Language Learning & Technology

Language Learning & Technology is a fully refereed journal which began publication in July 1997. The journal seeks to disseminate research to foreign and second language educators in the US and around the world on issues related to technology and second language education.


The focus of the publication is not technology per se, but rather issues related to language learning and language teaching, and how they are affected or enhanced by the use of technologies.


Language Learning & Technology is sponsored and funded by the University of Hawai'i National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) and the Michigan State University Center for Language Education And Research (CLEAR), and is co-sponsored by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL). 

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Asian Journal of English Language Teaching (AJELT)

The Asian Journal of English Language Teaching (AJELT) is an international, blind-refereed journal that reviews previously unpublished manuscripts (1) linking ESL/EFL theory, research, and pedagogy and (2) relating specifically to the teaching of English to Asians at the university level. Reviews of academic and professional issues, books, and multimedia resources as well as reports of ongoing projects are also welcome. 


AJELT is indexed in Linguistics Abstracts, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts, MLA International Bibliography, Sociological Abstracts, as well as The Asian Education Index. In addition, the journal collaborates with the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA): AILA members are provided AJELT subscriptions at reduced rates as part of their new or renewed membership. AJELT is also recognized as an important academic publication by the international organization, Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and a description of the journal is noted on their homepage and in their print materials.

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Software Packages

OpenOffice - OpenOffice is a complete office package with word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and so on. It’s easy as pie to open and save documents in .doc format.

Engrade - Engrade is a free online gradebook. It allows for weighted grades and also has attendance and calendar features.

Inkscape - Inkscape is an open source vector graphic editor.

Dia - Dia is an easy to use diagram / chart creation tool.

Audacity - Audacity is a sound recording and editing program. Used to record the podcasts, this program can be used to create all manner of audio material.

Wink - Wink allows you to create animated tutorials using by capturing screenshots and mouse movements, and adding pop-up explanations. It is a very useful tool for creating websites or presentations explaining how to use a certain piece of software.

OurMedia.org / Archive.org - OurMedia.org and Archive.org (one and the same) offer free, lifetime hosting of media files. 

Edxor - Edxor is a free, lightweight text editor.

Mozy - Mozy is a free online backup service offering 2 GBs of space.

HTTrack - HTTrack is an easy to use program that copies entire websites to your hard drive. Good for grabbing a lot of resources at once, or backing up your website.

PeerGuardian 2 - PeerGuardian 2 blocks an extensive list of governmental and anti-P2P computers from connecting to your computer. It is a must-have if you use any peer-to-peer file sharing software, and a recommended privacy tool even if you don’t.

The Longest English Word

Although some languages have longer words, English does have a number of words which use a lot of letters. 

The longest word in the Oxford English Dictionary is a 45-letter word for a lung disease: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. 

The longest one-syllable English words are nine letters long: 
scratched, stretched,  scrounged, scrunched and strengths.

ESL Pages: ESL Directory for Teachers & Students

Discussion forum, post and view many ESL topics, living abroad, ESL jobs overseas, long distance learning, online TEFL, teaching materials, methods, classroom management, forms, applications, recruiting, how to apply, ESL jobs discussion board, and more with English teachers all over the world


Teachers and students can discuss English learning, grammar, speaking, writing, TOEFL, IELTS, preparation exams, lesson plans, English Language schools, and many related educational ESL/EFL topics.


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