Current trends in educational research focus on understanding situational processes and the dynamics of achievement emotions. In this context, the features of the learning environment and their situational impact on achievement emotions play a significant role. In this study, we consider academic language demands as a feature of the learning…

Aspectual and mood morphology are vulnerable domains in adult heritage speakers. This paper investigates the root of such vulnerability within the domain of Turkish evidentiality system by comparing 20 second-generation adult and 20 school-age child Turkish heritage speakers to 20 first-generation immigrants (main input providers for child…

Amidst the recent positive psychology trend, teacher resilience has captured increasing scholarly attention, while burnout remains a significant, negative construct in teachers' emotional spectrum. Research on burnout and resilience among teachers teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) is especially scant. In this study, we explored the…

This study investigates the impact of augmented reality (AR) on vocabulary and content learning, as well as attitudes, in a content and language integrated learning (CLIL) setting. The research, based on convenience sampling, involved 162 secondary education students from three schools, divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group…

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed teaching and learning in ESL education, particularly through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into current English Language Teaching (ELT) practices. However, to ensure the seamless integration of these technologies into ELT practices, a proper framework needs to be developed and…

The purpose of this study is to reveal the relationship between the formal and non-formal foreign language education skills of prospective teachers and their professional competency levels. The research was conducted using a descriptive survey model. The sample consists of 273 prospective teachers studying in the first to fourth years of foreign…

Considering the growing prevalence of the implementation of technology in the field of language education, the widely used approach called "blended Learning", defined as a mixture of face-to-face education with computer-assisted instruction is reported to be beneficial in several aspects such as improved performance, a high-quality…

This study examines the development of intercultural sensitivity among Thai undergraduate students who have extensive intercultural experiences. Employing Bennett's (1993) Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity as a framework, the research traces students' progression through various stages of intercultural sensitivity--from denial to…

Previous meta-analyses of reading strategy (RS) instruction in second and foreign language (L2) contexts have consistently shown that RS instruction has a positive impact on reading comprehension. However, whether RS instruction can promote both the use of RS "and" reading comprehension among English L2 learners is unclear. The effect of…

In the era of globalization, the English language has been used as a major means of communication, and English language competence has become one of the key goals in the education and training of individuals in different fields. However, it is undeniable that the mere mastery of language cannot fully ensure the success of English users when…

Mastering correct pronunciation is crucial for effective Spanish language learning and communication. However, many existing language learning resources lack adequate coverage of pronunciation guidance and feedback mechanisms. This study aims to address this gap by developing SpanishBot, an innovative chatbot designed to facilitate the learning of…

This study explores how English language teachers use shared repertoire in virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) when integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into teaching. Using a qualitative analysis of discussions from three open Facebook groups, this study identifies how teachers actively collaborate online to share practical…

Effective teacher preparation goes beyond enhancing EFL pre-service teachers' English proficiency. It also involves equipping them with the skills to design culturally relevant course materials. However, little attention has been paid to how locally and globally contextualized materials influence EFL pre-service teachers' reading strategy…

Background/purpose: Indonesia has more than 1,300 ethnic groups and 652 active local languages. Javanese, the most widely spoken regional language, is experiencing a decline among younger generations who increasingly prefer using Indonesian for daily communication. While traditionally transmitted within families and local communities, educational…

In 'Literature and Life', Deleuze remarks that all literature manifests as delirium, and, as such, the destiny of literature is to play itself out between two poles that create and reflect life back to itself: what the human desires, and the constant changes life imposes onto us. Taking Deleuze's statement as a point of departure concerning the…