This journal focuses on research related to reading in a foreign or second language. It examines the effects of various reading programs and strategies, such as extensive reading and reading strategy instruction, on language development, reading comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition. The journal also investigates cognitive and affective factors influencing L2 reading, including working memory, metacognitive knowledge, grit, and reading enjoyment.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Linguistics
Scopus Categories
Linguistics and LanguageEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Second Language Acquisition and LearningEFL/ESL Teaching and LearningReading and Literacy DevelopmentSecond Language Learning and TeachingLexicography and Language StudiesText Readability and SimplificationNatural Language Processing TechniquesEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentQualitative Research Methods and EthicsHuman auditory perception and evaluation