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  • Article

    The Linguistic and Psychological Dimensions of Study Habits and Test Anxiety in EFL/ESL Education

    Vipin K SharmaORCID, Wael A HolbahORCID, Sami A HamdiORCID
    1–15

    Article ID: 113379    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9096
    1407  (Abstract) 879  (Download)

    Abstract: The relationship between study habits (SHs), test anxiety (TA), and academic achievement (AA) is a crucial concern in English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) education, particularly due to the cognitive and psychological challenges language learners face. Effective study habits enhance learning outcomes, while high test anxiety impairs performance, making it essential to explore teacher perspectives on these factors. Despite existing... More

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    The Effects of Cigarette Cravings on Word Retrieval Among Smokers

    Ahmad Abdulaziz AljafenORCID
    16–24

    Article ID: 113383    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9101
    726  (Abstract) 477  (Download)

    Abstract: Cigarette craving refers to the intense desire to smoke, which almost 90% of smokers experience, making it one of the fundamental issues that cause smokers attempting to quit to relapse. Thus, craving for cigarettes thwarts efforts to stop smoking, which can have a detrimental impact on various cognitive processes, such as impaired attention or decision-making. However, one aspect of intellectual-verbal efficiency that has received little to no... More

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    The Future of Teaching English for Tourism in Saudi Arabia from the 2030 Vision Perspective: A Case of Al-Ulla City

    Turki Rabah Al MukhallafiORCID
    25–32

    Article ID: 113089    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8738
    1334  (Abstract) 506  (Download)

    Abstract: This study examines the future of teaching English for tourism in Saudi Arabia from the perspective of the 2030 Vision. The sample included 100 EFL students and 30 instructors from different universities in Saudi Arabia. Future forecasts rely on the functionality and use of English by Saudi learners in the field of tourism at present within the 20230 vision perspective. The research discusses future strategies that may help develop English... More

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    Prophetic Pedagogy in English Language Teaching in Pakistani Universities

    Hafiza Sana MansoorORCID, Ahmad MuhibbinORCID, Abdul Bari KhanORCID, Humaira RiazORCID
    33–44

    Article ID: 113580    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9345
    1311  (Abstract) 768  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explores the integration of spiritual and language education through prophetic pedagogy in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Pakistani universities. Prophetic pedagogy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, incorporating moral and spiritual principles derived from Islamic teachings into academic teaching. The objective of this research is to investigate how English language education can balance language proficiency with moral... More

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    CLIL Online: Improving Students’ Comprehension and Interaction Skills

    Vanessa Viviana Orozco JuradoORCID, Fernando Patricio Riera HermidaORCID, Solange E. GuerreroORCID, Dinora Alexandra Carpio VeraORCID
    45–54

    Article ID: 113584    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9351
    1765  (Abstract) 934  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explores the impact of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) on English language skills development. It focused on 50 first-semester pre-service teachers enrolled in a TEFL program in an online course at a public university in Ecuador. The research used a mixed-methods approach, combining pre- and post-intervention surveys with rubric-based assessments. This helps evaluate changes in students' motivation, content... More

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    Eco-Anxiety in the Romantic Visions of Lord Byron and P.B. Shelley: A Literary and Environmental Perspective

    Hariz AftabORCID, Ishfaq Ahmad TrambooORCID, Sinoj AntonyORCID
    55–65

    Article ID: 113539    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9291
    948  (Abstract) 635  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explores the manifestation of eco-anxiety in the poetic works of Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, two eminent figures of the Romantic movement, whose literary expressions encapsulate profound ecological concerns. Romanticism, as a literary and philosophical movement, emphasized the sublime beauty of nature while simultaneously expressing apprehensions about its destruction due to human intervention. This paper employs an... More

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    Constructing Environmental Sustainability: A Multimodal Linguistic Analysis of the Green Saudi Initiative

    Menna Mohamed Salama El-MasryORCID
    66–82

    Article ID: 113740    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9526
    1073  (Abstract) 556  (Download)

    Abstract: This research investigates the synergistic interaction of diverse communication modalities within the promotional video "Championing Climate Action", produced by the Green Saudi Initiative (GSI), and its pivotal role in fostering environmental awareness among Saudi citizens. The video serves as a compelling narrative vehicle that projects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ecological stewardship and its vision for a sustainable future. By integrating... More

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    How AI Is Being Used in Universities: PR Department’s Perspective

    Farhan Al OlaimatORCID, Abdulaziz AltawilORCID, Aseel Ma,abrahORCID, Ali Al HadeedORCID, Anas Yahya Bader Al HadidORCID, Zuhair Yassin TahatORCID, Mohammed HabesORCID
    83–97

    Article ID: 112541    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8093
    1236  (Abstract) 787  (Download)

    Abstract: In universities, AI provides intelligent solutions to improve interactions with students and professors from diverse cultures, enhancing the user experience and making the academic environment more inclusive and open to linguistic and cultural diversity PR. The study aims to analyze the use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations departments at universities, focusing on the current state and the challenges faced. This research falls under... More

  • Review

    Languages and the Internationalization of Higher Education in China: A Review from a Sociolinguistic Perspective

    Miaorong TangORCID, Siti Mistima MaatORCID, Norzaini AzmanORCID
    98–113

    Article ID: 113553    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9309
    1486  (Abstract) 768  (Download)

    Abstract: Language plays a central role in shaping the internationalization of higher education, particularly in non-Anglophone contexts such as China. This systematic review examines how language functions as both a medium and a symbol in China’s evolving internationalization agenda, drawing on literature published between 2014 and 2024 from Scopus, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. Guided by five thematic research questions,... More

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    Use of AI Tools in EFL Writing Instruction: A Case Study of Chinese Vocational College Instructors

    Xiaomin DengORCID, Ying XuORCID, Supyan HussinORCID, Nur Ainil SulaimanORCID
    114-129

    Article ID: 113534    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9285
    1758  (Abstract) 792  (Download)

    Abstract: Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have begun to reshape language education, particularly in the area of writing instruction. In the context of English as a foreign language (EFL), this study explores the types of AI writing tools currently in use, EFL instructors’ experiences with them, and their perceptions of the role such technologies play in teaching English writing at vocational and technical colleges in China. Adopting a... More

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    Intertextual and Semiotic Analysis of Theological Concepts in Old Balinese Inscriptions: A Theo-Epigraphic Study

    Anak Agung Gde Alit GeriaORCID, I Nyoman RemaORCID, Lery PrasetyoORCID, Naniana Nimrod BenuORCID
    130–147

