Journal Archives
Vocabulary research has gained significant traction among second language (L2) researchers since the 1980s, driven by a growing recognition of its foundational role in language learning (Webb, 2020). As Wilkins (1972, p.…
This research method tutorial article provides a step-by-step guidance on how to carry out linear mixed-effects modeling using R. The guidance was through an example of exploring incidental vocabulary learning under capt…
The appropriate use of synonyms enhances clarity and precision in writing and communication. This study investigates Chinese English-as-foreign-language (EFL) learners’ use of synonyms and factors influencing it, using a…
Technological advancements have prompted researchers to examine the integration of technology in learning environments. This study aimed to assess the effects of incorporating technology into vocabulary learning environm…
Incidental vocabulary learning from audiovisual input is a key area of interest, but the effects of multimedia elements like subtitles and imagery remain complex. This study investigated how onscreen text (L1 subtitles v…
The current study examines the effects of time pressure on vocabulary learning from a cognitive load perspective. It investigated whether the imposition of time restrictions would facilitate automatization and subsequent…
This study examined how first language (L1) reading relates to second language (L2) proficiency and whether L2 vocabulary mediates that relationship in a Japanese university context. Participants were 213 first-year stud…
With the capacity to produce a large number of texts within a short time, ChatGPT can be an effective tool to develop learning materials for extensive reading activities. However, no studies have tested its potential. To…
Teachers are expected to model emotional literacy and manage classroom affect (Teng, 2017), yet little is known about their ability to produce nuanced emotion vocabulary. In an online survey of 101 ESL/EFL pre- and in-se…
With the rise of Generative AI technology, numerous studies have compared linguistic features of human-produced and AI-generated writings. However, little attention has been paid to the use of phrasal verbs (PVs), a diff…
This study is a replication and extension of Hulstijn and Laufer (2001) and focuses on English learners’ incidental learning of vocabulary in specific task conditions and factors that affect this learning. Using Laufer a…
There has been limited research examining the impact of textual enhancement on incidental learning of multi-word items (MWIs) and single words from captioned viewing, particularly at the level of form recall. This study…
