Evaluating EFL textbooks for vocational high schools in Indonesia: A corpus-informed and lexile-based model by Diana Omega Santi, Ignatius Tri Endarto

“…This study found that the approximate text difficulty of reading passages in the coursebooks for grades 10 and 12 is slightly higher than the expected language proficiency level for vocational high school graduates. …”
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AUDIO-VISUAL TEXT AND FEATURES OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS TRANSLATION by Olga A. Kudinova, Valentina I. Kudinova

“…As a result of the analysis of the scientific material, it was suggested that the integration in the translation process of figurative expressions used in every form of the spoken discourse, especially in the audiovisual context, contributes to higher language proficiency results. Practical implications. …”
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Features of using social networks in self-learning foreign languages by O. Shumskyi

“…In conclusion, harnessing the vast potential of network technologies in foreign language self-learning facilitates language proficiency enhancement and effective development of skills across all types of language activities. …”
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Flipbook and e-learning for teaching English to elementary school teacher education students by Herlina Usman, Ika Lestari, Yulia Elfrida Yanty Siregar, Syarifa Rafiqa Rafiqa, Izlan Sentryo

“…The study highlighted the need for interventions to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, suggesting that combining effective teaching methods and digital media can enhance English language proficiency and the overall learning experience. …”
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Innovative Arabic Language Learning: Redefining Language Archetypes Using Artificial Intelligence by Hadid Asfar, Ilya Husna, Yasmadi Yasmadi, Ashabul Khairi, Karmila Suryani, Al Ikhlas, Ade Sri Madona

“…Future research could focus on the development of AI tools tailored specifically for different dialects of Arabic and investigate the long-term impact of AI on Arabic language proficiency across diverse learner demographics.…”
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Revealing the potential of ChatGPT for English language teaching: EFL preservice teachers’ teaching practicum experience by I Putu Indra Kusuma, Marianus Roni, Kadek Sintya Dewi, Gede Mahendrayana

“…Inductive thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data, and the results show that the PSTs used ChatGPT for four main purposes (innovative teaching content creation and presentation, collaborative instructional strategies, development of effective assessments, and language proficiency improvement) to improve their teaching techniques during the teaching practicums. …”
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Navigating New Beginnings: A Study of State-Level Grant Funding Support for K-12 Refugee Education by Emily R. Crawford, Juan José Reyes, Oksana Kozlova, Lisa Dorner

“…Analyses identified that districts’ biggest priorities were to support: (1) family engagement activities, (2) English Learners’ education, and (3) student English language proficiency. Meanwhile, districts’ top three areas of funding allocation went to the pre-named categories of Student Services for Els, Professional Development for Staff, and Facilitating Partnerships.…”
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Analyzing the quality evaluation of college English teaching based on probabilistic linguistic multiple-attribute group decision-making by Ruoxi Hu, Qingmao Wang

“…The evaluation combines both quantitative and qualitative methods, focusing not only on the scientific and practical aspects of teaching content but also on the improvement of students' language proficiency and overall development. A scientific evaluation system encourages teachers to refine their teaching methods, enhances teaching efficiency, and provides data support for curriculum optimization, thereby continuously improving the quality of college English teaching to meet students' academic and career development needs. …”
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Methodologische Probleme in der phonetischen Forschung des Polnischen als Fremdsprache by Alicja Derych

“…The aim of the article was to signal issues that may be met by the researchers attempting to design their studies: selecting a study group meeting specific criteria, determining their language proficiency level, proposing adequate source materials, and planning the recording phase. …”
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Adult L1 users’ attitudes towards their proficiency in written Estonian as evidence of deep-rooted language ideologies by Kristel Algvere

“… The purpose of this article is to investigate how adult L1 users of Estonian describe their written language proficiency and how their responses reflect language ideologies. …”
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Embracing diversity in adult education: creating an inclusive environment for Turkish-speaking newcomers in community settings by Emel Kiliç, Wolfgang Jacquet

