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Empowering language practitioners with international journal ranking benchmarks (Scopus/WoS & Vietnamese HĐGSNN), regional conference calendars, citation standards, and classroom pedagogical toolkits.

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ELT & Applied Linguistics Journal Rankings

Curated ranking index encompassing top international indexing (Scopus Q1-Q2, Web of Science) and recognized Vietnamese journals certified by the State Council for Professorship (Hội đồng Giáo sư Nhà nước ngành Ngôn ngữ học).

Journal Title & ISSN Publisher / Institution Indexing & Ranking Impact / Points Official Portal
TESOL Quarterly
ISSN: 0039-8322 • eISSN: 1545-7249
Wiley-Blackwell • TESOL International Association Scopus Q1 • WoS Impact Factor: 3.8
CiteScore: 5.6
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ELT Journal
ISSN: 0951-0893 • eISSN: 1477-4526
Oxford University Press • British Council co-patron Scopus Q1 • WoS Impact Factor: 2.9
CiteScore: 5.2
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Applied Linguistics
ISSN: 0142-6001 • eISSN: 1477-450X
Oxford University Press Scopus Q1 • WoS (SSCI) Impact Factor: 4.1
CiteScore: 6.8
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Language Teaching Research
ISSN: 1362-1688 • eISSN: 1477-0954
SAGE Publications Scopus Q1 • WoS (SSCI) Impact Factor: 3.9
CiteScore: 6.4
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System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics
ISSN: 0346-251X
Elsevier Scopus Q1 • WoS (SSCI) Impact Factor: 4.4
CiteScore: 7.1
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RELC Journal
ISSN: 0033-6882 • eISSN: 1745-526X
SAGE Publications • SEAMEO RELC Singapore Scopus Q2 • WoS CiteScore: 3.6
Impact Factor: 2.3
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English Today
ISSN: 0266-0784 • eISSN: 1474-0567
Cambridge University Press Scopus Q2 • WoS (AHCI) CiteScore: 2.4
Global Englishes Focus
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The Journal of Asia TEFL
ISSN: 1738-3102 • eISSN: 2466-1511
The Asian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language Scopus Q2 • Open Access CiteScore: 1.9
Asian ELT Studies
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Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Nước ngoài (VNU Journal of Foreign Studies)
ISSN: 2525-2445
Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ • ĐHQG Hà Nội (ULIS-VNU) HĐGSNN Ngôn ngữ học 1.00 Điểm tối đa
ACI Indexed
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Tạp chí Ngôn ngữ (Language Journal)
ISSN: 0866-7519
Viện Ngôn ngữ học • Viện Hàn lâm KHXH Việt Nam HĐGSNN Ngôn ngữ học 1.00 Điểm tối đa
Tạp chí đầu ngành
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Tạp chí Khoa học Ngoại ngữ Quân sự
ISSN: 2525-2453
Học viện Khoa học Quân sự (MSI) • Bộ Quốc phòng HĐGSNN Ngôn ngữ học 0.75 – 1.00 Điểm
Chuyên san Giáo dục & ELT
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Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Cần Thơ (Phần C: KHXH, Nhân văn & Giáo dục)
ISSN: 1859-2333 • eISSN: 2815-5599
Trường Đại học Cần Thơ (Can Tho University) HĐGSNN Ngôn ngữ học 0.75 Điểm
Cơ sở nghiên cứu ĐBSCL
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Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Sư phạm TP. Hồ Chí Minh
ISSN: 2734-9918
Trường Đại học Sư phạm TP.HCM (HCMUE) HĐGSNN Ngôn ngữ học 0.75 – 1.00 Điểm
ACI Candidate
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Reference List & Citation Standards (APA 7th Edition)

Mekong TESOL publications follow the standard formatting of the American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition). Please reference conference manuscripts and journal articles using the verified schemas below:

Conference Proceedings Citation

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of paper: Subtitle. In C. Editor (Ed.), Proceedings of the 5th Mekong TESOL International Conference (pp. xx–xx). Can Tho University Press. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx

Journal Article (with DOI)

Waring, R., & Nation, I. S. P. (2024). Autonomous lexical gains through extensive reading in EFL environments. ELT Journal, 78(2), 145–158. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccad042

Global & Regional ELT Conferences Directory

A continuous calendar of premier English Language Teaching conferences across Southeast Asia, the Asia-Pacific region, and the global academic sphere.

