Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching - Volume 15 (2024) Issue 1

This issue of the Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching (Volume 15, Issue 1, 2024) includes a foreword and five research articles covering various aspects of language learning and teaching. Topics range from neuromotor influences on speaking skills to the role of music in language acquisition. The articles present findings from different countries, including Germany, France, the USA, North Macedonia, and Sweden.

Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching
Volume 15 (2024), Issue 1

Edited by: Thomas Tinnefeld

DOI: JLLT 15 (2024) 1

Articles:

Heiner Böttger & Bianca Höppner
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany
Muscle Memory and the Development of Speaking Skills
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14790269
Abstract: This article explores the role of muscle memory in speaking skills, highlighting its neurobiological foundations and practical implications for language learning, especially pronunciation and fluency.

Günter Schmale
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France
Acquiring Spontaneous Oral Competence in Institutional Learning
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14790505
Abstract: This study discusses how spontaneous oral skills can be acquired through lexicogrammatical constructions, with a focus on interactional and multimodal approaches to language learning.

Andrew Schenck
Fort Hays State University, Kansas, USA
Input-Based vs Output-Based Form-Focused Instruction: A Meta-Analysis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14790529
Abstract: The study compares the effectiveness of input-based and output-based Form-Focused Instruction on EFL learners, emphasizing how L1 influences learning outcomes.

Brikena Xhaferi, Jeta Hamzai & Gezim Xhaferi
South East European University, Republic of North Macedonia
Perceptions of Inquiry-Based Learning in Higher Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14790543
Abstract: This research explores perceptions of inquiry-based learning (IBL) in EFL classrooms at a university in North Macedonia, highlighting its impact on critical thinking, collaboration, and active learning.

Manuel Vidal & Christine Ericsdotter Nordgren
Stockholm University, Sweden
Music Activities for Language Learning in the Spanish Classroom
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14790573
Abstract: This study examines the use of music activities in Spanish language classrooms, showing their positive effects on communication skills, cultural understanding, and engagement.