    Article ID: 113320    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9023
    674  (Abstract) 1456  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explores the theological concepts embedded in Old Balinese inscriptions through a theo-epigraphic approach, combining intertextual and semiotic analyses. The research focuses on inscriptions from the 8th to 11th centuries, written in Pra-Nagari and Old Balinese scripts, which reflect the syncretic religious landscape of early Bali, blending indigenous animistic beliefs with Hinduism and Buddhism. Despite extensive scholarly work on... More

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    The Correlation between First and Second Language Strategies and Reading Comprehension among Chinese International Students in an Online Reading Environment

    Jiaxin DuORCID
    148-180

    Article ID: 113028    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8668
    965  (Abstract) 453  (Download)

    Abstract: With the ongoing globalisation and digitisation of education, the proportion of Chinese international students in UK higher education has significantly increased. This research investigates 1) how these students’ first language (L1) and second language (L2) online reading strategies differ, 2) how L1 and L2 proficiency affects strategy choice, and 3) how these strategies affect reading comprehension performance. Adopting a positivist paradigm,... More

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    Morpho-Syntactic Analysis of Temporal Realities in Esan and English Languages

    Oremire Judith EHIBORORCID, Goddy Uwa OSIMENORCID, Rebecca Uduakobong ADESIYANORCID
    181–190

    Article ID: 112735    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8322
    878  (Abstract) 838  (Download)

    Abstract: Temporal realities/expressions are crucial in human conversations, and are uniquely different. This study assesses temporal realities in English and Esan languages. It examines how tense and aspect are marked in both languages, uncovering different expressions. Esan language, an indigenous language within the Edo linguistic group in Nigeria, exhibits a different structural system of tense, aspect, and tonal variations from that of the English... More

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    Improving English Education at Thai Universities: Integration of Digital Learning

    Amporn Sa-ngiamwibool, Korakoch Mounggam
    191–212

    Article ID: 113563    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9321
    1598  (Abstract) 513  (Download)

    Abstract: This documentary investigation primarily aims to examine the enhancement of English language teaching in Thai universities, with a focus on integrating digital language learning methodologies and supporting policies. Specifically, the study explores the role of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) programs, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) activities, and online language learning platforms in improving language proficiency,... More

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    Enhancing EFL Learners’ Communication Skills: A CEFR-Inspired Approach for High School Students

    Shamim AkhterORCID, Khalid Ahmed, Fatimah Tambi, Siti Rokiah Siwok, Chaohai Lin, Musarat Shaheen
    213–226

    Article ID: 113455    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9182
    963  (Abstract) 750  (Download)

    Abstract: The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) underscores the significance of communicative skills for language learners. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), established in 2001, regulates the assessment, instruction, and acquisition of languages among global learners, thereby addressing the necessity for universal standards in foreign language education. The CEFR evaluates language learners’ skill levels using a specific set... More

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    Antithetical Parallelism Translation: A Case Study of Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary

    Esriaty Sega’ KendenanORCID, Mangatur Rudolf NababanORCID, Sri MarmantoORCID, Dyah Ayu Nila KhrisnaORCID
    227–241

    Article ID: 113504    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9240
    746  (Abstract) 676  (Download)

    Abstract: This study aims to examine the impact of translation techniques on the form, function, and meaning of antithetical parallelism in Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible. The data for this research were collected through content analysis from Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible as the Source Text (ST) and its Indonesian translation, Tafsiran Matius, as the Target Text (TT). The validity of the analysis was ensured through a Focus... More

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    English-Major Student Reflections on Challenges of Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation in an EFL Country

    Tuan Van VuORCID, Giang Bui Thi KieuORCID, Ai Nhan NguyenORCID
    242–254

    Article ID: 113755    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9544
    1438  (Abstract) 587  (Download)

    Abstract: Interpretation is a crucial skill for English-major students in EFL countries, particularly as they prepare for professional careers in language services. However, both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation have many difficulties, needing good cognitive, linguistic and memory skills. This study investigated students' perceived difficulty, cognitive load, memory, fluency, accuracy, effectiveness of training, language proficiency, and stress... More

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    Syntax and Emotion in Theatre Performance Dialogue: A Cognitive-Linguistic Analysis

    Xiaoyu LiuORCID, Marlenny Bt DeenerwanORCID, Shahnaz Binti Mohd Baldev ShahORCID
    255–270

    Article ID: 113686    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9468
    872  (Abstract) 859  (Download)

    Abstract: The way emotion is expressed in Chinese opera is through detailed sentence structures, but grammar has not been studied much in this context. The researcher examines how emotions in Peking and Kunqu operas are influenced by interrogatives, exclamatives, ellipses and modal particles using 200 annotated scripts. The framework uses syntactic parsing (with spaCy), lexicons (NRC and LIWC) that have been adapted for opera, gesture-syntax mapping (from... More

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    Linguistic Strategies and Public Engagement in Environmental Discourse: A Systemic Functional Analysis of the Saudi Video From Ambition to Action

    Menna Mohamed Salama El-MasryORCID
    271–285

    Article ID: 113741    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9527
    830  (Abstract) 816  (Download)

    Abstract: This study investigates how the goals of the Green Saudi Initiative (GSI) are communicated through multimedia, with a specific focus on the promotional video From Ambition to Action. Besides, it explores how verbal, visual, and musical modes interact to construct ecological values, evoke emotional engagement, and promote pro-environmental behavior among diverse audiences. Grounded in Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and Martinec... More

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    Research on Modal Complementary Mechanisms of Film Shot Grammar and Dialogue Narrative: A Multimodal Corpus Analysis Based on Dynamic Semantic Framework

    Jun Wu
    286–311

    Article ID: 113456    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9184
    983  (Abstract) 1064  (Download)

    Abstract: This study focuses on the modal complementary mechanisms between film shot grammar and dialogue narrative, analyzing how these two modalities work together to construct meaning through a dynamic semantic framework. The research employs multimodal corpus analysis methodology, collecting and annotating visual and linguistic data from 50 internationally awarded films and examining the complementary relationships between modalities using... More

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    Analyzing Translation Techniques and the Quality of Similes and Metaphors: A Study of Canonical Gospels in Diglot Bible (NIV-TB)

    Agnes Emmie KussemiartiORCID, Mangatur Rudolf NababanORCID, Riyadi SantosaORCID, Djatmika
    312–326

    Article ID: 113779    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9576
    630  (Abstract) 472  (Download)