“…This study aimed to explore the critical role of language proficiency and cultural understanding in the integration process, aiming to provide insights into effective integration strategies for Turkish-speaking migrants in Belgium. …”
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Development and Prospects of National Intelligent System for Testing General Language Competencies Deployed Through Neural Network Solutions by E. M. Bazanova, A. V. Gorizontova, N. N. Gribova, T. M. Chikake, A. V. Samosyuk

“…The new approach to language skills testing can be used for various purposes in higher education institutions, as well and to identify and/or confirm language proficiency of personnel in different organisations and businesses, while the principles of training and practical use of neurolinguistic models will find wide application in various fields of applied research.…”
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Assessing the Utilization of Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Ariho, Pretty

“…A smaller group suggested using educational platforms and apps that enable teachers to customize content according to their students’ language proficiency levels. The study recommended implementing peer mentoring programs where experienced technology users guide less experienced colleagues in integrating technology into their teaching practices. …”
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Duolingo in English education: Evidence-based perspectives on learning outcomes by F. Fitriani

“…This study systematically reviews 20 research articles to evaluate Duolingo’s effectiveness in fostering language proficiency, with a focus on vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, speaking, listening, and writing skills. …”
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Automatic Classification of Difficulty of Texts From Eye Gaze and Physiological Measures of L2 English Speakers by Javier Melo, Leigh Fernandez, Shoya Ishimaru

“…In this study (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N=30$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) we determined L2 speakers&#x2019; subjective difficulty while reading using language proficiency and objective text difficulty, combined with physiological data. …”
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Help-seeking for depression among Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and factors related to their intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist: a cross-sectional study by Yui Fukuda, Atsuko Taguchi, Akane Futami, Yusuke Umegaki, Pham Nguyen Quy, Toshihiko Nakajima, Akihito Uezato

“…A lower preference for coping on one’s own, greater recognition of the effectiveness of help, greater ability to make work adjustments, and a higher level of Japanese language proficiency were related to greater intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist. …”
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Barnehagelærarars refleksjonar over høgtlesing med fleirspråklege barn by Randi Høyland

“…Teachers’ reflections on the multilingual context implied evaluations of children’s skills and language proficiency in Norwegian and served as a basis for simplifying the picture book content. …”
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Dianchonair Fhéideartha an Inspreagtha in Oideachas Múinteoirí an Tumoideachais [Potential Powerful Pathways of Motivation in Immersion Teacher Education] by Caoileann Ní Dhonnchadha, Karen Ní Chlochasaigh, T.J. Ó Ceallaigh

“…Motivation is essential for attaining language proficiency and achieving long-term language teaching and learning goals. …”
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Similar Survival Between Non-Western Immigrant Patients and Danish-Born Patients with Lymphoma: A Danish Population-Based Study by Simonsen MR, Maksten EF, Jakobsen LH, Severinsen MT, Dann EJ, Frederiksen H, Niemann CU, Jørgensen JM, Clausen MR, Starklint J, Johnsen SP, El-Galaly TC, Baech J

