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TESOL Communications (TC) is a fully double-blind peer-reviewed international journal published by Clifford Media International. As the sister journal to the International Journal of TESOL Studies (Scopus), TC serves as a bridge between research and practice in the field of English language teaching and learning. The journal is dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue between researchers and practitioners by providing a platform for sharing innovative, research-informed practices and practitioner-led insights. It focuses on the practical implications of current theories and research, featuring articles that present practice-oriented studies, reflective teaching practices, and collaborative projects between educators and researchers.
TESOL Communications emphasizes contributions that address real-world challenges in English language education, including innovations in curriculum design, professional development for educators, the integration of technology into teaching and learning, and culturally responsive pedagogies. The journal also welcomes submissions that explore classroom-based research, action research, and strategies for fostering multilingual and multicultural learning environments. By highlighting the dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences, TC aims to support the professional growth of educators, advance the field of TESOL, and strengthen the connections between research and classroom practice.
TC is an Open Access journal and all published papers are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0. Users have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles in this journal, or to use them for any other lawful purpose. Authors retain copyrights and full publishing rights without restrictions.
There are no article processing charges or submission charges applicable to authors.
Special Issue Title
Ecologies of English in Southeast Asia: Rethinking Where and How Language Learning Happens
(Download the full CFP here)
Guest Editors
Daron Benjamin Loo
Chang Siew Lee
Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Objectives and Focus
The key objectives of this special issue are:
a. To examine educational environments as ecologies for English language learning
b. To illuminate the localized nature of English language learning among K-12 and university students
c. To inform pedagogical decisions in light of contextual realities
Potential Topics
a. Student affordances for learning in an ecological sense
b. Incidental learning of the English language
c. Teacher or practitioner support for incidental learning or learning through the broader environment
d. Sociocultural influences on informal learning
Expected Contributions
-Research articles
-Voices from the classroom
-Teacher-expert dialogues
Timeline
A proposed schedule for the special issue, including:
-Call for papers announcement: August 11, 2025
-Submission of proposal deadline: September 15, 2025
-Announcement of acceptance for proposals: By October 15, 2025
-Submission of manuscript deadline: Until March 31, 2026
-Peer review and revision timeline: April to July 2026
-Final editing and checking: August 2026
-Final decision and publication schedule: September 2026
Proposals should be emailed to daronloo@ums.edu.my before or by 15 September 2025.