    Abstract: This study reveals (1) the translation techniques employed in translating similes and metaphors from English to Indonesian in the canonical Gospel of Diglot Bible (NIV-TB), and (2) the impact of these techniques on the quality of translations. The data source is a Diglot Bible (NIV-TB), published by the Indonesian Bible Society (IBS) in 2009. The source text version is The Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV) 1978, while the target text... More

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    A Corpus-Based Analysis of Collocation Translation by Arab EFL Learners

    Bader AltamimiORCID, Abdulaziz SanosiORCID
    327–339

    Article ID: 113710    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9494
    985  (Abstract) 525  (Download)

    Abstract: Collocations are essential linguistic structures that enhance communication, making them important for EFL learners and translators. This importance has prompted previous research to analyze their function and significance. Research indicates that understanding collocations does not necessarily correlate with vocabulary acquisition, underscoring the need to teach collocations independently and instruct EFL learners in their use and translation.... More

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    Small Private Online Courses Integrated with Blended Learning: Effect on English Speaking Skills in Chinese Higher Education

    Aixiang MiORCID, Harwati HashimORCID, Supyan HussinORCID
    340–357

    Article ID: 113776    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9572
    757  (Abstract) 843  (Download)

    Abstract: In recent years, blended learning has gained increasing attention in English as a Foreign Language education, which offers new opportunities to support speaking development through the integration of online and face-to-face instruction. In China’s tertiary education system, however, spoken English proficiency remains underdeveloped due to test-driven curricula, large class sizes, and limited interactional opportunities. While Small Private... More

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    Preservation Habits towards Sustainable Use of the Filipino Language

    Rasmil T. AbdurasulORCID, Pearly Jade E. SamiloORCID, Neña Vanessa A. CabilesORCID, Jason V. ChavezORCID, Sar-Ana M. AbdurasulORCID
    358–372

    Article ID: 112947    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8573
    4107  (Abstract) 2064  (Download)

    Abstract: As English becomes more prevalent in education, media, and social interactions, the use of Filipino is gradually diminishing, especially among younger generations, who are more exposed to English in these domains. This shift often leads to the erosion of linguistic diversity, which many view as a threat to the cultural fabric and heritage of the nation. This paper explored the preservation habits of Filipino adults in ensuring the sustainable... More

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    Linguistic Constructions of Gender Performativity in Elif Shafak's Selected Fictions

    Alima MudasirORCID, Ishfaq Ahmad TrambooORCID, Sinoj AntonyORCID
    373–386

    Article ID: 113571    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9331
    789  (Abstract) 1032  (Download)

    Abstract: Elif Shafak’s fiction offers a nuanced portrayal of gendered experiences, intricately shaped through linguistic structures that both reflect and challenge traditional gender identities. This study examines how language functions as a performative force in Shafak’s narratives, constructing gendered realities through narrative techniques, character dialogues, syntactic patterns, and stylistic choices. Language, as presented in her works, becomes a... More

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    Lexical Variations in Northern and Southern British English

    Adnan Mohaisen AlzuabidiORCID, Shaymaa Fouad AliakbarORCID, Samah Ahmad JamilORCID, Estabraq Rasheed IbrahimORCID
    387–400

    Article ID: 113170    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8830
    1474  (Abstract) 2102  (Download)

    Abstract: Northern and Southern British English exhibit different lexical variations that have historical origins tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era, along with influences from the Vikings, indicating that Old Norse and German played distinct roles in the development of dialects. Each variation possesses specific pronunciation characteristics and phonological configurations shaped by vowel constructions. This article examines the lexical differences... More

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    Linguistic Nature of Ethnocultural Norms formed by the Lexical-Semantic Approach

    Dinara Orynbayeva, Mereke Atabayeva, Yerkinbek TurgunovORCID, Zhanar Abitova
    401–416

    Article ID: 112976    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8607
    562  (Abstract) 531  (Download)

    Abstract: Language plays a crucial role in intercultural communication, especially when it comes to nationally marked vocabulary and phraseology. These linguistic elements often contain meanings that are difficult to fully translate, yet they provide valuable insights into a nation’s cultural and historical background. Like a mirror, they reflect the history, settlement, and development of a people, making them an essential area of study not only for... More

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    Modulating Meaning in Discourse: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach to Graduation in A Motivational Book

    Lenny Brida, Mangatur NababanORCID, Riyadi SantosaORCID, Tri Wiratno
    417–427

    Article ID: 113619    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9394
    567  (Abstract) 540  (Download)

    Abstract: The study explores linguistic aspects in the appraisal system, focusing on graduation, particularly force and focus, within the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to find out how messages are conveyed and negotiated in a motivational book. This research examines how upscaling and downscaling in force and sharpening and softening in focus influence the meaning construction in texts. A qualitative approach was applied, analyzing... More

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    The Impact of Using the Flipped Classroom Strategy on Enhancing EFL University Students' Reading

    Mahmoud Ali Al-SobhORCID, Ameen al-KhamaisehORCID
    428–436

    Article ID: 113590    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9358
    1012  (Abstract) 622  (Download)

    Abstract: The Flipped Classroom is an educational strategy that is based on reversing the teaching learning process, where students receive the new material on videos and then come to the class for participation an discussion homework, activities and projects. This study investigated the effectiveness of using the flipped classroom Strategy on enhancing and developing EFL University students’ reading comprehension skills compared to the traditional one.... More

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    Surveilled Selves and Silenced Voices: A Linguistic and Gendered Critique of Privacy Invasion in Marie Lu's Warcross

    Tuyba Fatima BhatORCID, Rayees Ahmad BhatORCID, Ishfaq Ahmad TrambooORCID, Sinoj AntonyORCID
    437–448

    Article ID: 113721    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9505
    940  (Abstract) 652  (Download)

    Abstract: In the contemporary digitized world, the intersection of language, technology, and identity has grown increasingly complex, raising critical ethical concerns. Technological systems—especially those powered by artificial intelligence and algorithmic design—not only mediate communication but also shape, filter, and manipulate language, impacting identity construction and gendered representation within surveillance-heavy digital environments. This... More

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    From Distraction to Dedication: Students' Engagement in Using Smartphones for Learning English

    Dwi Ima HerminingsihORCID, Hesty Puspita Sari, Erna Iftanti
    449–458

    Article ID: 113651    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9430
    1003  (Abstract) 437  (Download)

