Number of Articles: 366
Correspondence between EFL Teachers’ Cognitive and Behavioral Manifestations of Pedagogical Beliefs: The Moderating Role of Teacher Grit
Volume 40, Issue 4 , November 2021, , Pages 35-60
Abstract
Previous evidence suggests that teachers’ practices are invariably inconsistent with their beliefs. Different factors have been cited as responsible for such a lack of correspondence. ... Read More
Using Graphic Markers to Highlight Syntactic and Emphatic Prosody and its Impact on ESP Readers' Foreign Language Reading Anxiety and Fluency
Volume 39, Issue 3.1 , October 2020, , Pages 37-88
Abstract
The study aimed at examining the effects of scaffolding ESP readers, by using graphic markers and highlighting syntactic and emphatic prosody, on their Foreign Language Reading Anxiety ... Read More
Types and Tokens of Lexical Bundles in Civil Engineering Students' Genre-Specific English Articles
Volume 41, Issue 2 , May 2022, , Pages 37-74
Abstract
The present study sought to find the most frequent lexical bundles, particularly the token of the bundles, in the introduction and discussion sections of Civil Engineering research ... Read More
Agile Development of a Custom-Made Vocabulary Mobile Application: A Critical Qualitative Approach
Volume 38, Issue 4 , March 2020, , Pages 43-93
Abstract
There have been some observed studies and developed applications (apps), with a concentration on Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), and no consideration of communicative needs ... Read More
Exploring Novice Raters’ Textual Considerations in Independent and Negotiated Ratings
Volume 39, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 43-87
Abstract
Educators often employ various training techniques to reduce raters’ subjectivity. Negotiation is a technique which can assist novice raters to co-construct a shared understanding ... Read More
A Biographical Narrative Analysis of the Challenges of Applied Linguists across Different Research Abilities to Conduct Qualitative Studies
Volume 39, Issue 1 , May 2020, , Pages 45-70
Abstract
Conducting qualitative research in applied linguistics seems to have some challenges. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the challenges of applied linguists across different research ... Read More
Unpacking EFL Teachers’ Understandings and Strategies of Self-Awareness Competence in the Classroom
Volume 42, Issue 4 , December 2023, , Pages 45-69
Abstract
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defines self-awareness competence as the ability to assess one's emotions, values, and skills realistically. Utilizing ... Read More
Epistemic Features of Generality in Conclusions: The Case of Applied Linguistics and Power System Engineering
Volume 40, Issue 2 , May 2021, , Pages 47-80
Abstract
This comparative corpus-based study was launched to analyze the use of intensifiers and indefinite pronouns indicating generality in two disciplines of applied linguistics (AL) and ... Read More
ChatGPT-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching: A Scoping Review of Research on ChatGPT Use in L2 Pedagogy and Education
Volume 43, Issue 2 , May 2024, , Pages 49-86
Abstract
ChatGPT-assisted language instruction is gathering irresistible momentum in today’s fast-moving, AI-governed world of educational enterprises. The current scoping review article ... Read More
Non-Native EFL Teacher Educators’ Recruitment and Professional Development: Policies and Strategies of Language Institutes' Managers
Volume 42, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 59-78
Abstract
Recruiting efficient EFL teacher educators (TEs) is crucial for language institutes as it can directly affect the quality of language instruction and, consequently the success of language ... Read More
Enhancing Students' Growth in Productive Skills through Standardized Grading Procedures and Customized Constructive Feed-Forward
Volume 43, Issue 1 , February 2024, , Pages 59-93
Abstract
This research investigated the effects of applying standardized grading procedures and tailored constructive feedback on the development of students' productive skills, with a specific ... Read More
A Corpus-based Analysis of Lexical Richness in EAP Texts Written by Iranian TEFL Students
Volume 40, Issue 4 , November 2021, , Pages 61-90
Abstract
The literature on second/foreign language (L2/FL) discourse is replete with corpus-based studies into the use of various features representing lexical proficiency. Nonetheless, the ... Read More
The Influence of Lexically-Based Language Teaching on Task Response and Coherence and Cohesion Aspects of Writing Proficiency of Iranian University EFL Learners
