Language Teaching
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom
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Aims & Scope
Language Teaching publishes research on the theory and practice of language teaching and learning. It aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing accessible and relevant articles for teachers, researchers, and policymakers. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including second language acquisition, curriculum development, language assessment, teacher education, and the use of technology in language teaching.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Language Teaching
Is Language Teaching a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Language Teaching: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Language Teaching?
Language Teaching is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.85.
Is Language Teaching indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Language Teaching is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Language Teaching?
Language Teaching publishes research on the theory and practice of language teaching and learning. It aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing accessible and relevant articles for teachers, researchers, and policymakers. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including second language acquisition, curriculum development, language assessment, teacher education, and the use of technology in language teaching.
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