    Abstract: Applying smartphone technology to improve English skills can be highly beneficial and enhance students' English learning experiences. Despite the widespread use of smartphones among Indonesian students, many do not fully utilize them for educational purposes. This study investigates the extent to which active participation in smartphone technology can improve the English skills of Indonesian students. Four hundred junior and senior high school... More

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    Female Beauty as a Symbol of the Nation in Selected Ethiopian Novels in English: An Intertextual Study

    Ayenew GuaduORCID, Dawit DibekuluORCID
    459–469

    Article ID: 113615    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9388
    579  (Abstract) 257  (Download)

    Abstract: This intertextual analysis examines the symbolic portrayals of beautiful female characters in four Ethiopian novels written in English: The Thirteenth Sun (1973), Warrior King (1974), Defiance (1975), and Firebrands (1979). The study explores the images of female beauty depicted in these novels and aims to uncover the underlying cultural and societal messages conveyed through these portrayals. By analyzing the specific representations of beauty,... More

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    Exploring the Dynamics of Multimodal Discourse in Social Media News: Addressing Research Gaps in Interaction, Affordances, and Temporal Patterns

    Ruo-Xi WangORCID, Kubanychbek Taabaldiev
    470–482

    Article ID: 112923    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8542
    2727  (Abstract) 3491  (Download)

    Abstract: This study examines multimodal discourse practices in social media news communication across five platforms through quantitative and qualitative methods. Analyzing 4,000 news posts, the research interrogates how different semiotic resources combine to construct meaning in the sociodigital news ecosystem, with particular focus on user participation, news integration, and information sharing patterns. The methodology employs content analysis and... More

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    Gender Difference in Using Refusal Speech Act Strategies by Saudi Arabian Parents in a Natural Context

    Hanan Mohammed KabliORCID, Nasser AlasmariORCID
    483–495

    Article ID: 113194    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8863
    1050  (Abstract) 501  (Download)

    Abstract: This paper is an intralingual study that explores the similarities and differences in refusal speech acts by native Saudi Arabian parents in a family domain in a natural setting. Specifically, it investigates both direct and indirect refusal strategies used by both genders (mothers vs. fathers) and the most frequent sub-refusal strategies used by both parents in response to their daughters’ requests. The data were collected through phone calls... More

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    Categorization of Hyphenated Noun-Adjective and Adjective-Adjective Compounds in English: A Semantic Study of Word Complexing

    Jianning WangORCID, Yasir AzamORCID, Hicham LahlouORCID
    496–513

    Article ID: 113371    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9085
    733  (Abstract) 576  (Download)

    Abstract: Despite their prevalence, internal semantic relations within English compound adjectives remain a relatively underexplored area in compounding research. This research aims to enhance our understanding of hyphenated Noun-Adjective compounds (hereinafter referred to as “HNAC”) and hyphenated Adjective-Adjective compounds (hereinafter referred to as “HAAC”) by revealing the patterns of internal semantic relations between the constituents of... More

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    Decoding the Multimodal Metaphors of Internet Memes: A Case Study of the 2024 ASEAN Cup Final

    Nguyen Phuong NganORCID, Do Thi Xuan DungORCID
    514–523

    Article ID: 113476    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9208
    1962  (Abstract) 1018  (Download)

    Abstract: In the context of contemporary digital technology, Internet Memes have emerged as a distinctive form of multimodal discourse, serving as a powerful medium for communication, humor generation, and social commentary. Since Internet Memes have emerged as a popular accepted language of the internet because they served communicate narratives in sharable formats by most interesting ways, research have recently put much focus on this emerging... More

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    Film Dialogue in Translation: Shifts in Function in The Host (2006) and Its English Dubbing

    Miseon YoonORCID
    524–534

    Article ID: 113627    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9402
    652  (Abstract) 549  (Download)

    Abstract: This study investigates how dubbing affects the functions of film dialogue by comparing the South Korean film The Host (2006) and its English-dubbed version. Using Kozloff’s categorization of dialogue functions as a framework, the study reorganizes dialogue functions into three categories: film diegesis, narrativity, and control of viewer evaluation and emotions. This regrouping allows a more focused analysis of the distinct but interconnected... More

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    Indo-European Origins of Syunik-Artsakh Agricultural Terms

    Mher KumuntsORCID, Inga MargaryanORCID, Sona MiqayelyanORCID, Valentin KhachatryanORCID, Gayane GevorgyanORCID, Hasmik KhachatryanORCID, Susanna GrigoryanORCID, Lusine NersisyanORCID
    535–548

    Article ID: 113394    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9112
    1065  (Abstract) 503  (Download)

    Abstract: This study investigates the etymologies of several key Syunik-Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh) dialectal terms related to agriculture and vegetation, arguing for their Indo-European roots or native Armenian development, particularly for those previously considered non-etymological or of uncertain origin. This dialect area's rich vocabulary offers valuable insights for dialectology, Armenian language history, historical-comparative linguistics, and... More

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    The Educational Systems Components and Their Effects on Understanding the Learning Content among Jordanian Universities EFL Students

    Adawiya Taleb ShawaqfehORCID
    549–560

    Article ID: 113552    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9308
    338  (Abstract) 356  (Download)

    Abstract: This study aims to examine the relationship between the components of the educational systems and their effects on comprehending the educational content among Jordanian university EFL students. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and included a sample of 409 male and female students randomly selected from Jordanian universities in the academic year 2024\2025. A 28-item research instrument was designed to measure the impact of... More

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    The Art of Adaptation: Translation in the Context of Intercultural Communication

    Bakhyt OrazovaORCID, Zhansaya ZharylgapovORCID, Aiman KelmaganbetovaORCID, Zhanar OmashevaORCID
    561–572

    Article ID: 113282    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8980
    1357  (Abstract) 888  (Download)

    Abstract: Translating cinematic texts is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that requires a delicate balance of linguistic, cultural, and artistic considerations. Translators face numerous challenges in ensuring that the translated text retains the original work’s intended meaning, tone, and impact while adapting to the target language and culture. This study focuses on the BBC series “Sherlock”, analyzing both the original English version and two... More

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    Ecolexicon of Fisheries in Culture of the Nemberala Community, West Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

    Dwi AtmawatiORCID, Arif IzzakORCID, Rini Esti UtamiORCID, Erwin Syahputra KembarenORCID, Restu SukestiORCID, Lanny Isabela Dwisyahri KorohORCID, Fairul ZabadiORCID, Budi Agung SudarmantoORCID, Retno HendrastutiORCID, Emma MaemunahORCID, Joni EndardiORCID
    573–587

