Innovation in Language Learning

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Blended Learning
Blended Intensive Programmes as an Innovative and Interdisciplinary Learning Approach PDF	Tanja Psonder FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Austria)

Blended Learning

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Blended Intensive Programmes as an Innovative and Interdisciplinary Learning Approach PDF

Tanja Psonder

FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Austria)

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
CLIL Ecology: Bioactive Terrarium and Campus Walk PDF	Brad Barker Rikkyo University (Japan)
Implementing Pluriliteracies Teaching for Deeper Learning: Insights from the ECML Training Event in Iceland PDF	Caterina Poggi University of Iceland (Iceland) Letizia Cinganotto University for Foreigners of Perugia (Italy) Kevin Schuck Freelance educational consultant (The Netherlands)
Teaching Empathy and Language: Using Europeana to Explore Disability Heritage in the EFL Classroom PDF	Eleni Tsangari 2nd High School of Syros (Greece)

Curriculum Development
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Integrating Gamification into Curriculum Development and ICT to Enhance Student Engagement in 7th Grade English Language Learning PDF	Ostap Bodyk Ukrainian Catholic University (Ukraine) Olga Morgunova Mariupol State University (Ukraine) Hanna Podosynnikova Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko (Ukraine)
Teachers’ Attitudes towards Formative Assessment in the Context of Slovakia’s New Curriculum Reform PDF	Natália Rozmanová University of Prešov (Slovakia)

E-Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Adapting to Gen-Z: Micro-learning as a Strategy for Developing Writing Skills among Bangladeshi High Schools PDF	Mayesha Farzana Mitu BRAC University (Bangladesh) Lubaba Sanjana BRAC University (Bangladesh)
Designing an AI-Orchestrated Language Learning Platform with Adaptive Conversational Support PDF	Michal Macinka University of Hradec Kralove (Czech Republic) Stepan Hubalovsky University of Hradec Kralove (Czech Republic)
Effective Ways of Integrating Speech Recognition Software into Speaking and Listening Activities PDF	Liliia Kuchmarenko ITMO University (Russian Federation)
Effects of Scaffolding in Digital Game-Based Learning for Promoting Learners' Autonomy in Foreign Language Contexts PDF	Nouf Jazaa Aljohani University of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
Enhancing ELT Students’ Oral Communication Skills Using Video Podcasting: A Mixed-Methods Case Study in an Online Speaking Course PDF	Arzu Koçak Hacettepe University (Turkey)
Fostering Cognitive Presence in an Online EFL Course through Strategic Task Design PDF	Kirsi Korkealehto Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland) Vera Leier Stockholm University (Sweden)
From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Language Educators’ Needs, Struggles, and Adaptation in the AI Era PDF	Asma Mohammed Alshehri King Saud University (Saudi Arabia)

Engagement in Language Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
AI as Supporting Tool for the L2 Language Teaching PDF	Cristiano Sanna Centro Machiavelli S.r.l., Italian Language School in Florence (Italy) Mario Paiano Centro Machiavelli S.r.l., Italian Language School in Florence (Italy)
Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Language Teaching PDF	Marili Douzina Arsakeia Schools, Hellenic Open University (Greece)
Creative Engagement with Hispanic Literature through Generative AI PDF	Meghan McInnis-Domínguez University of Delaware (United States)
Duolingo as a Supplementary Tool in Formal Beginner German Instruction PDF	Vera Leier Stockholm University (Sweden) Kirsi Korkealehto Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
Empowering Learners’ Metalinguistic Awareness and Multilingual Competence in the Language Classroom: Exploring Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices PDF	Nada Alghali King Saud University (Saudi Arabia)
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through Collaborative Writing in L2 Classrooms PDF	Sofia Hashim University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Shadiya AlHashmi University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Hajar Mahfoodh University of Bahrain (Bahrain)
Kichwa Language Teaching Effectiveness and Cultural Relevance in Ecuador’s Intercultural Bilingual School System: A Needs Assessment PDF	Sophia Cadoux University Yachay Tech (Ecuador) José Pomavilla University Yachay Tech (Ecuador)
Language Learning and Inclusive Diversity: Plurilingual Competence in Integrated Primary Education PDF	Alan Bruce Universal Learning Systems (Ireland) Imelda Graham Universal Learning Systems (ULS) (Ireland)

