This study employed the technology acceptance model to explore Saudi undergraduates' perspectives on using ChatGPT for English as a foreign language learning. It also aimed to explore the impact of gender, academic level, and experience with ChatGPT on their perceptions. A descriptive quantitative approach was used, using a web-based questionnaire…

The intersection of Indigeneity and English Language Teaching (ELT) remains critically underexplored in ELT/TESOL. This article examines how two Indigenous Miskitu teachers of English in Honduras draw upon their Indigeneity to inform their professional identities and pedagogical practices. Grounded in "turi aisa ya", an Indigenous…

Guided by Self-Determination Theory, this mixed-methods study investigates how professor-student rapport, grit and motivation affect engagement among Chinese university students learning English. Quantitative data were collected from 721 students through self-report questionnaires, and qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured…

While Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are widely used in higher education, their application and effectiveness for high school students, especially English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners grappling with language barriers in English-Medium Instruction environments, remain underexplored. There is a recognized gap in understanding how high…

In compliance with the Commission on Higher Education Standards' 2024 English proficiency policy, institutions have undertaken initiatives to support students in meeting required standards and achieving academic success. Given the crucial role of vocabulary knowledge, this study analyzed the vocabulary profiles and lexical coverage of…

Sustainable peer feedback practices heavily depend on students' perceptions of the peer feedback task as well as their self-concepts as peer feedback participants. While empirical studies often focus on one of these two aspects, they frequently overlook the relationship between the two. This mixed-method, longitudinal study surveyed 100 first-year…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has significantly transformed approaches to vocabulary acquisition and autonomous learning, particularly in high-stakes educational contexts. This study investigates how competitive exam aspirants in Visakhapatnam perceive the effectiveness of ChatGPT for vocabulary development…

Developing critical thinking and self-confidence in speaking classes is essential for non-native English speakers learning English as a foreign language. This study explores the challenges and effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in speaking classes at Gajah Tunggal Polytechnic through qualitative analysis of student and lecturer…

This study explored EFL students' attitudes and perceptions toward their learning environment in the framework of reality pedagogy as reported by Emdin (Reality pedagogy: Hip hop culture and the urban science classroom. Science education from people for people, Routledge, New York, 2009) across three English language learning contexts in Iran…

This study examines the attitudes of CLIL learners to both language and subject learning in the context of Madrid's Spanish-English Bilingual Education Program. The research compared 70 students enrolled in two secondary school strands with differing CLIL exposure (high versus low) in terms of their attitudes towards the languages of instruction…

Learning English as a foreign language is a complex and challenging endeavour for many students worldwide, requiring the acquisition of multiple language skills. Moreover, success in language learning is determined by several factors, including the learners' learning motivations and perceptions of their competence. The purpose of this research is…

Some impediments in language learning may have a detrimental impact on learners' actual performance on the test and lead to anxiety and demotivation. Language achievement is influenced by self-assessment (SA), academic resilience (AR), academic motivation (AM), and test-taking skills (T-TS) among other factors. Considering the relevance of these…

Latin is currently being trialled as a subject in 40 state secondary schools in England. This paper focuses on one of the justifications of this trial: that teaching Latin in state secondary schools provides students with cultural capital which in turn counters social injustice. By taking the example of Latin as a starting point, I reach two…

Purpose: This research aimed to identify the levels of stress students experience, the different sources that generate them and the relationship between the stress levels and the students' gender. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods design was used, focusing on the quantitative stage. The qualitative section was designed to obtain…

With a significant number of students using machine translation (MT) for academic purposes in recent years, language teachers can no longer ignore it in their classrooms. Although an increasing number of studies have reported its pedagogical benefits, studies have also revealed that language teachers are still sceptical about using MT for various…