Forum for Linguistic Studies

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Lexical chunks have garnered increasing attention in second language acquisition, and their essential role in enhancing high school students’ writing competency has been well-documented. However, the relationship between a theme-based lexical approach and English writing fluency and accuracy among vocational and technical college students remains underexplored. Addressing this gap, the present study investigated the effects... More

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This study examines the stress patterns of loanwords in Bedouin Jordanian Arabic (BJA) through an Optimality Theory framework. It analyzes a dataset of thirty-four words, including monosyllabic, disyllabic, and polysyllabic forms. The analysis is conducted in two phases: first, evaluating the data based on metrical parameters to verify earlier findings; and second, applying the Optimality... More

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Gender representation always plays a pivotal role in English language teaching-learning materials due to the presence and portrayal of male and female characters as well as the mode of activities and dialogues attributed to each gender. This study explores gender representation in the Grade Six English for Today (EfT) textbook in Bangladesh focusing on a... More

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This study investigates the impact of emotional intelligence and psychological capital on reducing burnout among Chinese elementary EFL teachers, with implications for fostering quality education. It explores their interrelationships and predictive roles in teacher burnout. Surveys were administered to 80 participants, assessing burnout, emotional intelligence, and psychological capital. Descriptive statistics showed mean scores of 45.84... More

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This was a qualitative research study that explores the type of workshops that facilitate inspired participation and sustainable knowledge construction among Education, Language, and Social Sciences teachers by looking at the longer-term effects beyond the sessions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty-five teaching professionals who have experienced more than six years for rich narratives regarding... More

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Personal names are fundamental linguistic and social markers that influence identity, self-perception, and societal interactions. This study examines the attitudes of Jordanian university students toward uncommon Arabic personal names, focusing on their perceptions of the social and psychological implications of these names. A dataset of unusual Arabic names was extracted from the University of Jordan... More

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This research paper presents a sociolinguistic analysis of speeches, with a focus on the persuasive writing techniques used by speechwriters. It compares the approaches of Kazakh speechwriter Abish Kekilbayev and American speechwriter Jonathan Edward Favreau, examining their contributions to political communication and the shaping of public opinion. The aim of this study is to explore... More

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This study explores the patterns of broken plurals in Najdi Arabic (NA) and analyzes their morphophonological characteristics. Data were collected from native NA speakers, and the accuracy of broken plural forms was judged by three additional native speakers. The analysis is framed through the theory of prosodic morphology, which posits that morphological templates are shaped... More

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In the field of learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), behaviors that undermine progress are known as self-defeating behaviors. These actions and attitudes create obstacles in acquiring the language and reflect a complicated mix of emotions and thoughts. Often, these issues arise after facing ongoing difficulties or tough situations, causing feelings of despair and... More

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This systematic review examines how linguistic structures influence the interpretation of satisfaction surveys within professional training contexts. Guided by Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and the Theory of Discourse Evaluation (TDE), this study analyzes 39 empirical articles published between 2018 and 2024 in Scopus-indexed journals. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, studies were systematically identified, screened, and synthesized,... More

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This study examines the influence of classicism on Albanian dramaturgy, focusing on Etëhem Haxhiademi and Gjergj Fishta, two key playwrights who integrated classical principles within a national literary and theatrical context. While classicism emerged in 17th- and 18th-century Europe, its adaptation in Albanian tragedy followed a unique trajectory shaped by national concerns and socio-political transformations.... More

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Modern linguistic research emphasizes the national and cultural aspects of language, recognizing it as an integral part of culture that reflects historical insights into a nation’s mentality and the dynamics of linguistic community development. In this context, phraseological units serve as a significant source of cultural information, embodying traditions, rituals, and stable models of world... More

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The epistemological transformation of literary studies in the context of digital humanities and the post-humanities shift challenges traditional hermeneutic paradigms, requiring a fundamental reconsideration of literariness, authorship, and textuality. This article explores the impact of distant reading and computational methodologies on contemporary literary analysis, particularly within postcolonial and feminist criticism. By integrating large-scale textual analysis... More

