Second language (L2) writing, a cognitively demanding process, has also been perceived to encompass emotional aspects for L2 writers, as they tend to exhibit various feelings toward teacher feedback on their writing performance. Therefore, the current study explored English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Vietnamese students' emotions toward…

A growing body of research has examined the incorporation of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) into Second Language (L2) instruction in various settings. Despite pedagogical innovations in L2 classrooms, little research has embodied retrospective explorations of the impact of ELF interventions with concrete instruments to measure the exact change…

Engaging students in the second language (L2) classroom is a critical task that requires a clear understanding of the multilayered characteristics of the L2 classroom and the motivational mechanisms through which these characteristics influence student engagement. This study contributes to the L2 engagement literature in this regard by examining…

Delving into the existing research on EFL teacher success (TS), the role of EFL teacher concern (TC) in relation to their success, EFL learners' general self-efficacy (GSE), and English self-efficacy (ESE) seems to be overlooked. Thus, the present endeavor attempts to shed light on the potential interrelationships between TC, TS, EFL learners'…

This study investigates the mediating role of teachers' perceptions of technology-enhanced activities and personal traits on the relationship between teachers' emotions and psychological well-being. Data were collected over a month from 508 voluntary participants, particularly among EFL teachers in China. Participants completed a series of…

Introduction: Incorporating idiomatic expressions into EFL instruction is widely acknowledged to enhance learners' cultural awareness; however, their inherent metaphorical nature and cultural specificity present considerable challenges for both teachers and students. This study investigates the perspectives of Algerian EFL teachers and students…

Goals are central to understanding how students learn a second language. Much of the existing research on goals in the field of language learning has focused exclusively on achievement goals, particularly mastery and performance goals. However, exclusively focusing on achievement goals precludes language researchers from exploring other important…

This study explores the role of critical pedagogy in developing 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication (active participation in the classroom) among students. Grounded in Paulo Freire's concept of critical pedagogy, this qualitative research draws insights from four focus group discussions involving 20…

In the context of globalisation, classrooms have become meeting places for learners from an increasing variety of backgrounds. Intercultural education, anchored in many national curricula, is considered a key approach to doing justice to this growing plurality among students. In relation to fostering learners' intercultural (communicative)…

While addressing issues of prejudice and exclusion is crucial for helping adult second language (L2) learners acquire and critique socio-interactional norms of their pluralistic communities, there is still a lack of work examining how teachers can problematize prejudiced talk when it arises in the classroom. Within the detail-oriented frameworks…

This experimental study investigates the impact of ChatGPT as a self-directed learning tool on the enhancement of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) writing skills, with a focus on gender and academic major differences involving 117 university students learning ESP writing. Data from pre- and post-tests, analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank…

This paper examines critical literacy pedagogy in two institutionally developed foundation English textbooks used in a public university in Thailand. The study has two main objectives: (1) to investigate the essential features of critical literacy pedagogy within the textbooks, and (2) to assess the extent to which these textbooks promote critical…

Teaching critical reading has posed challenges for Thai educators, but research on this topic in Thailand has been limited, particularly studies examining university students' perceptions of English critical reading. This study provides original knowledge of Thai university students' views on English critical reading and offers recommendations for…

Autonomous learning strategies, supported by diverse media, have become essential tools for enhancing vocabulary acquisition. Among these, TED Talks stand out due to their accessibility, topical diversity, and authentic linguistic input. Although previous research has highlighted the educational value of TED Talks, limited attention has been given…

The study examines the development of 24 students' intercultural awareness and their attitudes towards intercultural activities based on Baker's (2022) model of Intercultural Awareness (ICA) in a course on English for Intercultural Communication. In addition to the university's course evaluation, pre- and post-test questionnaires, classroom…