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2025 Vol.2 No.1

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Language Identity Formation of Second Language Graduate Students in the United States

Marzieh Ebrahimi, Nelofar Khamisani

June 2025: 1–14 DOI:

657 (Abstract) 266 (Download) PDF

Taking a social identity theory approach, this qualitative phenomenological study ‎investigates how international graduate students from three Asian nations in the United States ‎establish their language identities. The study employs informal interviews with six individuals ‎from three Asian nations to inquire about the significance of their individual experiences as they ‎relate to the formation ... more
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The Contribution of Maltese Ethnic Associations and Clubs in Australia Towards the Community and Preservation of Maltese Language and Culture

Adrian Muscat

June 2025: 15–23 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.308

719 (Abstract) 664 (Download) PDF

This paper explores the role of the Maltese ethnic associations and clubs in Australia and their impact on the Maltese community. The study delves deeply into the contribution that such associations and clubs have given to the community in matters of language and culture. Since the flow of migration from Malta to Australia has practically stopped, the Maltese-Australian community is becoming small... more
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Collaborative Learning Based on Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology in Teaching English for Specific Purposes

Ranta Butarbutar

June 2025: 24–36 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.309

715 (Abstract) 282 (Download) PDF

Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR) has emerged as an innovative pedagogical tool, widely adopted to enhance language learning. This study examines its integration into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum, emphasizing immersive environments that foster engagement, comprehension, and authentic language use. VAR-assisted ESP utilizes tools such as VR goggles, headsets, Google Cardboard, V... more
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The Impact of Language on Branding: A Comprehensive Analysis

Nkandu Musonda, Pethias Siame

June 2025: 37–46 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.250

1928 (Abstract) 1371 (Download) PDF

In an era where consumers are presented with vast choices, effective communication is of utmost importance for brands that desire to establish meaningful connections with consumers and set a strong presence in the market. This study explores the multifaceted relationship between linguistic elements and brand identity, focusing on how strategic linguistic choices play an important role in shaping c... more
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Linguistic Enclaves and Enclave Communities In the Mediterranean

Joan A. Argenter

June 2025: 47–59 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.272

524 (Abstract) 550 (Download) PDF

A linguistic enclave is a restricted linguistic area where an X-speaking community is surrounded by a Y-speaking society. This article reviews some cases of Mediterranean enclave speech communities, while specific concern is devoted to Alghero (l’Alguer), a Catalan-speaking enclave in Sardinia, in the western Mediterranean.  Often the linguistic landscape of enclaves involves the intertwining of l... more
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Regional Assimilation of Syntax-Pragmatic Markers of Nigerian English in Contemporary Literary Texts

Samuel Babatunde Akanbi, Toluwalase Popoola Toluwalase

June 2025: 60–77 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.457

852 (Abstract) 684 (Download) PDF

This study examined syntax-pragmatic patterns in three selected literary texts from Northern, Eastern, and Western Nigeria using Labov’s language variation theory. Data were collected from secondary sources and analyzed qualitatively. The findings revealed distinct syntactic patterns across regions, categorized into three groups: coinages, reduplications, and hybridizations. Coinages from the Sout... more
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An Onomastic Analysis of Shop Names: A Case of Manyama Market in Zambia

Pethias Siame, See Muleya, Raphael Prince Akeem Chisenga

June 2025: 78–92 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.459

624 (Abstract) 352 (Download) PDF

Motivated by the role of commercial onomastics in trade and business, this study linguistically analyses shop names in the multilingual context of the Manyama market in Kalumbila, Zambia.  Three objectives guide this study: to identify the morphological processes employed in the formation of shop names at Manyama Market, to describe the contributing factors in shop name choices at Manyama Market, ... more
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A Socio-Phonetic Investigation of the Acoustic Features of English Vowel Sounds by Lassi English Second Language Speakers

Muhammad Zain, Abdul Malik Abbasi, Imtiaz Husain

June 2025: 93–103 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.528

1208 (Abstract) 535 (Download) PDF

This study presents the first comprehensive acoustic analysis of English monophthongs produced by native Lassi Sindhi speakers. Despite the limited research on the Lassi dialect, its speakers engage with English as a second language, often displaying pronunciation patterns influenced by their first language. LassiTen monophthongs (/iː, ɪ, æ, e, ɑː, ɛ, uː, ʊ, ɔː, ʌ/) were elicited from ten local La... more
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The Impact of Globalization on Naming Practices in Israel

Oshri Zighelboim

June 2025: 104–116 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.508

570 (Abstract) 269 (Download) PDF

Changes in naming patterns within a specific society reflect socio-cultural shifts within that society. In the 21st century, globalization has become a fundamental aspect of life in both the Western world and Israel, thus significantly influencing the selection of personal names for newborns. This socioonomastic study employs a qualitative research method that involves analyzing discussions, artic... more
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The Role of ESP in Development of Intercultural Communication and Contribution of ESP to the Process of Globalization

Anna Tenieshvili

June 2025: 117–132 DOI: 10.55121/le.v2i1.331

440 (Abstract) 312 (Download) PDF

English for Specific Purposes has established itself as a significant and very important branch of Linguistics that can be divided into several sub-branches based on horizontal and vertical division. Horizontal division would imply division of English for Specific Purposes into Language for different professional fields, such as Engineering, Geology, Construction, Economics, Finances, Medicine, et... more

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