Biennial Regional Flagship Can Tho, Vietnam

Mekong TESOL International Conference

July 19, 2026 Can Tho DOET • Gia Viet • UOW Free Registration

The premier non-profit academic symposium in the Mekong Delta celebrating 10 years of empowering English educators through social-emotional well-being, skills, and lasting regional connections.

National Association Vietnam (Rotating)

VietTESOL International Convention

Annual (October / November) VietTESOL Association • National MOET

Vietnam's largest annual national conference on English language education, convening thousands of teachers, researchers, and policymakers under the strategic support of the National Foreign Languages Project.

Southeast Asian Premier Phnom Penh, Cambodia

CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching

Annual (February) IDP Education • MoEYS Cambodia

One of the largest ELT gatherings in the Asia-Pacific region, welcoming over 1,700 delegates from 30+ countries to share pedagogical best practices, curriculum development, and language acquisition models.

Regional Forum Bangkok / Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thailand TESOL International Conference

Annual (January) ThaiTESOL Association

A long-standing regional academic conference established in 1980, emphasizing transformative classroom strategies, ELT leadership, and technology-assisted language instruction across ASEAN.

East Asian Forum Seoul, South Korea

KOTESOL International Conference

Annual (April / May) Korea TESOL Association

Korea's premier ELT conference gathering Korean and international educators, spotlighting classroom research, collaborative learning, and innovative applied linguistic theories.

Pan-Asian Congress Rotating Asian Capitals

AsiaTEFL International Conference

Annual (August / November) The Asian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

A major pan-Asian academic congress that bridges applied linguistics scholarship, intercultural communication, and language policy across more than 20 Asian member nations.

Japanese National Tokyo / Shizuoka, Japan

JALT International Conference

Annual (November) Japan Association for Language Teaching

A leading conference known for empirical rigor, practitioner workshops, and strong Special Interest Groups (SIGs) covering bilingualism, testing, and extensive reading.

World Convention United States (Rotating)

TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo

Annual (March / April) TESOL International Association

The largest global gathering in the field of English language teaching, uniting over 6,000 educators from 100+ countries to explore systemic pedagogical transformation and policy leadership.

Global Conference United Kingdom (Rotating)

IATEFL International Conference & Exhibition

Annual (April) International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

The flagship European ELT conference featuring 500+ academic sessions, world-leading publishers, and global research scholarship supporting professional teacher growth worldwide.

Classroom Toolkits & Pedagogical Handouts

Evidence-based materials, lesson planning frameworks, and speaker handouts freely shared for English educators.

SEL Activity Guide PDF • 24 Pages

Social-Emotional Learning in ELT: 10 Classroom Micro-Routines

“Nurturing Empathy, Safe Expression, and Low-Anxiety Speaking”

Step-by-step 5-minute warm-up routines designed specifically for Vietnamese secondary classrooms to build psychological safety before speaking tasks.

AI Prompt Framework DOCX • Editable

Generative AI Prompts for English Educators: Planning & Rubrics

“Scaffolding Differentiated Reading and Formative Assessment Rubrics”

Tested prompt templates for ChatGPT and Claude to adapt authentic English articles to CEFR A2, B1, and B2 reading levels with tailored vocabulary glossaries.

Extensive Reading Guide PDF • 18 Pages

Setting Up an Extensive Reading Library on a Modest Budget

“Curated by Prof. Rob Waring for Southeast Asian Public Schools”

Practical guide for school librarians and teachers on book leveling, student reading logs, and non-test comprehension monitoring to sustain joy in reading.