Volume 42, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 61-90
Abstract
The current quasi-experimental research aimed at exploring the influence of Lexically-Based Language Teaching (LBLT) on task response and coherence and cohesion aspects of the writing ... Read More
The Development and Validation of Peer Support Questionnaire (PSQ)
Volume 39, Issue 3.2 , November 2020, , Pages 67-109
Abstract
The quality of students’ relationships with their peers plays an important role in developing their academic achievement. The present study aimed at constructing an accurate, ... Read More
The Effect of Mindfulness-Cultivation Intervention on EFL Learners’ Reflective Thinking, Positive Orientation, and Language Achievement
Volume 41, Issue 1 , February 2022, , Pages 69-101
Abstract
The present article experimentally studied the impact of mindfulness-cultivating intervention on various dimensions of learning. The mindfulness-cultivation techniques employed in the ... Read More
The Effects of Task Orientation and Involvement Load on Learning Collocations
Volume 39, Issue 1 , May 2020, , Pages 71-114
Abstract
This study examined the effects of input-oriented and output-oriented tasks with different involvement load indices on Iranian EFL learners' comprehension and production of lexical ... Read More
Aptitude-Treatment Interaction Effects on EFL Learners’ Gains in Implicit Grammar Knowledge
Volume 42, Issue 4 , December 2023, , Pages 71-98
Abstract
The area of Individual Differences (IDs) and their interactions with instructional conditions have recently been a point of interest in second language acquisition. However, the effect ... Read More
The Comparative Effect of Rehearsal, Strategic, and Online Planning on the Fluency, Accuracy, Complexity, Lexical Variety, and Attentional Allocation of EFL Learners’ Argumentative Writing
Volume 41, Issue 2 , May 2022, , Pages 75-111
Abstract
This study examined the effect of rehearsal, strategic, and online planning on the intermediate undergraduate EFL learners’ writing complexity, accuracy, fluency (CAF), lexical ... Read More
Adaptation and Validation of a Measure for Evaluating Teacher Adaptability in English Teaching Higher Education
Volume 42, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 79-115
Abstract
Adaptive teaching addresses students’ diversity and their immediate learning needs. Particularly, in the high-interactive context of English teaching, fostering adaptive teaching ... Read More
Evaluating Global EFL Coursebooks in the Iranian Context: A Multiliteracies Approach
Volume 40, Issue 2 , May 2021, , Pages 81-118
Abstract
Global EFL coursebooks are used in numerous educational contexts throughout the world based on the assumption that they are the optimal source of English educational input. Their widespread ... Read More
Vocabulary Learning by Iranian Adult L2 Learners via Extensive Viewing of Subtitled and Captioned TV Series
Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 83-115
Abstract
Television can be considered a rich, helpful, and valuable source to expose L2 learners to huge amounts of comprehensible input so that they can improve their L2 knowledge and, in particular, ... Read More
DVL-integrated Instructions to Enhance EFL Learners’ Speaking Proficiency: The Digital Image Guide Method
Volume 43, Issue 2 , May 2024, , Pages 87-110
Abstract
The rapid development of technology and its impact on the creation of images have made it essential to provide students with digital visual literacy (DVL) practices to help them explore ... Read More
The Role of Post-listening Vocabulary-focused Activities and Multimedia Presentation on Receptive and Productive Vocabulary Development
Volume 39, Issue 2 , August 2020, , Pages 89-119
Abstract
Designing appropriate materials and activities to enhance vocabulary learning is one of the primary goals of language courses. Among the claims about efficient pedagogical tasks is ... Read More
Exploring the Impact of Blended, Flipped, and Traditional Teaching Strategies for Teaching Grammar on Iranian EFL Learners'''' through English Newspaper Articles
Volume 39, Issue 3.1 , October 2020, , Pages 89-129
Abstract
< p>Following the recent developments in educational technology-integrated learning, interest in the true implementation of flipped and blended classrooms as innovative approaches has ... Read More
The Effect of Instructor Feedback on Developing Iranian ELT Graduate Students’ Critical Academic Writing Skills
Volume 40, Issue 4 , November 2021, , Pages 91-120