    Article ID: 113555    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9311
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    Abstract: Rote language is a regional language used by the people of Nemberala Village, West Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Some fisheries lexicons in the Rote language are less well known by the younger generation. These fisheries lexicons can be lost if no conservation efforts are made. The Nemberala community has a unique culture to generate income. The aim of this study is to document the Rote language... More

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    The Effects of Typographic Features in Timed Reading Comprehension on Arab EFL Learners

    Nada AlgharabaliORCID
    588–597

    Article ID: 114060    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9917
    679  (Abstract) 462  (Download)

    Abstract: The visual characteristics of timed English reading comprehension texts can impact Arab learners who are used to reading from right to left (because of their mother tongue Arabic). The present paper is an experimental study consisting of multiple reading comprehension tasks that examine different text layout variables, namely: interlinear spacing, font size, paragraph distinguishing numbers, and right margin alignment. Two experiments were set... More

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    A Report for the SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB Project for South African Languages

    Muzi MatfunjwaORCID, Nomsa SkosanaORCID, Lebogang BoemoORCID
    598–603

    Article ID: 113359    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9068
    736  (Abstract) 506  (Download)

    Abstract: South African languages are underrepresented in online encyclopaedias, which limits access to free and open information in these languages. This report provides an overview of the SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) project and how it was utilised to create content in Wikipedia for South African Languages. The creation of Wikipedia content was facilitated through training participants across 11 public universities in South Africa wherein they were... More

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    Exploring the Impact of Finger-Point Reading: A Scaffolding Strategy for University Students Beginning to Learn Arabic in China

    Xuan DiORCID, Siqi Gao, Ruihua LiORCID, Jingjing Chan
    604–615

    Article ID: 113750    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9537
    436  (Abstract) 476  (Download)

    Abstract: In recent years, more and more universities in China have started to open a Faculty of Arabic, and as a result, Arabic education has received increasing attention in China. Chinese university-level students are faced with certain challenges from a psychological aspect and from the aspect of learning a new language when learning at the beginning stage of Arabic learning. To assist Arabic beginners in overcoming challenges encountered during... More

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    Declension of Adjectival Articles: The Contrast of Albanian and English

    Shkelqim MillakuORCID, Shpetim ZymberajORCID, Xhevahire MillakuORCID
    616–625

    Article ID: 112526    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8075
    665  (Abstract) 769  (Download)

    Abstract: After nouns and verbs adjectives are the largest word class in English. Adjectives are words that go together with nouns and provide information about them. The adjective tall denotes only the positive degree, whereas in Albanian the adjective stem is directly preceded by an adjectival article (i, e, të or së), which reflects the gender, case, and number of its referent. It is the contrast between Albanian and English, because in English it is... More

  • Article

    Emotional Dimensions in Bâkî’s Elegy for Sultan Süleyman Kanuni

    Rabbaa Mohammad RababaORCID, Hassan Abdallah AlzyoutORCID, Mahmoud Ali Ibrahim RababahORCID
    626–642

    Article ID: 113635    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9410
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    Abstract: This study explores the manifestations of emotional depth in Bâkî’s elegy for Sultan Süleyman, employing an analytical approach to deconstruct the verses and extract their emotional components. These emotions were then categorized into feelings of pride, grief, anger, consolation, and counsel. The study revealed that grief is not portrayed as a fleeting emotional response, but rather as a complex emotional state intertwined with other feelings... More

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    On Determining Multiple Languages through Technological Examination for Conservation Management Using Machine Learning

    Nguyen Minh TuanORCID, Phan Thi Thanh ThuyORCID, Ha Huy Nguyen CuongORCID, Nguyen Trong HienORCID
    643–654

    Article ID: 113392    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9110
    672  (Abstract) 535  (Download)

    Abstract: This study delves into the intricate linguistic history of Quang Nam province, a region rich in cultural and linguistic layers that existed long time ago. By analyzing place names and linguistic strata, the research uncovers traces of Mon Khmer and Austronesian languages, highlighting the region’s deep historical connections and multilingualism within Cham Pa society. To further explore these linguistic complexities, we employed an... More

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    Improving L2 Vocabulary Acquisition through Drawing Games: Insights into Student Engagement among Thai EFL Learners

    Sirathee TeemueangsaiORCID, Apisak SukyingORCID, Changyong MinORCID
    655–669

    Article ID: 113569    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9327
    974  (Abstract) 538  (Download)

    Abstract: Student engagement is essential for L2 vocabulary learning in EFL contexts. Engaged students are more prone to focus, retain new words, and use them accurately. Engaged students are also motivated to learn vocabulary outside classes, which promotes vocabulary development and overall language improvement. This study explores EFL students’ perceptions of drawing games as a vocabulary learning tool through focus group interviews. The qualitative... More

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    Grammatical Performance and its Implications in Farouk Shousha's Program Our Beautiful Language

    Moustafa Mohamed AbouelnourORCID, Mohammed Ahmed Abou AdelORCID, Mohammad Issa AlhouranORCID, Abdullah AbdullahORCID, Walaa FoudaORCID
    670–681

    Article ID: 112282    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.7791
    765  (Abstract) 491  (Download)

    Abstract: Language serves as a medium of communication and forms the foundation of the media process; therefore, this research focuses on examining one of the components of media language, namely the grammatical component in Arabic radio broadcasting. Using a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study investigates grammatical performance in Arabic radio programs, specifically analyzing the significant grammatical structural patterns in the program "Our... More

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    Investigating the Integrated Theoretical and Pedagogical of English-Speaking Performances (ITPoESPs) among Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers (NNEST)

    Mas Darul IhsanORCID, Slamet SetiawanORCID, Ahmad MunirORCID
    682–696

    Article ID: 113637    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9412
    409  (Abstract) 347  (Download)

    Abstract: The application of theoretical and pedagogical in English-speaking classes was seen as disconnected principles, including non-native English-speaking teachers (NNEST). Integration is one of the factors that can overcome those problems. However, investigating the integrated theoretical and pedagogical of English-speaking performances (ITPoESPs) including personal principles and positive psychology in Indonesia, is still limited, especially in... More

  • Article

    Designing Intelligent Language Tutoring Systems Using Fuzzy Logic

    Suleiman Ibrahim Shelash MohammadORCID, N. YogeeshORCID, Khaleel Ibrahim Al-DaoudORCID, N. RajaORCID, Aravinda Reddy NORCID, Rayeesul Hassan SORCID, Asokan VasudevanORCID, Nawaf AlshdaifatORCID, Mohammad Faleh Ahmmad HunitieORCID
    697–711

