Journal Archives
The mass influx of English-speaking “TikTok refugees” to Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote) has not only reshaped Xiaohongshu into a dynamic space for intercultural exchange but has also unlocked a wealth of opportuniti…
This paper introduces the construct of feedback literacy, charts its development and highlights key research findings from applied linguistics. The concept of feedback literacy originated in higher education research and…
Extensive reading (ER) has long been a foundational construct in second language acquisition (SLA) theory, due to its ability to foster implicit linguistic knowledge and improve fluency. Rooted in the principles of provi…
In recent years, Q methodology has become increasingly popular in applied linguistics and language education research, as a surge of Q studies published in these two fields could be spotted especially in the past five ye…
The significance and malleability of learner engagement in second language (L2) learning have prompted L2 researchers to investigate its predictors, such as emotions, cognition, and learning attitudes. However, no prior…
The prevalent use of AI technology in education has sparked versatile innovations for pedagogical enhancement. Teachers possess unique and irreplaceable qualities that are crucial to education. In the context of L2 stude…
This research explores the dynamics in perceptions of L2 English learners in task-based speaking interactions with human interlocutors in comparison to AI (chatbot “Doubao”) communication partners over seven weeks. Findi…
The influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in different areas of English as a foreign language (EFL) education has been widely explored in recent years. However, the emotional consequences of adopting suc…
This paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in feedback on second language (L2) writing, focusing on both Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) and emerging Generative AI (GenAI) tools. It examines AI-gener…
This study presents a task-based needs analysis (TBNA) for English for International Communication (EIC) majors at a university in Thailand, with the aim of providing an empirical foundation for taskbased language teachi…
Over the past few decades, second language (L2) listening assessments have become an integral component of language teaching and learning. However, there have been few systematic reviews examining the validity, reporting…