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This study investigates English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ perspectives on using ChatGPT for English morphology and syntax learning tasks. Data were collected from 24 EFL learners enrolled in an English Morphology and Syntax course at a university in Jakarta, Indonesia, through weekly progress reports and a focus group discussion. The findings reveal that... More

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This study meticulously explores the manifestations of religious intertextuality within Al-Afdhaliyyat, a collection of correspondences authored by Abu Al-Qasim Ali Ibn Munjab Ibn Sulaiman, widely esteemed as Ibn Al-Sayrafi. As a distinguished literary figure of the Fatimid era in Egypt, Ibn Al-Sayrafi’s oeuvre provides a fertile ground for investigating the intricate dynamics of intertextual interactions.... More

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This article analyzes the linguistic topics and themes present in 33 Google articles about Squid Game Season 2, utilizing big data techniques in Python. Seven different methods were employed to uncover linguistic patterns, identifying season as the most frequently used keyword, followed by game, squid, Netflix, and games. The prominence of season  emerged as both... More

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This article provides an in-depth similarity analysis of the phrases get on with and continue with using data from the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA), the British National Corpus (BNC), and ChatGPT. A key finding is that in COCA, the two phrases share a 33.33% similarity in ranking analysis, whereas in BNC, their similarity... More

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This article inquires into the philosophies of language of Plato and Zhuangzi while placing special emphasis on the delicate and complex interplay between the ways they understand language and their worldviews and writing methods. It is argued that Plato is a linguistic realist who assumes language reflects an objective reality. Zhuangzi, in contrast, is a... More

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This study focuses on the song “Bayar, Bayar, Bayar” in order to understand how its lyrics negotiate and articulate issues of power within a given sociocultural setting. Using critical discourse analysis (CDA) as the framework, this study attempts to demonstrate how language can be both a reflection and a determinant of social systems and structures.... More

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This study aims to identify the moves used by hotel managers in responding to positive reviews shared by satisfied customers on Booking.com in Saudi Arabia. Most of the previous studies explored the hotel responses to the negative reviews of the dissatisfied customers because the higher impact they have on the image, reputation, and booking rates.... More

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This research examines gender representation in Jordanian magazine speech using the terms Jameela (beautiful), Rozana (rose), and Mustakilah (independent). This qualitative study explores these terms’ language patterns, contextual meanings, and gender representation implications. The study corpus includes 2021–2022 Jordanian magazines of diverse genres and demographics. Document analysis examines linguistic and gender themes in the text.... More

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This study examines the integration of technology into English language training exploring various experiences and benefits. This research delineates the challenges that must be overcome to integrate technology into language learning. Data is collected using the interview approach from 6 participants using purposive sampling technique. This qualitative study aims to gather data about the advantages,... More

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The main purpose of this paper is to describe and recognize the special characteristics of the passive in the German language (Besonderheiten des Passivs: Passivsatz ohne Subjekt; Passive mit Modalverben im Nebensatz). This research investigated two languages, two systems, and two structures, and by describing them, the researcher discussed the differences and similarities between these... More

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This article examines the rapid emergence of new words in the Kazakh language, often described as a “neology boom.” The 21st century has brought significant linguistic shifts, fueled by Kazakhstan’s evolving political, cultural, and social landscape. This phenomenon, sometimes referred to as a “neological explosion,” reflects the country’s broader transformation and the increasing dynamism of... More

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In contrast to constructions with single modals, the double-modal pattern is known to be a rare syntactic process. This investigation examines the use of double modals (DMs) in the Buraydawi variety of Najdi Arabic (BNA). Previous studies state that Standard Arabic (SA) modals are in two categories: modals and semi-modals. Yet, only some of the... More

