Social aspects of second language acquisition (SLA) and the contexts in which people
attempt to learn and use languages and seek to become integrated within new and …

This article provides a critical review of the theoretical underpinnings of two core concepts in
language socialization research: input and communicative competence. We organize our …

Claire Kramsch and Lihua Zhang use an ecological approach and a complexity thought
model to examine the identities, experiences, and practices of foreign language teachers as …

In this article, we discuss the current status of ecolinguistics and key issues in the field
regarding the positioning of ecolinguistics, and the research objects, aims and …

Before unlocking creativity, we must first unpack what it means. In this book, creativity is
unravelled from various perspectives and the relevance for language teaching and learning …

In line with the 2021 CALICO Conference theme “Global realities,” we presented a plenary
on how immersive virtual reality (IVR) could be used for second language learning by …

The chapter links evolutionary theory, ecolinguistics, and cognitive science. Building on
methodology, we trace innovation to, not mental content, but how languaging in a human life …

This article discusses the demarcation of contemporary ecolinguistics. It takes a starting
point in different conceptualisations of the field, including (1) the claim that ecolinguistics is …

Dialogue between teachers and learners about the language learning process has always
been an important aspect of promoting learner autonomy. This focus has evolved into the …

Purpose This paper aimed to explore the potential of virtual reality (VR) to develop the oral
proficiency of English as Foreign Language (EFL) students and their perceptions of using …