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🎬 New study alert! Dr. Mark Feng Teng validates how learners build vocabulary through videos - using emotion, attention, metacognition & info processing.

📄 Read: 🔗 www.castledown.com/journals/jal...

#LanguageLearning #EdTech #EFL #VocabularyBoost #AcademicResearch #VLSWAM
August 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🚨 We’re officially indexed in Scopus! Language Education and Assessment just hit a major milestone 🎉

Thanks to our amazing authors, reviewers & readers. Let’s keep building impact in language education! 🌍📘

#Scopus #AcademicPublishing #LanguageEducation #CastledownPublishers
August 19, 2025 at 6:19 AM
📚 ChatGPT vs. Teachers in EFL learning—who sparks more autonomy? 🎯 Study says: AI boosts learner independence, but both build confidence.

👇 Which do you prefer?

🔗 Read the study: www.castledown.com/journals/jal...

#AIinEducation #ChatGPT #EFL #LearnerAutonomy #JALTCall
August 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
🚀 New AJAL study: MT literacy matters. A 6-factor scale now helps assess translation students’ skills—from risk management to transparency.

📘 Read it: www.castledown.com/journals/aja...

#MachineTranslation #TranslationEducation #AJAL
August 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
🌟 Equal rights, divine roots. New article reveals how our shared spiritual essence could be the key to universal dignity.

🔗 Read more: www.castledown.com/journals/ssh...

#SpiritualJustice #HumanRights #SSHE25
July 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📏 Are English tests in Indonesian schools measuring what matters?

🔍 New review reveals weak validation & low expert input—raising key concerns.

🔗 lnkd.in/gx2HhrEn

#LanguageAssessment #EFLIndonesia #EdResearch
July 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
📚 16 years of Business English research in China—reveals trends, gaps & what’s next.

🔥 Big focus: curriculum, tech, and assessment 📉 Missing: reform, qualitative methods

🔗 lnkd.in/gsCtapEY

#BusinessEnglish #EdResearch #TeachingTrends
July 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
✍️ Gen-AI and writing feedback—students engage more deeply, but applying it still needs work.

📊 Study shows cognitive & emotional boosts, but action lags behind.

🔗 lnkd.in/gGFs2y7k

#GenAI #EAPwriting #EdTech #FeedbackMatters
July 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
📝 Web blogging for language assessment? Sri Lankan educators say it builds creativity, autonomy—and it works.

🔗 doi.org/10.29140/tlt...

#EdTech #AltAssessment #BloggingInEducation
July 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
🧠 VR & AR are changing how kids learn English. New review shows immersive tech boosts engagement—but mindful use matters.

🔗 doi.org/10.29140/tlt...

#EdTech #EFL #VRinEducation
July 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
🧑‍🏫 EAL/D teachers in Australia wear many hats—advocate, mentor, policy navigator.

Joshua Matthews’ new study captures powerful identity snapshots to guide pre-service educators.

🔗 doi.org/10.29140/aja...

#EALD #TeacherVoice #Linguistics
July 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A fresh study shows interactive learning boosts academic buoyancy in EFL students—helping them stay afloat and thrive 🌊📚 Top factors? Strong course design + quality teaching. Let’s talk: How do you stay motivated online?

🔗 doi.org/10.29140/aja...

#EdTech #EFL #OnlineLearning #StudentSuccess
June 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
📢 A study published in the Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics confirms that Tick8 enhances vocabulary learning & retention, making language acquisition more effective and enjoyable! 🌍✨

💡 Ready to supercharge your language skills? Give Tick8 a try today!

🔗 Learn more: doi.org/10.29140/aja...
June 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
A study by Napat Jitpaisarnwattana (2025) examined the impact of a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) within a Language Massive Open Online Course (LMOOC) on learners' oral presentation skills.

🔗 Explore the full study here: www.castledown.com/journals/jal...
May 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🌍 EFL Learners: From Anxiety to Adaptability
Karimi & Ashkani (2025) explore how EFL learners navigated emotional challenges during the pandemic's shift to online and hybrid classrooms.

🔗 Explore the full study here: www.castledown.com/journals/aja...

#EFL #OnlineLearning #HybridLearning
May 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
🚀 Google Docs: A Game-Changer for EFL Writing 🚀

A recent study shows that Google Docs is significantly improving writing skills for EFL students in Ethiopia. Key benefits? Task achievement, coherence, lexical resources, and grammar accuracy. 🤔

Read more here: www.castledown.com/journals/aja...
May 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
SkELL (Sketch Engine for Language Learning) is changing the game for language learners by providing access to authentic data. But is it perfect?

🔥 Read the full review here: www.castledown.com/journals/tlt...
May 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM
🚀 VR is reshaping English learning! 🚀

360-degree VR boosts vocabulary, reduces anxiety & increases engagement. 🎧📚

Challenges exist, but the future looks bright!

📖 Read more ➡️ www.castledown.com/journals/dal...

💬 Thoughts?

#VR #LanguageEducation #EdTech #ImmersiveLearning
May 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
🚀 Calling all educators! 🌟

Don’t miss Prof. Sarah Mercer’s upcoming session on Teacher Wellbeing – happening today at 8pm AEST! 🌍

Free registration + e-certificate!

🎯 Join us! www.castledown.com/college/cour...

#TeacherWellbeing #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters
May 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
📢 New Research Alert!

🚀 Title: A SmartPLS4-based CB-SEM confirmatory factor analysis

🔍 Significance: Identifies five key needs to improve Oral Business English (OBE) instruction.

🔗 Read more: www.castledown.com/journals/aja...

Explore this impactful study! 🌐📖
February 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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🎫 Coupon Code: Love2025

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#ValentinesDay #BookSale #CastledownBooks #LoveForBooks 💕📚

Ready to spread the love?
February 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🌟 Linguistics Breakthrough! 🌟

Discover Abdulmohsin A. Alshehri’s research on computer-assisted pronunciation (CAP) improving Hijazi EFL students' English skills 🎓✨.

Read here: www.castledown.com/journals/aja...

#Linguistics #EFL #CAP #Research 🚀📚

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February 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
📢 Linguistics Conference

🗓️ 19-21 Nov 2025 📍 UCLouvain, Belgium

Keynotes: Prof. Zhu Hua, Prof. Jasone Cenoz, Prof. Norbert Pachler

Details: appling-research.org/conferences/...

#appling #appliedlinguistics #research
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🚀 New Article Alert! 🚀

Discover our latest study on "Peer feedback and ChatGPT-generated feedback on Japanese EFL students’ engagement in a foreign language writing context"

🔗 www.castledown.com/journals/dal...

#GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #EFL #LanguageLearning 🚀📚

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January 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚀 New Article Alert! 🚀

Check out our latest publication: "A Case Study of the Creation of a Supervising Boundary Practice in a Work-Integrated Language Learning Program" by Linda Febring.

🔗 www.castledown.com/journals/mle...

#LanguageLearning #WorkIntegratedLearning 🚀📚

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January 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM