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Volume 12 (2020)
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English language learning
Investigating the relationships between regulatory foci, L2 Grit, and L2 Writing Enjoyment among Iranian EFL Learners

Davood Khedmatkar Arani; Mohammad Amiryousefi; Saeed Ketabi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 October 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2024.61915.2657

Abstract
  Objective: Despite the renewed interest in individual differences in second language acquisition (SLA), there is still limited research on the interconnections among regulatory focus (promotion and prevention), L2 grit (Consisting of perseverance of effort and consistency of interests), and emotions. Methods: ...  Read More

English language teaching
Developing and validating an assessment scale for foreign language teacher agency

Sara Mirzaee; Zohreh Nafissi; Mehrdad Amiri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2024.64123.2707

Abstract
  Foreign language (FL) teacher agency, as a significant part of teachers’ professional development, encompasses self-organized efforts to augment professional growth. This study aimed to develop an ecological FL teacher agency model through a sequential exploratory mixed methods design based on ...  Read More

English language teaching
Exploring the Components of Online Classroom Observation: Insights from Document Analysis and EFL Teacher Observers’ Perspectives

Masoomeh Estaji; Sara Toosi Tehrani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2024.63903.2703

Abstract
  This study explored teachers’ conceptions of online classroom observation, focusing on the key components, instructional design considerations, and delivery strategies in virtual teaching environments. More particularly, in this multi-method qualitative research design study, the researchers did ...  Read More

English language teaching
The Effect of Output-Based Podcasts and Funds of Identity on Speaking Ability and Willingness to Communicate

afsaneh saeedakhtar; Afsar Rouhi; Reza Abdi; Jafar Parsanezhad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.64206.2710

Abstract
  This study examines the influence of output-based podcasts (OBPs), the mediating effect of funds of identity (FoI), and teacher corrective feedback (CF) on L2 speaking of Iranian pre-intermediate learners and their willingness to communicate (WTC). The study also surveys the attitudes of the experimental ...  Read More

English language teaching
Predicting Critical Thinking Tendencies of University EFL teachers through Problem-solving Skills: Differences in Gender and Teaching Experience

Nasim Mehrabian; Hadi Salehi; Omid Tabatabaei; Hossein Vahid-Dastjerdi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.64738.2722

Abstract
  This study aimed, firstly, to examine the relationship between university EFL teachers’ critical thinking tendencies and their problem-solving skills, and secondly, to explore the prediction of university EFL teachers’ critical thinking tendencies by problem-solving skills, gender, and teaching ...  Read More

English language teaching
A Comparison of Presevice Teachers and Stakeholders’ Perception of ELT Practicum at Farhangian University

Alireza Sohrabi; Hassan Soodmand Afshar

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65095.2728

Abstract
  This study aimed at exploring and comparing the perception of the Iranian TEFL Preservice Teachers (PSTs) and the corresponding stakeholders on major issues, problems and challenges of the practicum program at Farhangian University. A researcher-made practicum evaluation questionnaire was distributed ...  Read More

English language teaching
An Innovative Standards-Based Post-Graduate Computer-Assisted-Language-Learning Program in a Women’s University in Iran

Reza Rezvani; Ahmad Izadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65338.2739

Abstract
  The emergence of technological advances dramatically changed the status of foreign language teaching forever, making computer-assisted language learning (CALL) a key area in foreign language teaching and later a distinct academic discipline at the higher education level. The present study describes the ...  Read More

English language learning
Investigating the Impact of Flipped Classroom Instruction on ESP Students’ Reading Comprehension: Students’ Attitudes in the Spotlight

Hooshang Khoshsima; Ali Beikian; Bahroz Mawlood

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65251.2732

Abstract
  The flipped classroom approach has gained traction in language education; however, its application within English for Specific Purposes (ESP) remains underexplored. The present study investigates the impact of flipped classroom instruction on ESP students’ reading comprehension with a focus on their ...  Read More

English language teaching
The Effect of Corrective Feedback on Iranian English as a Foreign Language Learners’ Interlanguage Pragmatics Development

Mehran Memari; Fateme Hafez

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65135.2730

Abstract
  This study investigates the effect of corrective feedback on Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ interlanguage pragmatic (ILP) development in the context of invitation acceptance and declination. Three intact experimental groups were selected via convenience sampling from an English ...  Read More

English language teaching
The Effect of Low-Tech Response Systems on Students’ Engagement in Learning and Attitude in Under-Resourced EFL Classrooms: Mini White-Boards in Focus

Sorour Zekrati; Hossein Barati; Manijeh Youhanaee

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 February 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65117.2729

Abstract
  Higher levels of student engagement are positively linked to higher learning achievement. However, enhancing student engagement in underprivileged and crowded educational contexts, specifically where high-tech tools are not available can cause a major challenge for teachers. The current study attempts ...  Read More