ICT for Language Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
A Feature Survey of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Apps for Kichwa Language Revitalization: Gaps and Areas for Improvement PDF	José Pomavilla Yachay Tech University (Ecuador) Sophia Cadoux University Yachay Tech (Ecuador)
Affect Landscape Teaching in Portsmouth: A Literary Immersion Experience with Digital Technologies PDF	Laura Distefano Universidad de Extremadura (Spain)
Automatic Generation of a Graded Reader in Old Church Slavonic PDF	Iglika Nikolova-Stoupak Sorbonne Université (France) Gaël Lejeune Sorbonne Université (France) Eva Schaeffer-Lacroix Sorbonne Université (France) Aliona Shestakova-Stukun Language School Aspirantum, Yerevan (Armenia)
Beyond Access: ICT Utilization and Innovation in Japanese Education PDF	Niculina Nae Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (Japan)
Chatting with Garibaldi: Using a Teacher-Created AI Chatbot in Italian L2 Instruction PDF	Francesca Riva University of Pavia (Italy)
Emotional Responses to AI Tutors in Young Learners: A Sociocultural Perspective on Trust, Motivation, and Frustration PDF	Tatiana Kozlova Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
Exploring the Effectiveness of Teaching Adjacency Pairs via GPT for Iraqi First-Year College Students PDF	Bushra Nima Rashid Al-Iraqia University, College of Arts, Department of English Language (Iraq) Bushra Saadoon Mohammed Alnoori Al-Mansour University College, Department of English (Iraq)
ICT and eLearning in L2 Writing Classrooms: Challenges and Opportunities PDF	Hajar Mahfoodh University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Shadiya AlHashmi University of Bahrain (Bahrain) Sofia Hashim University of Bahrain (Bahrain)
Incorporating ChatGPT in Foreign Language Education: Teacher Challenges, Reflections on Informal Initiatives and Strategies PDF	Christina Rapti Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) Panagiotis Panagiotidis Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece)
Linguistic Corpus Based Analysis of Jewellery Vocabulary in Art Design PDF	Marianna Hudcovičová University of SS.Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (Slovakia)
Mediation and Innovation in Language Teaching: Integrating Digital Tools and Emotional Engagement PDF	Sara Biasin Independent researcher & freelance teacher and instructor. Collaborations with “PostMasterITALS” – Università Ca’Foscari Venezia and “Futura” – Mondadori Education (Switzerland)
More Than a Meeting Tool: Leveraging AI-Enhanced Zoom as a Learning Space for Virtual Student Mobility and Student Engagement in Content-Based Global Courses PDF	Sachiyo Sekiguchi Meiji Gakuin University (Japan)
Perceptions, Practices, and Attitudes on the Use of iPads in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom: Evidence from the Andorran School System PDF	Ferran Costa Marimon Universitat d’Andorra (Andorra)
The Impact of Using Artificial Intelligence Tools on EFL Students’ Speaking Fluency: The Mediating Role of Emotional Factors PDF	Fatima Raheem Almosawi University of Misan (Iraq) Nadia Majeed Technological University – Technical College (Iraq) Abbas Lutfi Hussein Mustansiriyah University (Iraq)
The Use of Duolingo in Teaching/Learning the Spanish Language: the Croatian Perspective PDF	Krunoslav Mikulan University of Zagreb Faculty of Teacher Education (Croatia) Vladimir Legac University of Zagreb Faculty of Teacher Education (Croatia) Predrag Oreški University of Zagreb Faculty of Teacher Education (Croatia)

Language and Society
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
A Cognitive Semantic Analysis of ROAD Concept in English and Japanese Expressions PDF	Kosuke Nakashima Hiroshima Institute of Technology (Japan)
Addressing Gaps in the Recruitment of Spanish Language Teachers: A Qualitative Perspective PDF	Mellissia Walles Capitol Technology University (United States)
Advocacy for Women’s Rights in American Caucuses: A Feminist Stylistic Study PDF	Salih Mahdi Adai AlMamoory University of Babylon (Iraq) Sua’d Hafedh Mahdi University of Babylon (Iraq)
Analysis of Children's Conceptions of the Terms Computer, Internet and Information PDF	Milena Lipnická University Matej Bel Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic (Slovakia)
Assessment as a Motivational Tool in Teaching Slovak to Learners with a Different Mother Tongue PDF	Monika Brozmanová University of Matej Bel, Faculty of Education (Slovakia) Ružena Čiliaková Faculty of Education (Matej Bel University) (Slovakia)
Cultural Identity and Gender Representation: A Comparative Study of Cultural Figures in English and Italian Textbooks for Foreign Learners PDF	Simona Serafimovska Goce Delcev University, Stip (Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of) Vesna Koceva Goce Delcev University, Stip (Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of)
Gaining a Fresh Perspective on Society by Learning a Foreign Language PDF	Irina-Ana Drobot Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (Romania)
Integrating Multicultural Education into ELT: Theory, Practice, and Regional Challenges PDF	Mariami Akopian University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) (Qatar)
Reconsidering ‘Culture’ in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language: Towards Better Intercultural Communication PDF	Nobumi Kobayashi Snow Monkey and Bee (SMAB) (United Kingdom)
Teaching Languages in Migrant Contexts: Managing Heterogeneity through Inclusive and Multiliteracy-Based Approaches PDF	Elisa Lamura Université de Lorraine – ATILF – CNRS, Nancy (France)
The Distribution of Active Verbs in Task Instructions in Primary Education Textbooks PDF	Ružena Čiliaková Faculty of Education (Matej Bel University) (Slovakia) Marian Trnka Matej Bel University (Faculty od Education) (Slovakia) Monika Brozmanová Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Education (Slovakia)
The Impact of Family and School Cultural Capital on the Reading Literacy of Slovak Students PDF	Simoneta Babiaková Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Education (Slovakia) Monika Brozmanová Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Education (Slovakia)