    Article ID: 113663    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9443
    691  (Abstract) 400  (Download)

    Abstract: This study investigates the integration of fuzzy logic into intelligent language tutoring systems to address the inherent uncertainties in language learning. By employing continuous membership functions, fuzzy inference mechanisms, and defuzzification techniques, the proposed system adapts instructional content and provides personalized feedback in real time. An experimental case study involving 25 intermediate-level language learners over a... More

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    Examining EFL Students' Perceptions and Experiences with AI-driven Metaverse Environments for Developing Communication Skills

    Akkarapon AkkaraponORCID, MuthmainnahORCID, Ahmad Al YakinORCID
    712–726

    Article ID: 113672    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9453
    1352  (Abstract) 837  (Download)

    Abstract: This study examines the development of oral communication skills in a second language (L2) context. This research employs an orally given text-based generative AI (GenAI) model as its methodology. The population in this study was 505 students at teaching and educational science faculties in universities. The demographics and sample for this study consisted of 25 undergraduate students who are majoring in Indonesian language education and 26... More

  • Article

    The Role of the Youdao Online Dictionary in Facilitating Chinese Slang Learning Among Second-Language Learners

    Junren WangORCID, Ling Yann WongORCID, Muhammad Alif Redzuan bin AbdullahORCID
    727–738

    Article ID: 113142    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8795
    904  (Abstract) 866  (Download)

    Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Youdao Online Dictionary in facilitating the learning of Chinese slang among second-language learners. With slang being context-dependent and culturally embedded, it often presents difficulties for traditional learning methods. To address this, the study employed a quantitative design involving 100 university students learning Chinese as a foreign language. Participants took a pre-test to assess... More

  • Article

    Frame Representation of Medical Terminological System in Kazakh and English

    Sabira IssakovaORCID, Bibigul KhassangaliyevaORCID, Assylymay IssakovaORCID, Aru TaganovaORCID, Tilektes ToxanbayevaORCID, Nagbdu KamarovaORCID, Akmaral Kuzdybaeva
    739–747

    Article ID: 113497    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9233
    815  (Abstract) 675  (Download)

    Abstract: This work is motivated by the growing interest in cognitive linguistics and the ways in which we understand the world and perceive extralinguistic reality, particularly in the context of medical terminology. The aim of this article is to conduct a comprehensive study of the medical terminology in both English and Kazakh, highlighting the connections between the frames within the field of medicine as reflected in these two languages. To model the... More

  • Article

    Commissives Speech Acts on COVID-19 News in The Jakarta Post

    Chusni HadiatiORCID, Nadia Gitya YulianitaORCID, Usep MuttaqinORCID
    748–763

    Article ID: 113230    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8914
    645  (Abstract) 708  (Download)

    Abstract: This article discusses the felicity conditions of commissive speech acts in The Jakarta Post regarding COVID-19 news, which contain promises, threats, and offers. Drawing on frameworks developed by Austin and Searle, and later elaborated by Levinson, this study applies a pragmatic lens to assess whether these speech acts are felicitous or infelicitous. Misleading or infelicitous reporting may contribute to the spread of misinformation,... More

  • Article

    TV Simultaneous Interpreting of Collocations: The Context of Political Speeches

    Sukayna AliORCID, Hanan Al-JabriORCID, Amer Al-AdwanORCID, Bayan Al AmmouriORCID, Nadia NaqrashORCID
    764–773

    Article ID: 113521    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9266
    899  (Abstract) 616  (Download)

    Abstract: This paper investigates the interpreting strategies employed by television interpreters when rendering English collocations into Arabic during simultaneous interpretation. The focus is placed on the Arabic interpretations of King Charles III’s political speeches as broadcast by Sky News TV. While some research has addressed the interpretation of collocations, few studies have specifically examined this linguistic feature in the context of... More

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    Experiential Meanings Analysis of Teacher Verbal Abuse

    Muzir HusinORCID, Tengku Silvana SinarORCID, Rohani GanieORCID, Amrin SaragihORCID, Eddy SetiaORCID
    774–782

    Article ID: 113288    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8986
    544  (Abstract) 441  (Download)

    Abstract: This study focuses on verbal violence by teachers against students. Verbal violence is violence that harms feelings, issuing harsh words without physical contact, in doing so dominantly teachers use material processes. This study was aimed at describing the type of transitivity (process, participant, and circumstance) and the logical meaning contained in the verbal abuse of teachers against students in schools. The data were collected from the... More

  • Article

    From Margins to Integration: Mechanisms of Second Language Acquisition among “Biharis" in the Geneva Camps of Bangladesh

    Mohammed Shamsul HoqueORCID, Abu Sayed Md. Mahmudul Haque ChowdhuryORCID, Tahsina ShabnamORCID
    783–810

    Article ID: 112798    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8394
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    Abstract: The prolonged displacement and identity loss of the Urdu-speaking “Bihari" people in the Geneva Camps of Bangladesh since 1971 provide a unique context to examine Second Language Acquisition (SLA). This research investigates their acquisition of Bangla, crucial for social integration, focusing on the interplay of lost identity, forced motivation, and SLA. Drawing upon Sociocultural Theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in... More

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    Cultural Specific Words (CWSs) in Media: Translation Procedures for a Glossary of Words from BBC News

    Solafa Tareq AbdullahORCID
    811–824

    Article ID: 113466    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9196
    651  (Abstract) 498  (Download)

    Abstract: Cultural Words in English do not always perform the same function in Arabic because of the cultural differences between the two languages. Each language has its own culture, which causes cultural differences in meaning while translating words and texts. Cultural words, if not translated in an appropriate way in both the source language and target language (SL and TL), will cause misunderstanding between the two languages (literal translation).... More

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    Singing to Enhance Pronunciation: A Qualitative Study of Vietnamese EFL Lecturers’ Experiences and Outcomes

    Huong Tra Nguyen, Pham Trut ThuyORCID, Hoang Yen PhuongORCID, Thanh Thao LeORCID
    825–834

    Article ID: 113652    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9431
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    Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the impact of singing on the pronunciation skills of Vietnamese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers. With a focus on a purposively selected group of nine teachers across different career stages from two educational institutions in Vietnam, the research aims to explore how integrating singing into language teaching influences pronunciation teaching and learning. Data were collected through... More

