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