Dr. Christopher Hastings is Assistant Professor of English at Alfaisal University. He has spent over two decades teaching and training English teachers across the globe, with posts in Colombia, Brazil, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Russia, and China. A former U.S. State Department Regional English Language Officer, he brings extensive experience in intercultural education and curriculum development. His research explores the intersection of multilingual education, motivation in language learning, and the integration of technology in language instruction, contributing to Alfaisal University’s mission and supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of educational excellence and technological innovation.