Language Teaching Research

Aims & Scope

Language Teaching Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research within the area of second or foreign language teaching.

Although articles are written in English, the journal welcomes studies dealing with the teaching of languages other than English as well.

The journal is a venue for studies that demonstrate sound research methods and which report findings that have clear pedagogical implications.

A wide range of topics in the area of language teaching is covered, including: -Programme -Syllabus -Materials design -Methodology -The teaching of specific skills and language for specific purposes Thorough investigation and research ensures this journal is: -International in focus, publishing work from countries worldwide -Interdisciplinary, encouraging work which seeks to break down barriers that have isolated language teaching professionals from others concerned with pedagogy -Innovative, seeking to stimulate new avenues of enquiry, including 'action' research

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1209

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2734

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.190

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

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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.

• Review article: Instructed second language vocabulary learning

  Citation: 721

  Authors: Norbert

• Foreign language enjoyment and anxiety: The effect of teacher and learner variables

  Citation: 514

  Authors: Jean-Marc, John, Kazuya, Livia

• Qualitative and descriptive research: Data type versus data analysis

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Hossein

• Teacher enthusiasm and students’ social-behavioral learning engagement: The mediating role of student enjoyment and boredom in Chinese EFL classes

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Jean-Marc, Chengchen

• Task-based second language learning: the uses of the first language

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Merrill, Sharon

• Task type and task processing conditions as influences on foreign language performance

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Peter, Pauline

• Engagement in language learning: A systematic review of 20 years of research methods and definitions

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Phil, Ali H., Joseph P., Janice

• L2 grit: Passion and perseverance for second-language learning

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Yasser, Luke, Farhad

• Effects of proficiency differences and patterns of pair interaction on second language learning: collaborative dialogue between adult ESL learners

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Yuko, Merrill

• Learner proficiency and focus on form during collaborative dialogue

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Michael J.

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