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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study brings an interactional perspective to item reviewing (IR) as one of the critical language test construction stages by using conversation analysis. Drawing on video recordings of IR sessions in an English preparatory school at the tertiary level, it examines how EFL teachers problematize and revise syllabus‐based language test items
Hümeyra Can, Çiler Hatipoğlu
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This exploratory study investigated lexicogrammatical features associated with grade‐based differences in a corpus of 304 business papers taken from an upper‐level undergraduate course at a large North American university. Using five natural language processing tools, 719 candidate linguistic variables were analyzed for their relationship with
Randy Appel +2 more
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Is Time Travel Possible? Accidental Signs as Sociolinguistic “Wormholes”
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sociolinguistics primarily focuses on deliberately staged public signs, while relatively less attention has been given to ephemeral and non‐deliberate signs in urban environments. This study investigates “ accidental signs,” which are hidden historical texts suddenly exposed by unpredictable events.
Ge SONG (宋歌)
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Chinese University Students’ Motivation to Learn Greek: A Transnational Postdigital Exploration
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Research on the motivation of learners of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) has grown steadily in recent years; however, most studies focus on classroom‐based activities and seldom consider how transnational experiences or digital practices contribute to motivational development.
Zhen Li, Aretousa Giannakou, Yuji Du
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Diglossia and Orthographic Complexity as Multiplicative but not Additive Challenges in Arabic: A Critical Review. [PDF]
J Psycholinguist ResAsadi I, Asli-Badarneh A.
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Exploring English Language Learners’ Vocabulary Knowledge and Usage When Speaking
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Vocabulary forms a fundamental component of speaking ability, as it enables speakers to convey meaning accurately, fluently, and effectively. Although the relationship between vocabulary and speaking has been investigated to some extent, gaps remain in understanding the link between learners’ vocabulary knowledge and their speaking proficiency,
Junyan Guo, Martin East
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Individual Differences and Task Complexity in Second Language Writing: A Methodological Review
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article provides a methodological review of empirical studies on second language (L2) writing and task complexity that have investigated the role of learner individual differences (IDs) in L2 writing processes and outcomes. Thirty journal articles published between 2005 and 2025 were coded for key theoretical, methodological (including ID
Janire Zalbidea, Bernard I. Issa
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How we should measure orthographic depth: Or should we? [PDF]
Psychon Bull RevSchmalz X, Rueckl JG, Siegelman N.
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Defining dyslexia – a commentary on Carroll et al. (2025)
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.Carroll et al. (Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2025, 66, 1065) conducted a Delphi study, which synthesized responses across a range of participants to arrive at a consensus definition of dyslexia. The study contributes to understanding important considerations in this field from the perspective of a panel of stakeholders.
Jamie L. Metsala +3 more
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Morpheme knowledge is shaped by information available through orthography. [PDF]
Psychon Bull RevKorochkina M +3 more
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