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Abstract The journal, Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (ARAL) was first published in 1977, and in the second issue of that year, its first paper on Applied Linguistics in Aboriginal and Torres...

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Abstract Verb forms are indispensable time-reference expressions in academic citations. While they are often exploited for rhetorical functions, they are observed to be contextualized by citational an...

Citation metrics are widely used and misused. We have created a publicly available database of top-cited scientists that provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted...

This entry examines the importance of corpus tools in data-driven learning (DDL) for language education, focusing on the methodological choices involved in their selection and design for pedagogical u...

Abstract This paper addresses issues related to the design and compilation of the first spoken corpus of youth talk in an under-represented language in corpus linguistics, Turkish. Designed to offer a...

Abstract Studies on English teachers’ identities are abundant, but those on English for specific purposes (ESP) teachers in diverse workplaces are scarce. Since workplaces significantly shape teacher ...

Abstract In this conceptual paper, we integrate interdisciplinary perspectives from early childhood education and applied linguistics to propose a new framework: Playworld Translanguaging. This framew...

Abstract Drawing on the tenets of positive psychology, this study delves into the intricate interplay between three pivotal character strengths: second language grit (L2 grit), foreign language enjoym...

Abstract It is undeniable that vocabulary plays a vital role in second-language learning since it facilitates comprehension and production of the target language. Similarly, students in English for Sp...

Abstract The unique semantic characteristics of shell nouns (SNs) endow them with a rich interpersonal function in academic discourse. However, little attention has been paid to the developing feature...

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As with applied linguistics in general, the study of second language (L2) writing is in a pivotal phase of methodological growth and transformation. This transformative dimension has brought with it ...

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Abstract Although it can be argued that the language of the internet is English, the portrayal of other languages in virtual academic settings such as university websites may face constraints related ...

Abstract Language change in Modern Standard Chinese has been an area of research interest for several decades. However, the field continues to be characterized by a focus on written Chinese, with a la...

Abstract Within the study of multilingualism, research using the lens of “linguistic landscapes” (LL) has caught the attention of sociolinguists by describing the make-up of urban centers and shedding...

Abstract This paper explores the number marking challenges faced by L2 learners of English whose L1 is one of the classifier languages Mandarin Chinese (henceforth Chinese) or Bahasa Indonesia (hencef...

Large pre-trained models like ChatGPT demonstrate remarkable capabilities in generating coherent text across various domains, posing serious implicati…

Abstract Multilingualism is becoming more ubiquitous and studies on this nexus have proliferated, with a focus on plurilingual individuals’ behaviors within their contexts of interaction. However, the...

Abstract Research shows that language complexity is a crucial measure of proficiency and that academic and scientific writing has evolved over time. However, linguistic complexity may differ between f...

Abstract New Zealand is a multicultural and multilingual country, with Chinese being the largest ethnic group after New Zealand Europeans and Māori. However, the retention of Chinese heritage language...

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A language learning tool.

Abstract This study explores the role of parental ideologies in heritage language (HL) maintenance among three interlingual families in New Zealand. This study draws on data from semi-structured inter...

Abstract This quasi-experimental study investigated the efficacy of two distinct approaches for vocabulary learning, namely vocabulary notebooks and word lists, specifically in the context of learning...

Abstract Although Reading-Writing Integrated Tasks (RWITs) are known to be effective for vocabulary learning, few studies have explored learners’ cognitive behaviors in processing new words during RWI...

Abstract This qualitative study reports Vietnamese Australian children’s perspectives on their learning experiences at their community language schools. The study draws on interview data with three mo...

This study explores the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) prompting practices of Australian primary and secondary educators in the first year following the advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Following...