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    Technological Innovative Practices in English Language Teaching among Higher Education Institutions in Basilan, Philippines

    Angeline L. RamosORCID
    835–847

    Article ID: 113538    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9289
    1978  (Abstract) 1141  (Download)

    Abstract: Effective teachers are essential for successful language learning in schools, as they play an important role in facilitating comprehension, promoting engagement, and enhancing students’ language proficiency. Their ability to employ innovative instructional strategies using technology and adapt to different learning needs significantly influences students’ academic outcomes and overall language competence. This descriptive-comparative study was... More

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    Investigating EFL Learners' Use of Pragmatic Marker Combinations

    Zhaoyi PanORCID
    848–860

    Article ID: 113568    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9326
    483  (Abstract) 361  (Download)

    Abstract: This research filled a gap by investigating the use of pragmatic marker (PM) combinations (PMCs) by advanced-level learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) from three Southeast Asian countries, namely Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar. The aim was to identify all the PMCs and all the types of the PMCs that the Thai, Indonesian, and Burmese advanced-level EFL learners used. The results revealed that three PMCs were used by all the... More

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    An Empirical Study of Basic Color Terms in Chinese

    Shunbo DaiORCID, Azlin Zaiti ZainalORCID
    861–872

    Article ID: 113144    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8797
    870  (Abstract) 1056  (Download)

    Abstract: Previous philological and empirical investigations have shown inconsistencies regarding the quantity of Basic Color Terms (BCTs) in Chinese, particularly in relation to Berlin and Kay’s established definition. This investigation identified the number of BCTs through a comprehensive online survey encompassing 90 native speakers from mainland China. This survey has employed a methodological framework that includes a free recall task devoid of... More

  • Article

    Power Dynamics of Medium-of-Instruction Policy Practices in Nepalese Schools

    Hari Maya SharmaORCID, Bal Mukunda BhandariORCID
    873–890

    Article ID: 113393    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9111
    830  (Abstract) 358  (Download)

    Abstract: Nepal’s medium of instruction (MOI) policy offers at least four possibilities for schools, i.e., Nepali, English, Nepali-English or local language that best fits their contexts. Among them, Akalaa School, a community school located in Tanahun district of Gandaki Province, Nepal, strategically used dual medium (i.e., English and Nepali) education in the same school premises and grades, aiming to enhance equal and equitable quality education to... More

  • Article

    Modeling Sentence Meaning Using Linear Operators in a Vector Space Semantics Framework: An Interdisciplinary Approach

    Maha S. YaseenORCID, Fadi AlrimawiORCID, Hanan IbrahimORCID
    891–898

    Article ID: 113762    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9553
    531  (Abstract) 643  (Download)

    Abstract: This paper presents a simplified yet interdisciplinary framework for modeling sentence meaning by integrating foundational concepts from linguistic semantics and operator theory. The core idea is to represent content words, particularly nouns, as vectors in a high-dimensional semantic space, while function words such as adjectives and verbs are modeled as linear operators that act upon or combine these vectors. This approach allows for a... More

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    Integrating Blended Learning and Task-Based Language Teaching in EFL: A Systematic Review

    QIUYU GONGORCID, Nur Ehsan Mohd SaidORCID, Nor Hafizah AdnanORCID
    899–915

    Article ID: 113790    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9591
    1536  (Abstract) 1983  (Download)

    Abstract: This systematic review investigates the integration of Blended Learning (BL) and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, synthesizing findings from 20 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025. Guided by two research questions, it explores how BL and TBLT have been operationalized in classroom practice and what impacts this integration has had on learners’ language proficiency. Anchored in... More

  • Article

    Voice Metaphors in Female Magazines in the United States and China

    Shi Fang ChenORCID, Su-Hie TingORCID, Kee-Man ChuahORCID
    916–931

    Article ID: 113884    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9699
    675  (Abstract) 428  (Download)

    Abstract: Feminism plays a crucial role in advancing gender equality and social justice. Among others, magazines are critical in shaping public understanding of feminism. Metaphors in feminist discourse enrich expressions and shape societal attitudes. Existing studies focus on newspapers, literary works, and social media, while magazines remain underexplored. This study investigates how voice metaphors in women’s magazines from the United States and China... More

  • Article

    Exploring EFL Writers' Authorial Voice in Academic Discussions: A Graduation-Based Appraisal Analysis

    Lien-Huong VoORCID, Long Viet LeORCID
    932–946

    Article ID: 113202    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.8873
    923  (Abstract) 744  (Download)

    Abstract: Authorial voice, one of those constructs that shapes how writers establish their stance with scholarly discourse, lies within the centrality of academic writing. While extensively studied in Applied Linguistics, authorial voice has been primarily explored through stance markers, personal pronouns, and engagement strategies, with relatively little attention given to its construction through the Graduation system of the Appraisal framework within... More

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    Inclusion or Illusion? A Critical Content Analysis of Global Citizenship Concepts in Jordanian EFL Textbooks

    Emad Khlaif QublanORCID, Ruba Fahmi BatainehORCID
    947–957

    Article ID: 113854    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9667
    637  (Abstract) 399  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explores the presence and portrayal of global citizenship concepts in the Jordanian EFL textbook, High Note 11, using the Oxfam Global Citizenship Education Framework. This framework outlines three key dimensions of global citizenship: knowledge and understanding, skills, and values and attitudes. Through a qualitative content analysis, the authors examined all utterances in the textbook to assess the integration of these global... More

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    Investigating the Effect of Language Anxiety on Writing Fluency and Writing Accuracy

    Luan Tuyen ChauORCID, Huong Thu Thi NguyenORCID, Khanh Xuan NguyenORCID
    958–975

    Article ID: 113708    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9492
    1505  (Abstract) 713  (Download)

    Abstract: Writing in a second language is a demanding task for many student writers. Although the relationship between writing anxiety and written performance is well-documented, few studies have explored this connection from a process-oriented perspective. The present study investigates the relationship between writing anxiety, writing fluency, and writing accuracy, and further examines how anxiety relates to writing fluency. To this end, we analyzed the... More

  • Article

    Integrating BERT Representations and Psycholinguistic Features for Emotion Recognition in Clinical Texts

    Yiqing XuORCID, Zalizah Awang LongORCID, Djoko Budiyanto SetyohadiORCID
    976–989

    Article ID: 113847    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9660
    747  (Abstract) 506  (Download)

