Sahar Jamshidi Rad, Mohammad Reza Yazdani · March 2024 · pp. 1-8
This paper delves into the intricate relationship between accent, identity, and intelligibility in the realm of English Language Teaching (ELT). Departing from the conventional focus on intelligibility as proposed by...
Ngozi Ekaette Akpan, Chukwuemeka Oluwaseyi Okon · March 2024 · pp. 9-15
Literacy, a cornerstone of societal participation, embodies the ability to navigate and engage effectively within the contours of a given community. Defined by Essien (2005) as the proficiency in reading...
Ming Chen, Wei Zhang · March 2024 · pp. 16-36
Foreign language anxiety, a phenomenon extensively documented in literature (Horwitz et al., 1986; Kitano, 2001; Liu, 2006a, b; MacIntyre and Gardner, 1989; Phillips, 1992), continues to exert significant influence on...
Priya Sharma, Aarti Singhania · March 2024 · pp. 37-47
The concept of a "stimulus-free language" introduced by the renowned linguist Chomsky marks a significant milestone in the evolution of linguistics. This visionary idea not only revolutionizes the linguistic landscape...
Funmilayo Oluwaseun Adewale, Taiwo Olumide Adetola · March 2024 · pp. 48-64
The exploitation of women's sexuality through metaphysical identities remains pervasive within African cultural consciousness, perpetuating derogatory stereotypes and social inequalities. Rooted in ancient beliefs born of ignorance and entrenched through...