Private Tutor at Tutors For Less and as a Teacher at Oxford Learning Centres Inc., where he gained valuable insights into language instruction.
Research Interests
Kostia Pho's research interests encompass a range of topics within linguistics. He focuses on francophone studies, bilingualism, psycholinguistics, and cognitive development. His academic work includes a specialization in phonetics and phonology, particularly in creating a lexical tone classification for the Teochew language. These interests reflect his commitment to understanding language in both theoretical and practical contexts.
Professional Experience
Kostia Pho has accumulated professional experience in translation and editing outside of academia. This experience complements his academic background and enhances his capabilities in localization and language services. His work in various educational roles has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of language acquisition and teaching methodologies.