For decades now, researchers and academics have lamented the mismatch between the representation of English in the classroom and the way the language is used in real-world contexts. Much of teaching is bound by curricula that determine not only the contents of their teaching but also the materials and assessment methods they use, they are crucial…

Establishing a cut score is a crucial aspect of the test development process since the selected cut score has the potential to impact students' performance outcomes and shape instructional strategies within the classroom. Therefore, it is vital for those involved in test development to set a cut score that is both fair and justifiable. This cut…

This article aims to identify common errors made by hearing students learning South African Sign Language (SASL) and enhance the understanding of language acquisition in this context. The researchers formulated three hypotheses, attributing errors to vocabulary gaps, misunderstandings due to improper signing, and the dual impact of spoken and…

The key to successful language learning depends on the extent to which learners are self-regulated in learning a second or foreign language (L2). In this process, learners' perceptions and beliefs about their abilities play a crucial role in predicting or controlling positive or negative emotions, motivation and the use of strategies. Therefore,…

In the context of foreign language education, understanding the interplay between pedagogical practices and learners' emotional and communicative outcomes is critical. Therefore, this study pursued an investigation of the relationships between perceived teacher clarity, willingness to communicate (WTC), and foreign language enjoyment (FLE) among…

This study investigates variations in English short vowel sounds and their correspondences within the context of Southern Thailand, focusing on how these variations may affect intelligibility and comprehensibility in spoken English. It also examines the interplay between speech perception and production, focusing on the impact of mother tongue…

This study investigates the efficacy of task-based chatbots in enhancing speaking skills and shaping the attitudes toward language learning of L2 learners while fostering a translanguaging space. The research employs a mixed-methods approach through quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample of 80 L2 learners participated in…

This study examines the integration of climate literacy and cultural responsiveness within i-Taukei and English language courses for pre-service teachers and language educators at a teacher training college in Fiji. Grounded in constructivist learning theory, our research identifies key barriers, including limited resources, time constraints, and…

Background/purpose: This research investigates how incorporating resistance and empowerment-oriented pedagogies into TEFL can serve as a vital tool for identity affirmation, preserving national culture, and fostering resistance against the occupation's systematic oppressive practices in the Palestinian context. Materials/methods: The mixed…

This study examined the challenges of English learning encountered by Chinese international students in a Malaysian university, as well as the contributing factors and strategies students employ to cope with these challenges. A total of 60 Chinese international students (51.7% male and 48.3% female) participated in this study, with an average stay…

Emotion labor is so rooted in power structures of English learning and teaching that it pervades the everyday lives of language teachers and shapes their language teacher identities (LTIs). However, few studies have documented the emotion labor of Black women educators as they teach English abroad. Adopting an intersectional approach to emotion…

This paper explores the construction of language ideologies and language learning within English-language education in a Language Introduction Program (LIP) in Sweden. LIP is an individual transitional program for newly arrived migrant students that seeks to quickly transition adolescents into further education or the job market. High proficiency…

This study aims to investigate how pedagogical translanguaging in language education constructs a translanguaging space to mediate and reduce extraneous cognitive load in EFL classrooms. Using a descriptive qualitative design, classroom observations and video-stimulated recall interviews were conducted with Indonesian university students. Data…

Previous research on English Medium Instruction classrooms has almost exclusively documented the interaction between a teacher and students where the teacher is able to understand and use the first language (L1) of the students. We present data obtained from science classrooms in English-medium-instruction (EMI) high-school programs in China where…

Technological advances have made the ability to translate no longer exclusively belong to humans. Today, machine translation has turned into a tool with superior performance to convert text between languages without the need for human intervention. One of the translation research foci is the studies of causative translation, especially from…