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Language Learning Template

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About the Language Learning format

Language Learning is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Multilingual Education and Policy, Second Language Acquisition and Learning.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Language Learning 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inEFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Multilingual Education and Policy Second Language Acquisition and Learning Reading and Literacy Development Second Language Learning and Teaching
ISSN0023-8333
Citation impact (2-yr)3.6
h-index226
i10-index1,358
Total citations184,685
Article processing charge$3,450
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Michigan
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Language Learning per year

59
2014
69
2015
81
2016
74
2017
59
2018
58
2019
64
2020
41
2021
84
2022
75
2023
78
2024
58
2025

Citation impact of Language Learning by publication year

4.9K
2014
4.6K
2015
2.3K
2016
3.4K
2017
2.7K
2018
2.5K
2019
1.6K
2020
929
2021
1.4K
2022
443
2023
466
2024
107
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Language Learning

Effectiveness of L2 Instruction: A Research Synthesis and Quantitative Meta‐analysis

John M. Norris, Lourdes Ortega · 1 Sep 2000

This study employed (and reports in detail) systematic procedures for research synthesis and meta‐analysis to summarize findings from experimental and quasi‐experimental investigations into the effectiveness of L2 instruction published between 1980 and 1998. Comparisons of average effect sizes from 49 unique sample studies reporting sufficient data indicated that focused L2 instruction results in large target‐oriented…

2,393 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
How Big Is “Big”? Interpreting Effect Sizes in L2 Research

Luke Plonsky, Frederick L. Oswald · 15 Oct 2014

The calculation and use of effect sizes—such as d for mean differences and r for correlations—has increased dramatically in second language (L2) research in the last decade. Interpretations of these effects, however, have been rare and, when present, have largely defaulted to Cohen's levels of small ( d = .2, r = .1), medium (.5,…

1,895 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The Case Against Grammar Correction in L2 Writing Classes

John Truscott · 1 Jun 1996

The paper argues that grammar correction in L2 writing classes should be abandoned, for the following reasons: (a) Substantial research shows it to be ineffective and none shows it to be helpful in any interesting sense; (b) for both theoretical and practical reasons, one can expect it to be ineffective; and (c) it has harmful…

1,738 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Language Learning template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Language Learning format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Language Learning template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Language Learning use?
Language Learning uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Language Learning 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Language Learning?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Language Learning 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 Learning template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Language Learning format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Language Learning?
Language Learning is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Language Learning template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Language Learning PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Language Learning template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Language Learning template cost?
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