The current study proposes a new approach to weakness identification in diagnostic language assessment (DLA) for speaking skills. We also propose to design actionable and contextualised diagnostic feedback through the systematic integration of feedback and remedial learning activities. Focusing on lexical use in second language speaking, the…

Interpersonal speaking is a fundamental skill for language learners as they progress toward higher proficiency levels. This skill extends beyond memorizing keywords or rehearsing scripted dialogues. It requires learners to engage in spontaneous interactions, negotiate meaning, and respond dynamically in real time (Burns, 2016). In an increasingly…

This study examines the development and evaluates the effectiveness of an academic model that integrates Process Genre and Task-Based approaches to enhance Thai undergraduate students' academic reading and writing skills. Recognizing persistent challenges in English academic literacy, particularly in reading and writing, this study employed a…

Artificial scarcity occurs when individuals or groups face an inability to access or are excluded from sufficient or desired resources, even when those resources might be available (Daoud, 2015). This results in situations that work contrary to the aspirations of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and sustainability. This conceptual…

The primary goal of this project is to assess the students' improved communication skills after applying five interactive strategies to an experimental group of subjects. This class will be compared with a control group of other participants, and in their class, the interactive approaches are not emphasized and practiced openly. The target…

This study examined the interrelationships between e-learning, academic self-efficacy (ASE), academic motivation (AM) and academic performance (AP) among English language learners as foreign language (EFL) students in 2024. Despite the growing use of e-learning in educational settings, there is a limited understanding of its relationships with…

Interactional Competence (IC) is an important subcomponent of oral proficiency, but many computer-mediated oral English assessments fall short in assessing this construct mainly due to technological limitations. Spoken Dialogue Systems (SDSs) have shown promise in assessing L2 oral communication, yet further investigation is needed on their…

This study explores the perceptions of language-teacher candidates regarding their own English-language learning experiences during primary school, and how they intend to utilize these insights to enhance their instructional practices. Grounded in Lortie's (1975) concept of the apprenticeship of observation, which highlights how teachers' beliefs…

The University of Luxembourg, renowned for its multilingual profile, promotes the use of English, French, German and Luxembourgish in its multilingualism policy. English is an important lingua franca in many academic disciplines worldwide, and French, German and Luxembourgish are the administrative languages of Luxembourg. However, data from the…

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally redefining English for Specific Purposes (ESP) education across disciplines such as Political Studies, International Relations, Sociology, and Psychology. This paper explores how AI-powered tools enhance personalized, immersive, and authentic learning…

This study examines the factors affecting the development of specialized proficiencies among English language teachers via a Lesson Study methodology. This action research involved four secondary school English teachers in Turkey. While many studies have focused on general teaching practices, there is a notable gap in research specifically…

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a teacher knowledge construct in connection with integrating technology into teaching. The present study was designed to examine ESP teachers' perceptions of their knowledge and skills with regard to the integration of ICT in their instructional practices. Therefore, a descriptive study using…

Location-based Augmented Reality (AR) technology has the potential to transform language education by enabling situated, authentic, and collaborative learning. Yet, while some research has found that AR facilitates learning, other research has found that AR increases cognitive load, is distracting, and provides too much information during learning…

While flipped learning is a commonly applied pedagogical intervention, a careful review of empirical studies provides little evidence of its effectiveness in facilitating students' grammar learning at the secondary school level in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. Unlike traditional grammar teaching methods that emphasize rule…

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the use of multimedia resources on vocabulary learning in English as a foreign language, and the secondary objective was to verify the influence of additional verbal workingmemory training. Following a quantitative approach, a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study was performed…