English Language Teaching (ELT) has undergone substantial transformation over the past two centuries, reflecting changing theoretical perspectives, pedagogical priorities, and sociocultural developments. This article presents a narrative and analytical review of the evolution of...
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This article explores the complex relationship between educational technology and equity in English language learning, particularly in the Global South. While the proliferation of digital tools like mobile apps to AI-based platforms—has opened new avenues for language acquisition...
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This article explores how English is discursively constructed and commodified within the neoliberal landscape of Indian higher education. Drawing on critical discourse analysis (CDA), it examines six national policy documents—including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, UG...
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This paper revisits the theory of linguistic relativity to explore its relevance to cross-cultural communication. Rooted in the work of Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf, the concept suggests that language influences the way individuals think and interpret the world. While stro...
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This study examines the interplay between sociolinguistic competence and language transfer in English as Second Language (ESL) learning within Omani higher education. With Arabic as the first language, Omani ESL learners navigate linguistic and cultural influences that shape thei...
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This research article investigates the integration of literary texts as teaching materials in ESL/EFL classrooms within Indian universities. It explores the potential of literature to enhance language learning by improving vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and critical think...
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