Research in English Language Teaching (RELT) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, theory, research, and practice in the field of English language teaching and learning. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, curriculum developers, and policymakers to disseminate original research, theoretical studies, critical reviews, and innovative practices that contribute to the improvement of English language education worldwide.
The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote evidence-based approaches to language teaching, learning, assessment, and policy in diverse educational and sociocultural contexts.
The journal welcomes high-quality submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
1. English Language Teaching and Learning
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Innovative approaches to English language teaching
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Classroom practices and pedagogy
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Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Foreign Language (EFL)
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Technology-enhanced language learning
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Online, blended, and distance language education
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Teacher education and professional development
2. Applied Linguistics in Language Education
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Theoretical and practical applications of linguistics in language teaching
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Discourse analysis and pragmatics
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Sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics
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Corpus linguistics in language education
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Language use and communication studies
3. Curriculum Design and Development
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Curriculum planning and evaluation
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Syllabus design and instructional materials development
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Educational innovation and reform
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Outcomes-based language education
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Learning standards and competency frameworks
4. English Education
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English language education policies and practices
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Teacher training and certification
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Educational leadership in language programs
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Classroom management and instructional effectiveness
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Comparative and international perspectives on English education
5. English Language Acquisition and Learning
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Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
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Foreign language learning processes
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Language learning strategies
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Learner motivation, attitudes, and identity
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Bilingualism and multilingualism
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Cognitive and affective factors in language learning
6. Language Assessment and Testing
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Language proficiency assessment
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Classroom-based assessment
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Standardized language testing
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Test design, validation, and reliability
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Alternative and performance-based assessment
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Assessment literacy
7. Language Planning and Policy
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Language policy and educational planning
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English language policies in multilingual contexts
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Language rights and linguistic diversity
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Globalization and language education
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Sociopolitical dimensions of language use
8. English Literature and Language Education
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Literature in language teaching
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Literary analysis and criticism
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World literature in English
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Literature-based language learning approaches
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Cultural and intercultural studies through literature
9. Translation and Interpreting Studies
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Translation theory and practice
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Pedagogical translation
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Translation in language learning
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Intercultural communication and mediation
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Applied translation studies
10. Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education
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Digital literacy and language learning technologies
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Multimodal communication
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Intercultural competence
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English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
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English as an International Language (EIL)
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English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)
Research in English Language Teaching publishes original research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, case studies, and innovative practice reports that contribute to the advancement of English language teaching and related disciplines at local, national, and international levels.