Focus on ELT Journal

ISSN: 2687-5381

Focus on ELT is an online international scientific journal devoted to the dissemination of information concerning English language teaching and learning. The journal is dedicated to publishing quality articles that improve teaching and learning in the field of English language teaching.

The journal is published online-only biannually. FELT publishes fully refereed high-quality original research articles and studies for the benefit of teachers and researchers in the field of English Language Teaching.

The Editors of FELT journal are supported by an Advisory Board and by a panel of experts in the Editorial Board whose members referee submissions. Authors are encouraged to submit complete, unpublished, original, and full-length articles that are not under review in any other journals. All manuscripts are pre-reviewed by the editors, and if appropriate, sent for blind peer review. Papers, which must be written in English, should have sound grammar and proper terminologies.

FELT follows stringent publication ethics and all submissions are undergone a rigorous plagiarism check. If there is an issue with plagiarism in any of the submissions, these papers are withdrawn at any stage of the publication process.

FELT is an open-access journal and all open access articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.

There is no charge for publication in FELT for the authors; Moreover, there are no submission charges or page charges. All interested readers can also read, download, and/or print open access articles at no cost.

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Ahmet Başal, Yıldız Technical University

Editors

Dr. Ceyhun Yükselir, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Dr. Erdem Akbaş, Erciyes University

Publisher:

Focus on ELT

Scopus Citation Spotlight-Focus on ELT Journal

2025-07-06

As of June 2025, we’re proud to share that 36 articles published by Focus on ELT Journal have received 100 citations in Scopus-indexed sources — a strong indicator of our growing impact in the field of English Language Teaching. See the highlights below:

Highly cited Focus on ELT articles include:
1. Generative Artificial Intelligence in EFL Writing: A Pedagogical Stance of Pre-service Teachers and Teacher Trainers
2. Exploring Opportunities and Challenges of Using ChatGPT in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Morocco
3. Supporting Teachers’ Engagement in Pedagogies of Social Justice (STEPS): A Collaborative Project between Five Universities in Turkey and the USA
4. Mindfulness-Based Practices for EFL Teachers: Sample Tasks and Insights to Cultivate Mindfulness
5. The Impact of Teacher E-Feedback on Students’ Writing: A Waste of Time or a Road to Success?

A huge thank-you to our authors, reviewers, and editorial board for making this possible!

Submissions for June and December 2025 issues are open!

2025-01-01

Dear Focus on ELT contributors and readers,

Our publication calendar in 2024 was enriched with two special issues alongside our regular issues, bringing a diverse array of topics and insights into English Language Teaching.

In 2025, Focus on ELT Journal is now accepting original articles and book reviews for our regular issue to appear in December 2025.

We welcome submissions dealing with issues about English Language Teaching and Learning for our next issues. The scope of the journal includes, but not limited to, the following subjects: teaching English as a foreign or second language, English language teacher training and education; theory and practice in English language teaching and learning; English language teaching materials; and innovative instructional designs in English language teaching. Submitted articles should focus on directly an aspect related to English language teaching/learning. In any submitted article where English language teaching and learning is not the ultimate aim or touches on less significant aspects of it, it will not be considered.

Please visit https://focusonelt.com/index.php/foe/about/submissions to make your submission.

Focus on ELT Editorial Team

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Focus on ELT Journal

Welcome to the First 2025 Issue of Focus on ELT Journal

We are delighted to present the first issue of Focus on ELT Journal for 2025 with five research articles on a range of topics. This edition includes studies examining various dimensions of English language teaching and learning in different educational contexts. The articles reflect diverse perspectives, research approaches, and practical insights that contribute to the ongoing development of the field. We hope this issue offers valuable ideas, encourages reflection, and inspires further exploration among educators, researchers, and practitioners. Enjoy reading!

Focus on ELT Journal

Published: 2025-06-30