Vol. 68 No. 4 (2026): July-August

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The July–August 2026 issue of the Journal of English Language Teaching (Vol. 68, No. 4) presents a diverse collection of research and scholarly perspectives on contemporary English language education. Its contributions examine English-medium instruction and students’ academic experiences, L1 influence on Kurdish learners’ interlanguage, intercultural communication strategies among Thai university students, and approaches to reducing speaking anxiety among first-generation ESL learners. The issue also explores forensic linguistics as a pedagogical resource, teacher self-perception and professional performance, teacher identity in digital learning spaces, and the evolving paradigms of World Englishes. A book review on translanguaging further extends the issue’s emphasis on multilingual and inclusive pedagogies.

Published: 26-08-2026

Front Matter

  • Front Matter

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/75s2k707

Editorial

  • Editorial

    G. Suvarna Lakshmi
    2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/q9rgqv78

Research Articles

  • College Students’ Perspectives on the Role of English in their Academics

    Puneet Narang
    3-11
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/ej1azm09

  • Idiosyncratic Rules among Kurdish Intermediate English Learners’ Compositions: A Focus on their Interlanguage

    Golaleh Noori, Hamid Rahmani Sangani, Somayeh Karimi Haji Pamogh
    12-22
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/5382da68

  • A Qualitative Study of Thai University Students’ Reliance on Verbal Communication Strategies in Intercultural English Interactions

    Jatuporn Simmali, Muthyala Udaya
    23-30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/gt13fb52

  • Language Without Fear: Tackling Speaking Anxiety in the First-Generation ESL Learners

    Leelavathi, Ramamuni Reddy, Suvarna Lakshmi
    31-37
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/9x0qbd47

  • Exploring Language as a Means of Evidence: Forensic Linguistics in English Language Teaching

    Eyyup Yasar Kurum
    38-43
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/ma6zqa86

  • Self-Perception and Teaching Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of Cambodian EFL Teachers

    Sarorn Ren, Kimkong Heng, Saem Oeun
    44-49
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/fkbkkb64

  • From Classroom to Creator: Auto-ethnographic Reflections on Teacher Identity and Symbolic Capital in Digital Learning Spaces

    Chiranjeevi Jakkani, K. Venkat Reddy, K. Sandhya Deepthi
    50-55
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/egm7vf16

  • World Englishes, Native Speakers and English Language Teaching

    Shubhanshi Gaur, Deepti Gupta, Gopal Chandra Nayak
    56-61
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/hcrw3a15

Book Review

  • Translanguaging in English Language Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers

    Puja Kumari
    62-63
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/7m7gtt36

Announcements

  • ELTAI Research Special Interest Group

    64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/y8j2b890

Back Matter

  • Back Matter

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.66121/dp2cw009