The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL: Volume 2 Number 1 (EJALTEFL)

The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL is a refereed academic publication which aims to disseminate information, knowledge and expertise in the broad area of applied linguistics. Strong preference is given to contributions relating to second language acquisition, foreign language pedagogy, teacher training and classroom innovation. This issue includes ten articles presenting the latest research and scholarship from Singapore, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Turkey, Germany, France, China and the USA and covers important topics in the field, including:

• young learners’ metacognitive awareness about listening
• strategies and bottom-up skills approaches to L2 listening instruction
• factors affecting incidental L2 vocabulary acquisition through reading
• a social constructivist perspective on literature in the EFL classroom
• a categorization of digital games in EFL studies
• language teacher identities
• language use in international plurilingual organizations

This provides a valuable source of reference for applied linguists, teacher trainers, materials developers and practitioners in the field of EFL/ESL. It offers readers a deeper insight into current issues and practices, thereby broadening their knowledge and promoting professional development.