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About the Language Teaching format

Language Teaching is a peer-reviewed journal published by Cambridge University Press, covering Second Language Learning and Teaching, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Legal case studies and regulations.

PublisherCambridge University Press
Reference styleNumbered
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Language Teaching 12 (2023) 45–58.

Formats any DOI in the closest standard style — Language Teaching has no published style definition, so this is an approximation. No sign-up.

Publishes research inSecond Language Learning and Teaching EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Legal case studies and regulations Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Multilingual Education and Policy
ISSN0261-4448
Citation impact (2-yr)3.98
h-index128
i10-index500
Total citations61,131
Top institutions publishing hereVictoria University of Wellington
Journal websitejournals.cambridge.org
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Papers published in Language Teaching per year

32
2014
62
2015
47
2016
49
2017
42
2018
40
2019
69
2020
52
2021
52
2022
44
2023
50
2024
55
2025

Citation impact of Language Teaching by publication year

1.1K
2014
1.8K
2015
2K
2016
3.7K
2017
2.2K
2018
1.8K
2019
2.2K
2020
1.2K
2021
992
2022
886
2023
333
2024
161
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Language Teaching

Teacher cognition in language teaching: A review of research on what language teachers think, know, believe, and do

Simon Borg · 1 Apr 2003

This paper reviews a selection of research from the field of foreign and second language teaching into what is referred to here as teacher cognition – what teachers think, know, and believe and the relationships of these mental constructs to what teachers do in the language teaching classroom. Within a framework suggested by more general…

2,491 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Identity, language learning, and social change

Bonny Norton, Kelleen Toohey · 26 Aug 2011

In this review article on identity, language learning, and social change, we argue that contemporary poststructuralist theories of language, identity, and power offer new perspectives on language learning and teaching, and have been of considerable interest in our field. We first review poststructuralist theories of language, subjectivity, and positioning and explain sociocultural theories of language…

1,115 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Feedback on second language students' writing

Ken Hyland, Fiona Hyland · 1 Apr 2006

Feedback is widely seen as crucial for encouraging and consolidating learning, and this significance has also been recognised by those working in the field of second language (L2) writing. Its importance is acknowledged in process-based classrooms, where it forms a key element of the students' growing control over composing skills, and by genre-oriented teachers employing…

985 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Language Teaching template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Language Teaching format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Language Teaching template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Cambridge University Press format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Language Teaching use?
Language Teaching uses Numbered references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Language Teaching 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Language Teaching?
No. DocuGuru generates the null LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Cambridge University Press-ready Language Teaching document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Language Teaching template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Language Teaching format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Language Teaching?
Language Teaching is a multidisciplinary journal published by Cambridge University Press. DocuGuru's Language Teaching template matches Cambridge University Press's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Language Teaching PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Language Teaching template (the null class) that is ready to submit to Cambridge University Press, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Language Teaching template cost?
You can start writing in the Language Teaching template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Language Teaching PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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