Aims and Objectives

The Journal of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (JALT) serves as a refereed scholarly publication dedicated to disseminating knowledge and expertise within the broad field of applied linguistics.

JALT's central aim is to provide a platform for:

• Sharing information on second language acquisition (SLA)
• Exploring advancements in foreign language pedagogy
• Highlighting developments in language teacher education
• Promoting innovative approaches to classroom language instruction

The journal welcomes contributions that address a wide range of topics within applied linguistics, including but not limited to:

• Issues in applied linguistics
• Assessment of writing skills
• Bilingualism and its impact on cognition
• Research in language learning and teaching
• Language testing methodologies
• Innovative uses of technology in language instruction (ITL)
• Developments in child language acquisition
• Research on second language writing
• Exploration of various reading and writing methodologies
• Teacher education programs for language instructors