Despite a growing body of research demonstrating the pluralistic nature of English today, ELT globally still tends to uphold traditional 'native-speaker' norms. A Global Englishes language teaching (GELT) approach to teacher education is one way of breaking down that gap, yet it is not well known how the effects of this approach might hold up over…

The research was conducted to determine how the leadership behavior of English teachers affects students' performance in the language and to examine how the motivation of students toward English language learning influences the relationship between the leadership behavior of teachers and the performance of their students in the language. The…

Adopting translanguaging as a pedagogical practice may help teachers overcome challenges existing in Indonesian EFL. However, the implementation of translanguaging pedagogy is complex. Although translanguaging often occurs spontaneously in EFL teaching practices, most educational institutions and stakeholders still perceive a monolingual approach…

This study examines the application of corpus linguistics in English language teaching (ELT) in Colombia, where its practical adoption remains limited compared to many developed countries. Data were gathered through a survey of English instructors at Colombian universities to assess their familiarity with corpus linguistics. Findings indicate…

This paper investigated the effect of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' self-perceived communication competence (SPCC), communication anxiety (CA), and soft skills. The participants were 157 university students from Japan, Türkiye, and Spain who completed various tasks and…

Written correction feedback (WCF) has been a part of the field of English as a foreign language (EFL) writing for decades. Much research has been conducted on WCF in various contexts. In Yemen, it seems that WCF has still not been touched. This study explores Yemeni EFL undergraduates' attitudes on having their written essays corrected using a…

Background/purpose: This study aims to analyze the need for local wisdom-based Indonesian as a Foreign Language (BIPA) evaluation materials for Thai students and propose a design to enhance language proficiency and cultural awareness. The growing interest in learning Indonesian stems from diverse purposes, including business, academics, and…

Background: Bilingual children are at risk for being misdiagnosed with developmental language disorders (DLD) because language tests in speech-language practice often fail to accommodate cultural and linguistic diversity. Evaluation of learning ability and modifiability during dynamic assessment may improve the diagnostic procedure for bilingual…

This article examines enrollments in languages other than English in United States higher education from the perspective of geographical distribution. While the overall decline in language enrollments is well known, enrollments are also very unequal across states when accounting for population. By cross-referencing MLA language enrollment data…

Twenty years after the implementation of the bilingual programmes at school level in Spain, this study evaluates its impact on the English language proficiency of undergraduate students at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid through a descriptive longitudinal study (2014-2024) of enrolment data N = 77,834) in Modern Language, a cross-curricular…

The need for English language proficiency among professionals and global citizens has led to an immense interest in designing appropriate English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabi that cater to the actual needs of specific sectors. Among these sectors, tourism is a vital one that contributes to the national economy, creates employment…

This study analyzes the inclusion of binary and non-binary gender-just language in US first-year college German textbooks. The analysis covers eight textbooks, evaluating their use of gender-just forms such as the gender star and neopronouns, which explicitly represent non-binary positionalities, as well as "neutral" or binary…

The last two decades have witnessed a growing interest among scholars in exploring the conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement of second language (L2) task engagement in diverse educational settings. However, the concept is still not clearly defined and remains complex. Clarifying this complexity is crucial for developing a valid…

Language teacher candidates should be competent both in language use and teaching to be able to guide their future students to learn the foreign language. ELT students are expected to be aware of the necessity for materials use in their classes and make their lesson plans including using their own materials. To find and design an appropriate…

This article discusses the controversial issue of which variety of English learners and instructors should use. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4, Target 4.7 states that learners need knowledge to promote peace and cultural diversity. It is argued here that a broad awareness of English varieties is a way to achieve this goal, and…