Journal Archives
Workplace communication has been studied and discussed by academics and practitioners for decades. However, since the 1960s and 70s, technological advancements have transformed the way we communicate. While letters were…
The Asian workplace is a dynamic environment with ever-evolving contexts and fast-paced changes (Du-Babcock & Bhatia, 2013; Tonby et al., 2020). Asia has also been mistakenly viewed as one market with one context and cul…
This article aimed to study the predictors of how Singaporeans/Malaysians of Chinese origin evaluate oral presentations, based on factors which provide informational input on emotions, namely eye contact, voice, facial e…
This longitudinal study explores the efficacy of an internship program designed for English majors, with the goal of enhancing students’ professional competencies through a seamless integration of academic learning and p…
Professional communication skills courses are developed with the intention to prepare students for the workplace. To ensure and enhance relevance and workplace readiness, theoretical frameworks on situated learning (Brow…
In the search for suitable educators to teach professional communication courses, it is essential to recognize the importance that these teachers assume in preparing graduates to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. This…
Over the past four decades, numerous studies have explored the relationship between the Big Five Personality Traits and second language (L2) learning outcomes. However, there is limited research on the impact of undesira…
This systematic review provided an overview of the characteristics of empirical studies on research-based practices, nature of these practices, and their reported outcomes in the context of pre-service English language t…
As digital technologies continue to evolve and improve, and the range of language learning resources available continues to expand, it becomes more important that language teachers possess both the digital literacy to ef…
Despite the burgeoning interest in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), there is scant research on the principles that can inform ELF assessment. To address this gap, this mixed-methods research synthesis sought to review a…
Student withdrawal from second language (L2) courses is a common challenge in higher education, often attributed to individual differences or course structure. However, less attention has been paid to the role of languag…
English oral communication is an essential skill for students’ academic achievement and social integration. Despite its pivotal role in facilitating academic participation and enabling engagement in global contexts, it r…
