IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching

Aims & Scope

International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching (IRAL) is devoted to problems of general and applied linguistics in their various forms.

IRAL's long-term interest lies in areas of research which concern first- and second-language acquisition (including sign language and gestural systems).

Contributions are welcome on naturalistic and instructed language learning, language loss, bilingualism, language contact, pidgins and creoles, language for specific purposes, language technology, mother-tongue education, terminology and translation.

The journal also features occasional thematic issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4899

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9379

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.991

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• INTERLANGUAGE

  Citation: 1381

  Authors: Larry

• THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LEARNER'S ERRORS

  Citation: 758

  Authors: S. P.

• Cognitive Complexity and Task Sequencing: Studies in a Componential Framework for Second Language Task Design

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Peter

• To what extent do native and non-native writers make use of collocations?

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Philip, Norbert

• Task complexity, theory of mind, and intentional reasoning: Effects on L2 speech production, interaction, uptake and perceptions of task difficulty

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Peter

• Language learning styles and strategies: Concepts and relationships

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Rebecca L.

• APPROXIMATIVE SYSTEMS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS

  Citation: 146

  Authors: William

• Task complexity, the Cognition Hypothesis and second language learning and performance

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Peter, Roger

• The linguistic landscape as an additional source of input in second language acquisition

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Jasone, Durk

• Is English-medium instruction effective in improving Chinese undergraduate students' English competence?

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Jun, Guangwei

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