Journal Archives
2025 · 3
Keeping up with Industry: Understanding the Evolving Professional Communication Needs in Asia
The Asian workplace is a dynamic environment with ever-evolving contexts and fast-paced changes (Du-Babcock & Bhatia, 2013; Tonby et al., 2020). Asia has also been mistakenly viewed as one market with one context and cul…
Culture and the Art of Making Oral Presentations
This article aimed to study the predictors of how Singaporeans/Malaysians of Chinese origin evaluate oral presentations, based on factors which provide informational input on emotions, namely eye contact, voice, facial e…
Beyond the University: The Importance of Internships to Bridge the Gap for English Majors in Professional Communication
This longitudinal study explores the efficacy of an internship program designed for English majors, with the goal of enhancing students’ professional competencies through a seamless integration of academic learning and p…
What Assertive Communication Means for Gen Z and Why Do They Need the Skills?
Professional communication skills courses are developed with the intention to prepare students for the workplace. To ensure and enhance relevance and workplace readiness, theoretical frameworks on situated learning (Brow…
Essential Attributes of Professional Communication Educators
In the search for suitable educators to teach professional communication courses, it is essential to recognize the importance that these teachers assume in preparing graduates to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. This…
Exploring the Dark Triad's Impact on Second Language Burnout: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Over the past four decades, numerous studies have explored the relationship between the Big Five Personality Traits and second language (L2) learning outcomes. However, there is limited research on the impact of undesira…
A Systematic Review of Research Engagement in TESOL Teacher Preparation: Pathways for Research-based Teacher Education
This systematic review provided an overview of the characteristics of empirical studies on research-based practices, nature of these practices, and their reported outcomes in the context of pre-service English language t…
Equipping Language Teachers with the Digital Literacy to Support Student Learning in and Beyond Classrooms
As digital technologies continue to evolve and improve, and the range of language learning resources available continues to expand, it becomes more important that language teachers possess both the digital literacy to ef…
Assessment of English as a Lingua Franca and Its Principles: A Research Synthesis
Despite the burgeoning interest in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), there is scant research on the principles that can inform ELF assessment. To address this gap, this mixed-methods research synthesis sought to review a…
How Can Language Teachers Help Their Students Avoid Withdrawing from the Language Course? A Self-Determination Theory Perspective
Student withdrawal from second language (L2) courses is a common challenge in higher education, often attributed to individual differences or course structure. However, less attention has been paid to the role of languag…
Rethinking Oral Communication Materials: Learner-Informed Coursebook Design in EFL Higher Education Contexts
English oral communication is an essential skill for students’ academic achievement and social integration. Despite its pivotal role in facilitating academic participation and enabling engagement in global contexts, it r…