“…However, no total causal effect of immigration status on OS was observed overall (HR: 0.94 [0.79– 1.12]) and within subtype-specific analyses, except for classical Hodgkin lymphoma.Conclusion: No significant differences in OS between non-Western immigrant patients and Danish-born patients were discovered.Plain Language Summary: Non-Western immigrant lymphoma patients in Western countries may face multiple challenges, including lower socioeconomic status and insufficient language proficiency, which can make navigating the complexity of modern lymphoma treatment difficult. …”
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Higher education students' perceptions of ChatGPT: A global study of early reactions. by Dejan Ravšelj, Damijana Keržič, Nina Tomaževič, Lan Umek, Nejc Brezovar, Noorminshah A Iahad, Ali Abdulla Abdulla, Anait Akopyan, Magdalena Waleska Aldana Segura, Jehan AlHumaid, Mohamed Farouk Allam, Maria Alló, Raphael Papa Kweku Andoh, Octavian Andronic, Yarhands Dissou Arthur, Fatih Aydın, Amira Badran, Roxana Balbontín-Alvarado, Helmi Ben Saad, Andrea Bencsik, Isaac Benning, Adrian Besimi, Denilson da Silva Bezerra, Chiara Buizza, Roberto Burro, Anthony Bwalya, Cristina Cachero, Patricia Castillo-Briceno, Harold Castro, Ching Sing Chai, Constadina Charalambous, Thomas K F Chiu, Otilia Clipa, Ruggero Colombari, Luis José H Corral Escobedo, Elísio Costa, Radu George Crețulescu, Marta Crispino, Nicola Cucari, Fergus Dalton, Meva Demir Kaya, Ivo Dumić-Čule, Diena Dwidienawati, Ryan Ebardo, Daniel Lawer Egbenya, MoezAlIslam Ezzat Faris, Miroslav Fečko, Paulo Ferrinho, Adrian Florea, Chun Yuen Fong, Zoë Francis, Alberto Ghilardi, Belinka González-Fernández, Daniela Hau, Md Shamim Hossain, Theo Hug, Fany Inasius, Maryam Jaffar Ismail, Hatidža Jahić, Morrison Omokiniovo Jessa, Marika Kapanadze, Sujita Kumar Kar, Elham Talib Kateeb, Feridun Kaya, Hanaa Ouda Khadri, Masao Kikuchi, Vitaliy Mykolayovych Kobets, Katerina Metodieva Kostova, Evita Krasmane, Jesus Lau, Wai Him Crystal Law, Florin Lazăr, Lejla Lazović-Pita, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Jingtai Li, Diego Vinicio López-Aguilar, Adrian Luca, Ruth Garcia Luciano, Juan D Machin-Mastromatteo, Marwa Madi, Alexandre Lourenço Manguele, Rubén Francisco Manrique, Thumah Mapulanga, Frederic Marimon, Galia Ilieva Marinova, Marta Mas-Machuca, Oliva Mejía-Rodríguez, Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris, Silvia Mariela Méndez-Prado, José Manuel Meza-Cano, Evija Mirķe, Alpana Mishra, Ondrej Mital, Cristina Mollica, Daniel Ionel Morariu, Natalia Mospan, Angel Mukuka, Silvana Guadalupe Navarro Jiménez, Irena Nikaj, Maria Mihaylova Nisheva, Efi Nisiforou, Joseph Njiku, Singhanat Nomnian, Lulzime Nuredini-Mehmedi, Ernest Nyamekye, Alka Obadić, Abdelmohsen Hamed Okela, Dorit Olenik-Shemesh, Izabela Ostoj, Kevin Javier Peralta-Rizzo, Almir Peštek, Amila Pilav-Velić, Dilma Rosanda Miranda Pires, Eyal Rabin, Daniela Raccanello, Agustine Ramie, Md Mamun Ur Rashid, Robert A P Reuter, Valentina Reyes, Ana Sofia Rodrigues, Paul Rodway, Silvia Ručinská, Shorena Sadzaglishvili, Ashraf Atta M S Salem, Gordana Savić, Astrid Schepman, Samia Mokhtar Shahpo, Abdelmajid Snouber, Emma Soler, Bengi Sonyel, Eliza Stefanova, Anna Stone, Artur Strzelecki, Tetsuji Tanaka, Carolina Tapia Cortes, Andrea Teira-Fachado, Henri Tilga, Jelena Titko, Maryna Tolmach, Dedi Turmudi, Laura Varela-Candamio, Ioanna Vekiri, Giada Vicentini, Erisher Woyo, Özlem Yorulmaz, Said A S Yunus, Ana-Maria Zamfir, Munyaradzi Zhou, Aleksander Aristovnik

“…While ChatGPT was perceived as effective in potentially improving AI literacy, digital communication, and content creation skills, it was less useful for interpersonal communication, decision-making, numeracy, native language proficiency, and the development of critical thinking skills. …”
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