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This article explores the structural and functional characteristics of metaphors in the poetic language of zhyrau, who played a pivotal role in shaping Kazakh national consciousness and identity. The study investigates metaphors not only as stylistic devices but also as essential cognitive and discursive structures rooted in historical, social, and cultural contexts. Drawing on cognitive,... More

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This study examines the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven (AI-driven) personalized learning strategies in enhancing cognitive skills and language proficiency in medical education. By integrating AI tools into practical scenarios, such as clinical simulations and patient interactions, the research highlights AI’s potential to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and personalized learning experiences. A mixed-methods approach, combining pre-... More

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This study examined the formal communication habits of 120 university students at a rural institution in 2024, on the Moodle Discussion forum. This qualitative research used a comprehensive methodology combing case study approaches with thematic and critical discourse analysis to examine verbification in contemporary English language among university students. The theory of diffusion of innovation... More

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This study examines how native English speakers and Korean learners of English use the negative to-infinitive forms not to and to not in formal writing and informal speech. The analysis focused on three aspects: overall frequency of each form, variation across modalities, and differences between the two speaker groups. Results show that native speakers adjust... More

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This study explores the perceptions of diploma students regarding professional English courses at the Applied College at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their relevance, teaching methods, challenges, and impact on workplace readiness. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy under Vision 2030, English proficiency has become vital for employability in fields such as... More

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Portfolio assessment method (PAM) is essential to language learning as an assessment method, but very easy to overlook where paper-based tests are the main assessment tool, and the PAM can be more complex to assess learning than paper-based test. The present study explored the application and effect of the portfolio assessment method (PAM) on Japanese-learning... More

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This article explores the influence of biblical teachings on selected IsiZulu idiomatic expressions. It addresses a gap in the existing literature on the transformative effects of Christianity and the Bible on the IsiZulu language. Through the theoretical lenses of hermeneutics and the adoption of document analysis as a qualitative research technique, this research investigates the... More

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English language education has been prioritized by the Mongolian government since 1990 when Mongolia transitioned from socialism to democracy. Recently, the Ministry of Education has announced that it is planning to commence teaching English in grade 3 at the primary level in public schools from the academic year of 2025–2026, a change from the current... More

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Novels serve as an accessible and enjoyable medium to enhance linguistic skills, including vocabulary expansion, comprehension, and an understanding of different linguistic expressions. The immersive nature of storytelling captivates readers, allowing them to connect with characters and narratives on an emotional level, which encourages sustained interest in the activity. This paper explores the application of... More

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This study explores mythopoetics as both a subject and a method of literary research, offering a comprehensive analysis of its conceptual foundations, contemporary interpretations, and interdisciplinary applications. By examining the term’s evolution and the semiotic approaches used to define it, the article underscores the significance of mythopoetics in understanding the interplay between myth and literature.... More

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This study investigates the efficacy, cultural relevance, and ethical implications of AI-driven vocabulary learning tools through a mixed-methods approach combining a PRISMA-guided systematic review of 58 studies and controlled experiments across six global contexts. Results demonstrate that AI tools significantly outperform traditional methods, with a pooled Cohen’s d of 0.61 (95% CI: 0.52–0.70) for retention... More

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This paper examines a well-known Arabic phonological phenomenon called grammatical reasoning. The study addresses four forms of reasoning in the Arabic Case system: alleviating, heaviness, meaning-carrying, and adjacency. The study categorizes the data linguistically and phonologically adopting a descriptive qualitative methodology by presenting a sample of Quranic verses carrying the target reasoning forms. The study... More

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The rise of social media has dramatically reshaped language practices worldwide, introducing new linguistic phenomena, including internet slang, which have become a significant part of digital communication. While internet slang has been widely studied in Western contexts, there is limited research on its use within Arab-speaking countries, particularly in Jordan. Given the growing prominence of... More

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This study provides a critical examination of hermeneutic methodologies in language and translation, with a focused analysis on their application to classical literature. While existing research has explored translation theory extensively, few studies have systematically investigated the intersection between hermeneutics and translation, particularly concerning classical texts. This gap motivates the present research, which employs a... More

