Founded in 1969, the English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI) is one of India's leading professional associations dedicated to the advancement of English language and literature education. Over the decades, ELTAI has built a vibrant community of teachers, researchers, teacher educators, and institutions committed to excellence in English language and literature education through professional development, collaboration, research, and innovation.

As part of its mission to promote scholarship and informed pedagogical practice, ELTAI publishes a range of peer-reviewed open access academic journals. These journals provide an inclusive platform for high-quality research, critical inquiry, and professional reflection in English language teaching, English literature, language education, educational technology, and related disciplines. They welcome contributions from both emerging and established scholars, fostering dialogue between research and practice and supporting the continuous growth of the profession.

Objectives:

The journals published by ELTAI aim to:

  • publish rigorous, original, and ethically conducted research that advances English language teaching, literary studies, and related fields;
  • bridge the gap between research and classroom practice by disseminating evidence-based pedagogical innovations and best practices;
  • provide a credible platform for teachers, researchers, and scholars to share their work with national and international audiences;
  • encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research that addresses contemporary challenges in language and literature education;
  • promote innovation in language teaching, assessment, curriculum design, educational technology, and teacher development;
  • support early-career researchers through opportunities for scholarly publication and constructive peer review; and
  • contribute to a vibrant research culture that informs educational policy, professional practice, and lifelong learning.

Through its publications, ELTAI remains committed to advancing knowledge, promoting academic excellence, and strengthening the global community of English language and literature professionals.

Explore our journals below to learn more about each publication's focus, scope, and submission guidelines.

Journals

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    Journal of English Language Teaching

    Journal of English Language Teaching (JELT)
    ISSN (Print): 0973-5208
    An International, Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed, Diamond Open Access Journal

    The Journal of English Language Teaching (JELT) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published bimonthly by the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI). Established in 1965, prior to the formation of ELTAI in 1969 and its registration in 1974, JELT has maintained uninterrupted publication for six decades.

    As the flagship publication of ELTAI, the journal provides a rigorous academic platform for research and critical inquiry in English language teaching, applied linguistics, teacher education, and related areas of English studies. It publishes original research articles, theoretical discussions, pedagogical analyses, and context-responsive studies that address English language teaching and learning across diverse educational, linguistic, and sociocultural settings.

    JELT follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model. The journal does not charge any submission, processing, or publication fees (APCs). All content is freely accessible online immediately upon publication, ensuring equitable dissemination of research. Articles are published under a Creative Commons licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing non-commercial sharing with proper attribution and no modifications. Print copies are distributed to ELTAI members as part of the Association’s academic outreach.

    The journal operates under a clearly defined editorial governance structure and maintains full editorial independence. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic integrity, methodological rigour, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.

    JELT publishes six issues annually (January–February, March–April, May–June, July–August, September–October, and November–December) and adheres to recognised standards of publication ethics and transparency in scholarly communication.

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    Journal of Teaching and Research in English Literature

    The Journal of Teaching and Research in English Literature (JTREL) (ISSN 0975-8828), established in July 2009, is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to fostering scholarly exchange among educators and researchers in the field of English literature. The journal publishes high-quality, original contributions including research articles, critical reviews, interviews with authors, poetry and short stories.

    JTREL welcomes submissions from both established scholars and emerging researchers, encouraging diverse academic perspectives. The journal is published online on a quarterly basis by the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI).

    The journal levies no submission, processing, or publication fees, ensuring unrestricted access for both authors and readers. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, and all manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s website. Submissions sent via email are no longer accepted.

  • Journal of Technology for ELT

    Journal of Technology for ELT (JTELT)

    A forum for teachers and practitioners exploring how technology can enhance English language learning.