Language for Specific Purposes
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Innovative LSP Framework: Transforming Language Education Through Context-Driven Design and Adaptive Teacher Training PDF	Mario Pace University of Malta (Malta)
Language and Rhetoric in Turkish Children's Books PDF	Ferdi Bozkurt Anadolu University (Turkey) Burcu Büyükkal Ministry of National Education (Turkey)
Main Characteristics of Teaching Business Grammar in the ESP Context PDF	Naira Poghosyan Brusov State University (Armenia)
Teaching Referencing Skills to Undergraduate Aeronautical Engineering Students PDF	Dietmar Tatzl FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
The Pivotal Role Coupling ESP and Engineering: Preparation for the Globalized Landscape PDF	Adin Caspary University of Georgia (United States) Diane Boothe Boise State University (United States)
Thematic Patterns in Engineering Abstracts: Enhancing Academic Writing Across Cultures PDF	Nour Elhouda Dib University of Sfax, Tunisia (Tunisia)

Language Teaching Strategies
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
“Grammar of Character”: Culture-Infused Grammar Tasks for Mixed-Age, Bilingual Classrooms PDF	Der-Jen Sun National Hsinchu University of Education (now part of National Tsing Hua University) (Taiwan, Republic of China)
AI and Social Agency in Language Teaching PDF	Richard Chapman Università degli studi di Ferrara (Italy)
Bilingual Education and Immersion: Approaches, Benefits, and Challenges PDF	Wael SALAH HUSSEIN ALY University of Ottawa, Institute of Languages and Bilingualism (Canada)
Corpus Linguistics and the Identification of Linguistic Patterns and Meanings: Insights from Learners’ Practices – An Exploratory Study PDF	Joana Aguiar Centro de Investigação Transdisciplinar em Educação e Desenvolvimento (CITeD) -Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal)
Development of the Learners’ Collaborative Skills in the Process of Teaching English PDF	Susanna Asatryan Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences (Armenia)
Differentiated Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners: Integrating AI and Culturally Responsive Practices within the IPC PDF	Emma Smit Petzsch International School Leiden (The Netherlands)
Fostering Intercultural Communicative Competence through Virtual Exchange in Language Education PDF	Silvia Canto Utrecht University (The Netherlands)
From Authentic to “Authenticized”: Reconceptualizing Language Teacher Identity and AI-Driven Materials PDF	Stefano Maranzana Emory University (United States)
Generative AI and Language Education: Navigating Opportunities and Risks PDF	Joseph Vancell University of Malta (Malta)
Japanese EFL Learners’ Past L2 Learning Experience and Lexical Inferencing Strategy Use in the Study Abroad Context PDF	Daichi Shiraishi Waseda University Senior High School (Japan)
Language Learning as Leadership Training? Rethinking Adult Language Education through the Lens of Soft Skills PDF	Anna Hainoja The Estonian Military Academy (Estonia) Katri Sirkel The Estonian Military Academy (EMA) (Estonia)
PechaKucha as a Strategy to Enhance Speaking Skills and Critical Thinking in EFL Contexts PDF	Carlos Cazco-Maldonado Universidad de Investigación de Tecnología Experimental Yachay (Ecuador) Erick Pacheco-Delgado Universidad de Investigación de Tecnología Experimental Yachay (Ecuador)
The Role of Art in Second Language Acquisition and Identity Formation Through the Artist's Eyes: Navigating Language and Cultural Identity PDF	Hagit Arieli Chai University of Southern California (United States)
Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Adult English Language Education: Addressing Affective Barriers and Supporting Educator Wellbeing PDF	Hashini Abeysena Faculty of Foundation Skills, TAFE SA (Australia)

Media and Language Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
“Il état une fois”: Podcasting Pedagogy in the French Language Classroom PDF	Melissa Barchi Panek Brooklyn College (United States)
Appraising Emotions and Interpersonal Meaning in Contemporary Disney Animated Films for Children PDF	Nada AlJamal Saudi Electronic University (Saudi Arabia)
Improving University Students’ Media Literacy Through an ERASMUS+ Blended Intensive Program: A Case Study PDF	Joseph Jack Horgan Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Latvia) Tatjana Sinkus Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Latvia) Inese Ozola Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Latvia)
Ludonarrative Scaffolding in Game-Based L1 Language Learning: Enhancing Literary Understanding through Interactive Prompts PDF	Jaron Müller University of Education Freiburg (Germany)

