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ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching (ELT), whether as a second, additional, or foreign language, or as an international Lingua Franca …
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Celebrating 75 Years of ELT Journal
2021 marks 75 years since the publication of the first issue of what is now known as ELT Journal. In celebration of this milestone, explore a selection of articles and content from the journal, including:
- ELT Journal editor Alessia Cogo's anniversary volume editorial
- Two landmark issues from the journal's history by A.S. Hornby and Richard Rossner
- Two articles from Richard Smith delving into ELT Journal's origins and history
Key Concepts in ELT
Explore this collection of articles looking at some of the central ideas in ELT. They are informed by current debate on aspects of theory and practice, and free to read online.
Editor’s Choice: Articles & Videos
Every issue the Editor of ELT Journal selects one paper for its high-quality and outstanding contribution to the ELT field. All articles are free to download and read, and short, introductory videos of authors discussing their Editor's Choice articles are also available.
The View From Here
The View from Here is a feature which reports on specific topics of interest or issues being dealt with in diverse ELT contexts across the globe.
Resources for Authors and Researchers
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Read the Instructions for Authors and learn more about the ELT Journal submission process and requirements.
Make an impact with your work
Have you published an article? What should you do now? Read our top tips on promoting your work to reach a wider audience and ensure your work makes an impact.
Top Tips for Publishing in Linguistics Journals
Watch our top tips for publishing in Linguistics Journals video, featuring helpful advice from our Linguistics Journals editors.
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Editor’s Choice – Author Videos
Freire’s problem-posing model: critical pedagogy and young learners
Nadine Nelson and Julian Chen discuss their article, 'Freire’s problem-posing model: critical pedagogy and young learners' which has been selected as an Editor's Choice article for ELT Journal.
Engaging in pedagogical translanguaging in a Shanghai EFL high school
Xiaozhou (Emily) Zhou discusses her article, 'Engaging in pedagogical translanguaging in a Shanghai EFL high school class' which has been selected as an Editor's Choice article for ELT Journal.
Learner-initiated exploratory practice: revisiting curiosity
Yoshitaka Kato and Judith Hanks discuss their article 'Learner-initiated exploratory practice: revisiting curiosity' which was selected as an Editor's Choice article.Explore all Editor's Choice videos.
From learners to users—errors, innovations, and universals
Elina Ranta discuss her article ‘From learners to users—errors, innovations, and universals' which was selected as an Editor's Choice article.
More from ELT Journal
Obituary: Dr Norman Whitney
In April 2022, our readers and colleagues around the world were saddened to hear of the death of Dr Norman Whitney. Learn more about his contributions to the journal and read tributes from his colleagues.
What’s the use of book reviews?
What are book reviews for? Who reads them, and why? What makes a good review?
Alessia Cogo, former Reviews Editor for ELT Journal, discusses answers to these questions in our blog post.
An editor's advice on writing for an academic journal
Do you want to write an article for an academic journal? Don’t know how to get started? Graham Hall, former editor of ELT Journal, offers his tips and insight on the process in this blog post, covering everything from writing to the peer review process.
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