This study investigates the use of English as the medium of instruction (EMI) by a non-native speaker as part of shadow education. Data were collected from a group of Thai students (n = 5) enrolled in an English course at a local tutorial school during their last year of tertiary education. Specifically, the study focused on the perceptions and…

Drawing on Markus and Nurius's (1986) theory of possible selves and Higgins's (1987) theory of self-discrepancies, Dörnyei (2005, 2009) developed the L2 self-guide, a construct explaining the generation of motivation for language learning. Because Dörnyei focused on convergences in the source theories, L2MSS researchers have come to regard…

Evaluative language is crucial in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) writing, particularly in expressing authorial stance and supporting arguments. Among various linguistic frameworks, appraisal in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) has been extensively used to map and assess evaluative linguistic features. Since its inception in the early…

Pedagogy and education in the English language have experienced a transformative impact with the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This dynamic combination has enhanced instructional strategies, fostered interactive learning environments, and equipped learners with essential digital literacy skills (DLS). Integrating…

This article discusses the benefits of providing training sessions for teaching practice through a workshop model. The author provides an overview of the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework and explains how each branch relates to the planning and delivery of a teacher-training workshop. The article concludes with a sample workshop plan based on…

A handful of second language (L2) studies have explored "bidirectional pragmatic transfer": "forward pragmatic transfer"--the influence of learners' first language (L1) on their L2--and "reverse pragmatic transfer"--the impact of learners' L2 on their L1. This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study investigated…

Research on L2 acquisition of the Spanish perfective and imperfective past has suggested that order-of-instruction (preterite before imperfect) may significantly contribute to learners' difficulty with mastering the imperfect. We sought to empirically test the effect of order-of-instruction by implementing a program-wide intervention in a beginner…

Recent research highlights that external feedback alone does not lead to improvements unless students process and use it internally, emphasising the need to shift from a teacher-centred to a student-centred approach. While previous studies have underscored the importance of students generating feedback for their own use and explored effective…

Constructing personalised and effective online language learning models based on individual personality differences is crucial in the field of education. However, there is little research on how to apply these models to students in science and engineering who have varying personality profiles. This study aimed to assess the validity of the Online…

Writing anxiety is a common phenomenon among most English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners, particularly those majoring in English language and literature. However, writing anxiety triggers and effective interventions in under-resourced contexts remained largely unexplored. Through a mixed-method approach, this study examined perceived causes of…

Background: Although the Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning in life and Accomplishment (PERMA) model and students' well-being have been growing concerns in English language teaching (ELT) in recent years, experimental research in ELT examining the effects and mutual relationship of these two concepts on student learning remains…

This study adopts Goffman's Frame Analysis theory to examine the discursive identity construction of Chinese Hui Muslims. Excerpts from a conversation within a Chinese Muslim family were qualitatively analyzed, and two examples were presented to represent the ways that the participants use linguistic and discursive resources to construct a unique…

English writing centers at Chinese universities present a fascinating paradox. On one hand, the number of universities with writing centers and the professional interest in writing centers in China have grown steadily over the past two decades. But on the other, the number of centers is still modest and only a few centers have had a significant…

Background: Recent years have witnessed a surge of technology use and online learning environments, especially during the post-COVID era. The widespread use of technology has sparked a sudden transition from conventional face-to-face learning to online digital-based learning platforms, such as Adobe Connect. Although EFL teachers have implemented…

In this essay, I suggest that we should embrace generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) writing tools, particularly chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude), because they can enable linguistic equity by leveling the academic playing field for English as an additional language students. As writing experts, we can find ways to use this…