English language learning
Appraisal of Multiple Intelligence-based Instruction: The Case of Learners’ Perceptions

Sajjad Gharibeh Gharibeh; Zhila Mohammadnia; Mehdi Sarkhosh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65817.2751

Abstract
  Language learning is a multifaceted process influenced by various factors, including learners’ individual preferences and cognitive strengths. This mixed-methods study investigates how dominant intelligences influence the instructional preferences and perceptions of 30 male Turkish-speaking EFL learners, ...  Read More

English language teaching
Combined Effects of Task Sequencing and Corrective Feedback on EFL Learners' Writing: A Comparison Between Human Raters and ChatGPT

Sara Ziaei; Mansoor Tavakoli

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65281.2735

Abstract
  The study examined how effective ChatGPT, compared to human raters, is for scoring writing tasks, when tasks were arranged from simple to complex or vice versa. In so doing, a correlational design was employed. The participants were 113 EFL learners. Two sets of writing tasks were customized based on ...  Read More

English language teaching
Investigating the Reliability of the Reading Module of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology’s English Proficiency Test

Ali Akbar Ariamanesh; Mohammad Hajimohammadi; Fereshte Dehghan Manshadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65321.2737

Abstract
  As a national high-stakes test of English proficiency, MSRT needs further scrutiny of reliability. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate different sources of variation that may impact the MSRT test-takers’ reading comprehension. Accordingly, some factors including the reading topics, item types, ...  Read More

English language learning
The Impact of Grammarly Software on Enhancing Writing skills among EFL learners

zahra cheraghi; Maryam Meshkat; Somayeh Kazem Khanlou

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.64925.2724

Abstract
  In response to the persistent challenges of writing education and the evolving needs of digital-native learners, there is a growing demand for innovative approaches. The rapid advancement of technology has led to the widespread popularity of corrective automatic feedback tools such as Grammarly. This ...  Read More

English language teaching
An Introspective Analysis of Appropriacy Indices in ELT Curriculum Policy and Practice

Atta Ghasem Tahimash; Reza Khany; Reza Shahi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65590.2741

Abstract
  The present study aimed to explore how the ELT curriculum is perceived, adopted, and implemented by EFL high school teachers. This study also shed some light on several effective factors in curriculum planning and practicing. Data for this study came from a survey and follow-up interviews with EFL teachers. ...  Read More

English language teaching
Evaluating the Influence of Formative and Summative Assessments on EFL Learners’ Listening and Reading Comprehension

Mohammad Bahrami; Reihane Shoghi; Amir Mahshanian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.66221.2763

Abstract
  This study investigates the effects of summative, formative, and combined assessments on the development of listening and reading comprehension skills in advanced Iranian EFL learners. Data were collected from 40 participants divided into three experimental groups, each receiving one of the assessment ...  Read More

English language learning
A Meta-Analytic Study of Computerized Dynamic Assessment in English Language Learning: Trends, Effectiveness, and Implications

Marzieh Emadi; Ali Arabmofrad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65886.2756

Abstract
  This meta-analysis provides a comprehensive evaluation of research studies on computerized dynamic assessment (C-DA) in English language teaching and learning, addressing the need for a systematic overview in light of recent technological advancements. A systematic search across three databases (ERIC, ...  Read More

English language learning
"Beyond Tradition: Proposing a New Framework for Speech Act Classifications"

Zahra Jafari; Hamid Reza Dowlatabadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.65604.2743

Abstract
  Speech act theory is crucial for understanding the intricate dynamics of human communication, as it helps explain how language is used to perform actions beyond the literal meanings of words. While traditional frameworks offer valuable classifications of speech acts, the evolving nature of communication ...  Read More

English language learning
Blended Courses in the English-as-a-Foreign-Language context of Iraq: Examining University Students’ Attitudes and Gender Effect

Seyed Reza Dashtestani; S. Yahya Hejazi; Mohammed Abed Salih Albadri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.66455.2769

Abstract
  The increasing advancement of technology in the field of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) has turned blended learning—a combination of online and in-person learning—into an innovative educational approach. Given the significance of investigating students' attitudes toward learning ...  Read More

English language teaching
Effects of AI-Driven Written Direct and Indirect Feedback on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners' Writing Complexity

Mohsen Banisharif Dehkordi; Parisa Riahipour; Fariba Rahimi Esfahani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2025.66090.2760

Abstract
  This study examined the impact of AI-driven feedback on the writing complexity of Iranian intermediate EFL learners using a quasi-experimental design. Through convenience sampling, 100 participants (male and female, aged 18-25) from two language institutes in Tehran were divided into four groups: two ...  Read More