The field of applied linguistics is increasingly adopting open science practices. As open access publication gains traction, ethical issues emerge that need to be addressed by the field. This viewpoint paper addresses the concern that open science is not equally open for everyone. This paper describes …

The search for existing non-animal alternative methods for use in experiments is currently challenging because of the lack of both comprehensive structured databases and balanced keyword-based search strategies to mine unstructured textual databases. In this paper we describe 3Ranker, which is a fast, …

While Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is recognised as an effective approach worldwide, its implementation in foreign language (FL) classrooms remains difficult. Earlier studies have identified factors impeding CLT implementation, such as a lack of communicative lesson materials or teachers' more …

Leerlingen die hun hele schoolcarrière goede cijfers hebben gehaald voor vreemde talen, zoals Frans, Duits of Spaans, blijken vaak niet goed in staat om in die talen te communiceren. Kennelijk is er iets anders getoetst dan communicatievaardigheid. Als de toetsing zich daar beter op richt, welke effecten …

Hoewel de eindtermen voor het vreemdetalenonderwijs gericht zijn op communicatieve vaardigheden, blijkt in de praktijk dat veel leerlingen maar beperkt (leren) communiceren in de vreemde taal. Om een brug te slaan tussen de vakdidactische theorie en de vakdidactische ontwikkeling van leraren-in-opleiding …

Researchers worldwide have identified affective benefits of improvisational drama techniques (IDTs) on foreign language (FL) learners. Yet the characteristics of professional development programmes (PDPs) that could lead to long-term integration of drama among FL teachers appear largely undiscovered. …