RELC Journal

Aims & Scope

The RELC Journal is a scholarly platform that bridges theory and practice in language teaching and learning with integration of insights from relevant disciplines.

It welcomes contributions in the following areas where practical implications and applications are evident.

Language teaching and learning- Language testing and assessment- Language curriculum and materials development- Technology-enabled language teaching and learning- Language teacher professional development- Language policy and planning- Global Englishes and intercultural language education

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.2
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.478

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	972

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1707

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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.

• ChatGPT for Language Teaching and Learning

  Citation: 594

  Authors: Lucas, Benjamin Luke, Di

• Anxiety and Speaking English as a Second Language

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Lindy

• Book Reviews : A Cognitive Approach To Language Learning

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Peter, Douglas M.

• Not a First Language but One Repertoire: Translanguaging as a Decolonizing Project

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Li, Ofelia

• Teacher Identity in Language Teaching: Integrating Personal, Contextual, and Professional Factors

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Martha C., Jack C.

• Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Richard R., Julian, Willy A., George M., Vivienne Wai-Sze

• Metacognitive Instruction for Second Language Listening Development

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Christine

• The Changing Face of Language Learning: Learning Beyond the Classroom

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Jack C.

• Exploring Emotions in Language Teaching

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Jack C.

• Second Language Teacher Education Today

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Jack C.

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