Primary Education
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Children's Expressions as a Key to Understanding Child's Level of Thinking, Creation and Action PDF	Bronislava Kasáčová Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) Lenka Lipárová Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica (Slovakia)
Pre-literacy skills of children from socially disadvantaged background PDF	Mariana Cabanova Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Education (Slovakia) Marian Trnka Matej Bel University (Faculty od Education) (Slovakia)

Project-Based Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Classroom Interaction during Collaborative Video-Making at Czech Secondary School EFL Lessons PDF	Rowan Samoilov Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
Integrating Service Learning into English Language Instruction: A Transformative Approach to Teaching and Learning PDF	Izabela Olszak The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (Poland)
Project-Based Learning for Global Collaboration and Educational Resilience During Crisis: Enhancing Language and Intercultural Skills on eTwinning PDF	Senem Seda Demirtaş English Teacher (Turkey)
Sounds of Change: Exploring Spanish Phonetics in the Evolving Linguistic Landscape of St. George PDF	Lucia Taylor Utah Tech University (United States)
The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning in Improving Public Speaking Skills Among Moroccan Undergraduates PDF	Meryem Aherrahrou Moulay Ismail University (Morocco)

Studies on Language Learning
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
An Investigation into Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Their Relation to Vocabulary Size among EFL Learners PDF	Fatimah Aljayzani International Technical College (Saudi Arabia)
Evaluating the Representation of Pragmatic Competence in Two Advanced EFL Textbooks Used in Romania: A Textual Analysis of Upstream C1–C2 PDF	Maria Ana Cumpăt „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (Romania)
From Gaps to Solutions: Advancing Arabic Language Assessment through the Hamza Academic Test PDF	Alaa Alzahrani Independent Researcher (Saudi Arabia) Ebtesam Abdulhaleem King Salman Global Academy for Arabic (Saudi Arabia)
From Other-Regulation to Autonomy: Tracing Emergent Abilities Through Interactionist Dynamic Assessment in EFL Contexts PDF	Ehsan Zolfaghari Younesi Islamic Azad University - North Tehran Branch (Iran, Islamic Republic of) Roya Khoii Islamic Azad University - North Tehran Branch (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
How to Improve Students’ Reading? Assessments Should Help… PDF	Maria-Lavinia Moldovan Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Bucharest (Romania)
Information Structure across Languages: Rheme Identification among Czech and Slovak English Learners and Native English Speakers PDF	Emma Jackovičová Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
The Impact of Dogme on EFL Learners' Speaking Skills PDF	Negin Momeni Department of Humanities, El.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran (Iran, Islamic Republic of) Nahid Zarei Department of English Language, Mar. C., Islamic Azad University, Maragheh (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
When Form Follows Function: A Pragmatic Analysis of Portmanteau Words in Everyday Discourse PDF	Atyaf Hasan Ibrahim AL-Iraqia University (Iraq) Hussain Hameed Mayuuf University of Babylon (Iraq)

Teacher Professional Development
Title of Paper	Name	Institution
Making Room for Identity and Prospective Non-native Teachers’ Voices in Second Language (L2) Pronunciation Teaching PDF	Adriana Fernández-Criado University of Seville (Spain)
The Innovative Teaching Mindset in an Era of Digital Evolution: A Longitudinal Study of Teacher Perceptions and the Rise of AI PDF	Daisy De Gioannini University of Turin (Italy)
The TAPPEO Project: Embracing Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Education in Romania PDF	Irina Gheorghiu Albert Ludwigs Freiburg University (Germany) Roxana Barbieru EuroEd Primary School Iasi (Romania) Roxana Neagu EuroEd Primary School Iasi (Romania) Claudia Elena Dinu Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi (Romania) Irina Ionita Gr.T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi (Romania) Stefan Colibaba Al. I. Cuza University (Romania)

Translation
Exploring the Hurdles and Flaws in Localizing English User Interface into Arabic on Social Media Platforms PDF	Younis Ibrahim Aldalawi Imam Ja'afar Alsadiq University/ College of Arts (Iraq) Abeer Othman Almahdawi Imam Ja'afar Alsasiq University, College of Arts (Iraq) Kais Alsaidi Aliraqia University, College of Arts (Iraq)

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Exploring the Hurdles and Flaws in Localizing English User Interface into Arabic on Social Media Platforms PDF

Younis Ibrahim Aldalawi

Imam Ja'afar Alsadiq University/ College of Arts (Iraq)

Abeer Othman Almahdawi

Imam Ja'afar Alsasiq University, College of Arts (Iraq)

Kais Alsaidi

Aliraqia University, College of Arts (Iraq)

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