    Abstract: In clinical texts, recognizing emotions is crucial for monitoring mental health, though it is still a tough task because of the way language is used and the particular terms in this field. The hybrid framework suggested in this research uses ClinicalBERT for context and LIWC and the NRC Emotion Lexicon for psycholinguistic features to help improve multi-label emotion classification in clinical narratives. The data has been de-identified and... More

  • Article

    Prose Style of Kadzhikumar Shabdanuly in Kazakh Literature

    Aikerim MursalORCID, Alua Tanzharikova, Sharapat Abisheva, Aitkul Dossybayeva, Salikha Kh. Yussimbayeva, Assemzhan Zhaparova, Aray Zhundibayeva
    990–1001

    Article ID: 113377    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9093
    693  (Abstract) 409  (Download)

    Abstract: This article examines the prose style of Kadzhikumar Shabdanuly, one of the significant representatives of modern Kazakh literature. Particular attention is paid to the stylistic and genre characteristics of his works, including the figurative system, plot composition, use of national color and lexical and stylistic devices. The purpose of the study is to determine his contribution of Kadzhikumar Shabdanuly to the development of Kazakh... More

  • Article

    Show Up and Turn Up in American English and British English: A Multi-Method Analysis Using COCA and BNC

    Namkil KangORCID, Eun Hee KimORCID
    1002–1013

    Article ID: 113653    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9432
    1593  (Abstract) 343  (Download)

    Abstract: This article investigates the relationship between the terms show up and turn up in the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) and the British National Corpus (BNC). In the COCA, the terms exhibit a 25% similarity in ranking, while in the BNC, this similarity is 14.28%. In terms of genre-specific usage, show up and turn up are most distant in the fiction genre in the COCA, while in the BNC, they are furthest apart in the spoken genre.... More

  • Article

    Translanguaging and Learning Motivation: Influence on the academic achievement among English language learners at Public Higher Education Institutions in Sulu

    Farrah Carlson TandihORCID
    1014–1032

    Article ID: 113664    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9444
    1505  (Abstract) 564  (Download)

    Abstract: This study explored the influence of translanguaging practices and motivational levels on the academic performance of English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Sulu during the academic year 2024–2025. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 200 purposively selected participants. The analysis involved the use of weighted means, standard deviations,... More

  • Article

    Saudi Students’ Attitudes towards Chinese as a Foreign Language

    Fahd Shehail AlalwiORCID
    1033–1042

    Article ID: 113706    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9488
    1170  (Abstract) 580  (Download)

    Abstract: The present study explored Saudi Arab university students' attitudes toward learning Chinese as a Foreign Language. As part of Vision 2030, the integration of Mandarin aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s global engagement, particularly with China. Given that the Chinese language and culture are relatively unfamiliar to Saudi Arabs, this study aimed to explore the attitudes of Saudi youth toward them. Using a quantitative approach, the study surveyed... More

  • Article

    Comparative Analysis of the Linguistic and Philological Contributions of Shamgali Sarybaev and Eugene Nida

    Araily Bakitovna BalaevaORCID, Zhazira Issakyzy IssayevaORCID, Lyazzat Turgynovna AlimtayevaORCID, Marzhan Darkhanovna TaldybayevaORCID, Magzhan Saule MagzhankyzyORCID, Sholpan Pernekulovna Karsybekova
    1043–1053

    Article ID: 113729    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9513
    696  (Abstract) 567  (Download)

    Abstract: In the context of modern linguistics and teaching methods, studying the continuity of scientific approaches by outstanding linguists remains highly relevant. This article presents a comparative analysis of the theories and methodologies of two prominent scholars: American linguist Eugene Albert Nida and Kazakh linguist and educator Shamgali Kharesuly Sarybayev. For the first time, their works are analyzed in parallel to reveal common ideas and... More

  • Article

    A Prosodic Account of Arabic Construct State: Evidence from Active Participles

    Ayman YasinORCID, Ibtisam HusseinORCID, Nahla AlShalabiORCID, Henene LahianiORCID
    1054–1066

    Article ID: 113566    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9324
    1363  (Abstract) 412  (Download)

    Abstract: There are well-known approaches to the analysis of Construct State (CS) such as N-to-D movement, remnant movement and N-to-Spec movement. Although these approaches have accounted for the properties of CSs, they have been criticized by a considerable number of linguists for several problematic issues. This paper attempts to find out a prosodic account of the construct state in Arabic. It brings about new evidence for a prosodic account from... More

  • Article

    On the Emergence of the Paradigm of Cause Markers from Prepositions in English: A Grammaticalization Perspective

    Eunmi KimORCID
    1067–1084

    Article ID: 113787    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9585
    547  (Abstract) 505  (Download)

    Abstract: This study traces the grammaticalization processes that lead to the paradigm of cause-encoding prepositions. The objectives of this paper are (i) to trace the emergence of cause from the prepositions by, at, with, and about; (ii) to examine the mechanisms and principles in their grammaticalization processes; and (iii) to account for their unidirectional semantic changes. Using the synchrony-for-diachrony approach within grammaticalization theory... More

  • Article

    Lexical Choices and Gendered Ideologies: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Film Reviews of Barbie

    Zhishu Lin, Siti Aishah binti Hj Mohammad RaziORCID, LingYann Wong, Chenwei Ma
    1085–1100

    Article ID: 113846    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9659
    1512  (Abstract) 691  (Download)

    Abstract: As part of a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) project, which focuses on a case study, this study examines how lexical choices influence gendered ideologies through a study of film reviews of Barbie (2003). The study looks at the language employed in critiques and how gender roles, stereotypes, and feminist themes are written and spoken in the discourse of the film. It looks at how Barbie and Ken get empowered and how Ken is subordinated through... More

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    Japanese Dative Passive Structure

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    Article ID: 113656    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9436
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    Abstract: Foreign languages in higher education are increasingly diverse, one of which is Japanese language learning. This is so that language learners have enough capital to compete in a multilingual global world. Language learning is a process where learners perform a language activity in accordance with the language rules they learn. These differences in linguistic rules need to be considered by language teachers and learners. Based on the differences... More

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    Muhammad Yunus AnisORCID
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    Article ID: 113592    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9360
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    Abstract: This article examines the word formation process of Arabic and Bahasa Indonesia comparatively from the point of view of corpus linguistics in morphological approach. Arabic as one of the Semitic language families has a distinctive character in word formation. This can be seen in the process of word formation through five important stages, namely: 1) inflection, (2) derivation, (3) allomorphy, (4) abbreviations - acronyms, and (5) compounding.... More