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The teaching and learning of grammar have been posing challenges in language instruction for many years. Diverse theoretical perspectives have led to several approaches, methods and techniques/strategies for teaching and learning grammar. This paper explores the potential significance of metacognitive strategies among the language learners to enhance their grammar skills and accuracy in writing and... More

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This study investigates the phenomenon of family-school partnership practices and their contributions to language development through reading participation of Chinese preschool children, using Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory and application-based models of language development, especially concerning the domain of social interaction and language skills development. This study utilises an integrated reading programme that merges the home and... More

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Minimal pairs play a crucial role in phonetics and phonology by identifying phonemic contrasts and delineating the boundaries between distinct phonemes. Their importance lies in illustrating how two sounds function as separate phonemes within a given language. This study explores the structural and functional significance of consonant minimal pairs of nouns and verbs in Xitsonga,... More

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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of motivation in English language learning in a Saudi context. Motivation is one of the basic elements in the learning and teaching process, and one of the basic conditions upon which the achievement of the goal of the learning depends. This study adopted a quantitative... More

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Reading is one of the foremost components in English education that determines the general level of English mastery as well as the literacy level in the respective language. However, there is a gap between the fluency of reading in the rural readers who reside in the countryside and their urban counterparts. The main focus of... More

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The border between Indonesia and Timor Leste presents a rich and complex sociolinguistic landscape, shaped by centuries of historical, cultural, and economic interactions between communities on both sides. This study investigates the vitality of local languages in the border regions using a linguistic landscape approach, with a particular focus on the presence and function of... More

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This paper explores the representation of colonialism in the works of William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, focusing on The Tempest, Othello, Tamburlaine the Great, and Doctor Faustus. Using postcolonial theoretical frameworks, the study investigates how these plays both reflect and critique early modern England’s imperial ambitions. Marlowe’s Tamburlaine and Doctor Faustus depict the era’s expansionist... More

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The vocabulary of color holds a significant place in artistic expression, particularly in poetic texts, where it serves as both an image and a symbol. Despite its prevalence, the multidimensional analysis of how poets utilize color remains underexplored. This article investigates coloristic motifs in the works of two distinguished poets: Seamus Heaney, the Irish Nobel... More

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The present study investigates the semantics of the comitative preposition maʿa ‘with’ in Jordanian Arabic (JA). It aims to examine how the preposition has the potentiality to denote a primary comitative sense in addition to other secondary comitative ones as a means of coding particular semantic thematic roles of the accompanee and the companion with... More

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In the contemporary world, Popular Culture played a significant role in shaping modern English communication. Many cultural artifacts like music, movies, social media, memes and cultural trends have influenced the modern vocabulary, expressions and social interactions. The present review examines the impact of contemporary culture, commonly referred to as “popular culture”, on our daily lives,... More

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The development of the second language (L2) learners’ competence in verb classes and their features is one of the most challenging aspects of language acquisition. It is strongly influenced by instruction, L1 lexical aspects, and L2 learners’ semantic cognition. This study examined the second language acquisition difficulty of the semantic aspect of six verb classes... More

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The current study explores the application of Grice’s Maxim of Quantity in Sara Nović’s True Biz to investigate linguistic and identity conflict in and around the Deaf community. The study highlights how language acts as both a limit, and capacity for independence in Deaf-hearing interactions, using qualitative textual analysis through Gricean pragmatics and disability discourse.... More

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This study aims to systematically review the existing literature on Project-Based Learning (PBL) in English language classrooms in China. It explores the adoption, effectiveness, challenges, and strategies for implementing PBL in Chinese educational settings, focusing on both linguistic and non-linguistic outcomes. The study also examines the specific factors influencing the successful integration of PBL into... More

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The primary objective of this study was to analyze the contemporary trends in phonological awareness (PA) research by examining ten selected articles and gaining a comprehensive understanding of this field. The data for this study were gathered from articles available in Google Scholar and ResearchGate-indexed journals, resulting in the selection of ten relevant articles published... More

