李主圣博士

Dr. Ju Seong Lee (Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) is the original creator of the Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) model. This innovative framework offers a fresh alternative to traditional classroom methods, with increasing empirical evidence demonstrating its positive impact on student learning. Dr. Lee focuses on helping educators integrate the IDLE model into their daily practices across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Sweden.

Dr. Lee’s passion for IDLE and informal language learning ignited during his volunteer work in 25+ regions/countries over the past 25 years. His diverse experiences—from teaching Korean and English, serving as an army translator, to representing Kazakhstan at a UNESCO conference—have shaped his commitment to lifelong learning and educational equity. Since joining EdUHK in 2018, Dr. Lee has championed equal education opportunities. His collaborative efforts have benefited 8,000+ EFL students and teachers across seven countries. He has also led capacity-building workshops in Kazakhstan, Brunei, and Indonesia and launched the “Global Empowerment Project: English for All in Indonesia,” with plans to expand this initiative with like-minded collaborators.

Dr. Lee aims to make a real-life impact beyond academia. His main goal is to help students improve their English skills, thereby opening global opportunities. He firmly believes that without genuine care, research loses its significance and becomes mere noise. Guided by this belief, he seeks opportunities to mentor students, collaborate with like-minded researchers, and lead international and interdisciplinary projects in a locally appropriate and sustainable way. If you identify real-life problems and needs in your context and approach Dr. Lee with a caring heart and committed passion, he is ready to collaborate and mentor.