About the Journal

Journal of English Language Teaching (JELT)

ISSN (Print): 0973-5208
An International, Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed, Diamond Open Access Journal

About the Journal

Journal of English Language Teaching (JELT) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed scholarly diamond open access 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 formal 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 scholarship that addresses teaching and learning across diverse educational, linguistic, and sociocultural contexts.

The journal operates under a clearly defined editorial governance structure and maintains full editorial independence in all publication decisions.

Focus and Scope

JELT publishes original, high-quality scholarly work exploring all aspects of teaching English as a second or foreign language. The journal welcomes contributions from educators, teacher trainers, researchers, and scholars at various stages of their academic careers. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • English language teaching and learning
  • Applied linguistics
  • Teacher education and professional development
  • Curriculum and materials development
  • Language assessment and evaluation
  • Classroom-based and action research
  • Innovations in pedagogy
  • Multilingual and sociocultural dimensions of ELT

Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Scholarly rigour and methodological soundness
  • Engagement with relevant literature
  • Clarity and coherence of argument
  • Contribution to professional knowledge and practice

Types of Contributions

JELT publishes:

  • Full-length theoretical or empirical research articles
  • Reports on ongoing research projects
  • Classroom-based action research studies
  • Pedagogical innovation reports grounded in theory
  • Evidence-based recommendations for teaching and teacher education
  • Book reviews relevant to English language education
  • Interviews with internationally recognised experts in English Language Teaching

Publication Frequency

JELT is published bimonthly, with six issues annually in the following cycles:

  • January–February
  • March–April
  • May–June
  • July–August
  • September–October
  • November–December

The journal follows a rolling submission policy. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year and must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions via email are not accepted.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, academic integrity, and methodological rigour. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to ethical standards.

The journal maintains full editorial independence.

Open Access Policy

JELT follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model.

  • No submission fees
  • No article processing charges (APCs)
  • No publication fees

All digital versions of published articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, in accordance with the journal’s licensing policy. This model ensures equitable dissemination of scholarship and supports unrestricted access to academic knowledge. Print copies are distributed to ELTAI members as part of the Association’s academic outreach.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles published in JELT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) licence. Under this licence, users are permitted to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Under the following conditions:

  • Attribution (BY): Appropriate credit must be given to the author(s) and the journal, including a link to the licence and indication of any changes (if applicable).
  • NonCommercial (NC): The material may not be used for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives (ND): If the material is remixed, transformed, or built upon, the modified material may not be distributed.

Proper attribution must include author name(s), article title, journal title, volume, issue, year, and DOI. To view the licence, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Digital Identification and Archiving

JELT assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all published articles to ensure persistent identification and stable citation.

The journal participates in the LOCKSS/CLOCKSS archival system to guarantee long-term digital preservation and continued accessibility of its content.

Publication Ethics and Integrity

JELT adheres to recognised standards of publication ethics and transparency in scholarly communication.

Any violation of publication ethics or conduct that compromises the integrity of the review or publication process will be treated as potential misconduct. Suspected cases are investigated in consultation with the editorial board. Appropriate action is taken in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or shared with any third party.

Publisher's Address

English Language Teachers' Association of India
D-54 Third Floor, Anandham Apartments,
156, SIDCO Nagar Main Road, Villivakkam, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India – 600049.