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The current study investigates the grammatical, rhetorical, and semantic relationship between the introduction of Surat As-Saffat and the textual structures forming the Surah. It assumes that the introduction verses are richly loaded with lexical and grammatical meanings. The title of the study, “Grammatical and Semantic Relationship between the Introduction of Surat As-Saffat and Its Textual... More

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Extensive reading is a pedagogical approach that emphasizes reading for pleasure, allowing learners to choose texts that align with their interests and target language proficiency. However, two significant challenges hinder its effectiveness: the complexity of texts, which often limits comprehension, and vocabulary constraints, which impede students’ engagement with reading materials. This study explores students’ perceptions... More

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The overall purpose of this study is to analyze sentences that are devoted to the description of the ‘throng of bearded men’, i.e., the Puritans in the introductory chapter ‘The Prison Door’ from Hawthorne’s The Scarlet letter (1850) (source text (ST)) as a literary text, from a linguistic point of view in order to find... More

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This study compares strategies employed by Vietnamese and American speakers in responding to congratulations, focusing on how power dynamics, social relationships, and cultural norms influence these responses. By examining these cultural differences, the research aims to shed light on how communicative behavior varies in different societal contexts. The research employs a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative... More

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The rapid integration of technology into educational assessment has revolutionized the evaluation of English speaking proficiency. Computer-based English speaking tests (CBESTs) have emerged as scalable and efficient solutions, which offer enhanced consistency and accessibility in high-stakes and large-scale testing contexts. However, existing studies on CBESTs have primarily focused on specific aspects of their design, implementation,... More

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This study investigates the collaborative dynamics between language practitioners and financial term specialists in translating financial terminology from English into Tshivenḓa. Grounded in South Africa’s constitutional mandate to promote linguistic equity, the research addresses systemic gaps in cross-disciplinary collaboration that hinder the development of accurate, culturally relevant financial terminology. Employing a qualitative approach,... More

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This research investigates the impact of digital storytelling as a pedagogical modality to enhance the speaking and writing skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A review of secondary sources indicates that educators have increasingly integrated digital storytelling with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, thereby improving the feasibility of these methods to bolster EFL... More

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This study aims to identify the use of the word Allah ‘God’in Jordanian spoken Arabic and its pragmatic functions. The ethnography of communication method, as proposed by Gumperz and Hymes, alongside Speech Act Theory and Politeness Theory were adopted to collect the data for this study. The data, gathered with the help of six native-speaking... More

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Typical research in the field of English as a Foreign Language has increasingly examined the influence of cognitive factors, particularly working memory capacity (WMC) and phonological short-term memory (PSTM), on second language learning. However, empirical investigations into the effects of WMC and PSTM on second language writing, particularly in real-world contexts involving Arabic-speaking learners, remain... More

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This paper tested the impact of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on speaking skills. The study was conducted in India. It involved first-year ESP (English for Specific Purposes) learners of MBA at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. It is observed that there is a paucity of empirical research on NLP strategies... More

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This study investigates the developmental trajectory and order of acquisition of Arabic-derived nominal forms—specifically agentive, instrumental, and locative nouns—among 54 Saudi Arabic-speaking children aged 4 to 10 years. Using a sentence completion task, children were prompted to derive novel noun forms from triliteral Form I Arabic verbs. Results revealed a clear developmental sequence in the... More

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Metaphors in non-literary writing give a sincere reflection of thought and culture. However, recent studies on conceptual metaphor have addressed its use in blogs and newspapers to describe harsh times or negative things (i.e., obesity, cancer, COVID-19, etc.). Thus, this study aims to explore how Saudi journalists conceptualize football in news headlines drawn from a Saudi sports... More

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Besides the basic SVO word permutation in Jordanian Arabic (JA), other marked word orders exist: VSO and VOS. This paper examines the derivation of these different word permutations in terms of the nature, distributional properties, and position(s) the subject surfaces in. Two theoretical frameworks are advocated for this end: Chomsky’s minimalist framework and Rizzi’s rich... More

