About the Journal

English Language Instruction Studies (ELIS) is a peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly works in the field of English language instruction and learning. The journal aims to promote theoretical, empirical, and practical contributions that advance knowledge and innovation in English language education across diverse educational contexts.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers in areas including:

• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• English Language Instruction and Learning
• Teaching Methodology and Instructional Practice
• Curriculum and Materials Development
• Classroom Interaction and Learner Engagement
• Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing Instruction
• Language Assessment and Evaluation
• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
• Artificial Intelligence in Language Education
• Digital and Hybrid Learning
• Mobile-Assisted Language Learning
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning
• Teacher Professional Development
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Learning Psychology
• Intercultural Communication
• Discourse and Communication in Language Learning Contexts

The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that explore the integration of pedagogy, technology, psychology, communication, and innovation in English language instruction and learning.

Publishing in English Language Instruction Studies (ELIS) provides authors with an opportunity to disseminate high-quality research through an international peer-reviewed open-access journal committed to academic excellence. ELIS supports researchers, educators, and practitioners by providing a transparent editorial process, rigorous peer review, and global accessibility. The journal is dedicated to publishing original and impactful studies that contribute to the advancement of English language education and related disciplines.

• High Visibility and Discoverability

  ELIS is an open-access journal that ensures all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. By making research immediately accessible, the journal enhances the visibility, discoverability, and potential impact of each published article. ELIS also strives to increase the international presence of its publications through academic indexing services, digital archiving, and scholarly search platforms, enabling authors to reach a broader global audience.

• Rigorous Peer Review

  All manuscripts submitted to ELIS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area. Each submission is evaluated for originality, methodological quality, academic significance, clarity of presentation, and compliance with publication ethics. The review process is designed to ensure fairness, objectivity, and constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality of their work before publication.

• Fast and Fair Editorial Process

  ELIS is committed to providing an efficient, transparent, and impartial editorial process. Every manuscript is handled promptly through editorial screening, peer review, revision, and final decision while maintaining high standards of academic quality. Authors are kept informed throughout the publication process, and editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of the submitted work.

• Global Academic Readership

  ELIS reaches a diverse international audience of researchers, academics, educators, graduate students, and professionals interested in English language teaching, learning, applied linguistics, educational technology, curriculum development, and related fields. Publishing in ELIS enables authors to share their research with readers from different countries and academic communities, fostering international collaboration and contributing to the global advancement of English language education.

English Language Instruction Studies is an open access journal, providing free and immediate access to its content worldwide. By adopting an open-access publishing model, ELIS is committed to ensuring that scholarly research is freely available to researchers, educators, students, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public without subscription or registration barriers. The journal believes that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge promotes academic collaboration, accelerates the dissemination of research findings, and increases the visibility and impact of published articles across the global scholarly community.

All articles published in ELIS are made freely available immediately upon publication. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of published articles without financial, legal, or technical restrictions, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source. This policy supports the broad dissemination of knowledge and encourages the application of research findings in educational practice, policy development, and future scholarly investigations.

The open-access model adopted by ELIS benefits both authors and readers. Authors gain greater visibility, broader dissemination, and increased opportunities for academic recognition, while readers enjoy unrestricted access to current research regardless of their institutional affiliation or geographical location. Through this approach, ELIS seeks to foster international scholarly communication and contribute to the continuous advancement of English language education and related disciplines.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting ELIS the right to publish and disseminate the article. Unless otherwise specified, articles published in ELIS are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) International License, which permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

ELIS is also committed to preserving the long-term accessibility of all published articles through reliable digital publishing practices. The journal continuously supports sustainable scholarly communication by maintaining permanent online availability of its content, ensuring that published research remains accessible and beneficial to the international academic community for years to come.

We welcome studies from educators, researchers, and practitioners of English around the globe. ELIS is committed to fostering an inclusive international scholarly community by providing a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research across diverse educational, linguistic, cultural, and geographical contexts. The journal encourages contributions that address global and local issues in English language education while promoting international dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas.

ELIS welcomes original research articles from authors affiliated with universities, research institutions, schools, government agencies, and professional organizations worldwide. Manuscripts are invited from scholars at all career stages, including academics, researchers, teacher educators, classroom practitioners, and postgraduate students, provided that the submitted work demonstrates originality, academic rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

As an international peer-reviewed journal, ELIS values diversity in research perspectives, methodologies, and educational settings. The journal encourages submissions from different countries and regions to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and to broaden scholarly discussions in English language teaching, applied linguistics, educational technology, teacher education, language assessment, curriculum development, and other related disciplines.

Through its open-access publishing model, ELIS ensures that published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, enabling researchers and educators to share knowledge beyond national boundaries. By connecting authors and readers from various academic communities, ELIS seeks to strengthen international research collaboration, promote evidence-based educational practices, and contribute to the advancement of English language education on a global scale.

For inquiries regarding manuscript submission, editorial policies, the peer-review process, publication ethics, or other journal-related matters, please contact the editorial office using the information below. The ELIS Editorial Office is committed to providing timely and professional assistance to authors, reviewers, readers, and academic partners.

We welcome inquiries from authors, researchers, reviewers, institutions, libraries, indexing agencies, and other stakeholders. All correspondence related to manuscript submissions, editorial matters, publication policies, and journal administration should be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact information provided above. We strive to respond to all inquiries as promptly as possible during regular business days.