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Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals communicate with signs such as hand signals, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. This medium of communication is called sign language, which is a non-verbal, visual means of communication. However, some non-deaf and non-hard-of-hearing individuals do not understand sign language; those who understand it use it to communicate with deaf and... More

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The adaptation of Arabic words in Tagalog was a dormant issue in Tagalog lexicography until Jean-Paul G. Potet documented these borrowings twelve years ago. In this paper, we give an account of the relation between the Arabic and Tagalog sound systems. There are major differences and minor similarities between the two languages. Of Arabic's 29 consonants,... More

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While the negative effects of language learning anxiety (LLA) on both language learning exercises and the cognitive learning strategies (CLS) associated with language learning have been thoroughly investigated, the effects of LLA on CLS and whether CLS, as a moderating variable, regulates the correlation between LLA and academic performance are yet to be scrutinized. In... More

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The link between Critical Thinking (CT) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education has been extensively studied in the literature. However, there is a lack of research on investigating the integration of CT activities in EFL education at Saudi Arabian universities. Building on current research highlighting the relationship between language proficiency and cognitive development,... More

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Compound is in Albanian (fjalë e pëbërë) are the words that are compounding by two or more simple words that are compounding in one word and as it can has one or more meaning. In language we have some kinds of compound words and the aim of this analyses of studies is for to corporate... More

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Academic writing is often perceived as objective and impersonal; however, writers strategically use language to convey evaluative stance and engage readers. While much research has focused on stance in expert academic genres, relatively less is known about how student writers—particularly those using English as a foreign language—employ stance markers in their academic texts. This study... More

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The settlement of divorce cases for Muslims in Indonesia is carried out through syari’ah courts. This study aims to investigate the schematic structures of the talaq divorce case examination and their linguistic realizations in the syari’ah courtroom. A descriptive qualitative design was applied in this study. The data were collected through observation, interviews, and text analysis with... More

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Regular access and exposure to authentic written material is essential for learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) or second language (ESL) beyond the intermediate level, thus necessitating the determination of the vocabulary size required for comprehension of such material. Most research into the effect of text coverage on comprehension has used small corpora,... More

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The study of discourse and stylistics plays a crucial role in realizing how language is used across different communicative settings. These fields helps students to analyze both spoken and written discourses in relation to structure, meaning, and social function. However, many existing university syllabi remain static, failing to reflect modern improvements and shifting priorities in... More

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Emotions, as a form of expression of human inner feelings, play a vital role in teachers' professional development and affect the sense of professional identity. The current study, aims at identifying factors influencing teachers' emotional expression and management; exploring the effects of emotional triggers on teachers' professional identity; and analyzing the effects of Chinese University English... More

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This study examines the pedagogical value of Event-Based Learning (EBL) in interpreter training, focusing on its impact on interpreting learners. Grounded in experiential and situated learning theories, it explores how structured communicative events such as mock conferences, talk shows, and company visits enhance interpreting competence. Twenty undergraduate students joined a four-week EBL program, taking roles... More

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This study examined the impact of explicit instruction on the development of appropriate complaint strategies among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Specifically, it focused on students' ability to produce both direct and indirect complaints in various social and academic contexts. Given the importance of pragmatic competence in effective communication, the study aimed to determine... More

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This paper examines the linguistic strategies employed by Ismail Kadare in one of his most significant literary works, focusing in particular on the dynamic relationship the author establishes with his own narrative. Central to this relationship is the infiltration of the narrative voice into what is termed “enunciation,” whereby the boundaries between author, extradiegetic narrator, and... More

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Online learning platforms have emerged as transformative tools in the realm of education, offering significant benefits to both teaching and learning processes. These platforms allow educators to effectively deliver course content through a range of digital technologies, including computers, tablets, and interactive software. Such integration not only modernizes the instructional approach but also broadens access... More