• Embracing Local Identity: Strategies for Effective English Teaching in Nepal 

  Joshi, S.R. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  This research paper explores the integration of local identity into English language teaching (ELT) in Nepal, highlighting the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy. In a country marked by rich linguistic diversity ...
• Echoes of Identity: A Linguistic Odyssey through Sri Lanka’s English Dialects 

  Ramanayaka, S.K.L.J. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Language, much like a flowing river, carves its path through the landscapes of human interaction, constantly evolving through regional and cultural influences. This study embarks on an intellectual expedition to unveil ...
• Borrowings in the Sri Lankan English Spoken by Moors: The Influence of Sri Lankan Muslim Tamil and Arabic 

  Marikar, H. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  This study aims to expand the description of Sri Lankan English through a descriptive analysis of the sub-variety produced by the Sri Lankan Moor community, reflecting on the multilingual, multi-ethnic, and multicultural ...
• Effectiveness of Localized English Content in Developing Cognitive Skills among IX Standard Students 

  Idayaraja, T. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  This study investigated the effectiveness of localized English content in developing cognitive skills among IX standard students. Recognizing the intrinsic link between language learning and cognitive processes such ...
• The Decolonization of Sri Lankan English: The Need to Break the Rules and Expand the Borders 

  Rajapakse, A. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Sri Lankan English (SLE) is generally identified within academia as the variety of English used in Sri Lanka and therefore bears its own unique identity. This study examined the perceptions, beliefs and attitudes of ...
• The Impact of Digital Learning Tools on Student Engagement and Academic Performance in Primary School 

  Asma, M.S.B.; Fernando, W.S.A. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  In recent years, the use of digital learning resources in educational institutions has increased considerably. Platforms such as Pearson Active Learn UK is transforming engagement in primary education, where these ...
• Enhancing Writing Skills Through AI-Driven Feedback: A Study on the Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Reflective Writing Practice 

  Fernando, W.S.A. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Formative feedback during writing sessions is crucial for improving students’ writing skills. However, educators often struggle with the heavy workload and limited time available to provide such feedback. Research has ...
• Use of ChatGPT to Enhance English Speaking Skills: Learners’ Perception in a Sri Lankan University 

  Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Innovations in technology have significantly transformed the educational landscape in recent years. ChatGPT is one such innovation that plays an evolving role in education. Studies have been conducted to examine the ...
• Gamified Lesson Designs in Fostering Positive Washback: A Case Study from Bangladesh 

  Abtahee, H. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The study conducted at two major private universities in Bangladesh examines the impact of gamified lesson design on teaching and learning outcomes by enhancing positive washback in language instruction. In tertiary-level ...
• Integration of AI Tools in EFL Speaking Classrooms in Bangladesh: A Teacher-Student Perspective 

  Ahmed Dibbo, S.; Islam, S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) speaking classrooms has gained significant attention globally. Several studies suggest that the use of AI tools such as ...
• Decolonizing Literary Comprehension through GenAI: Harnessing Generative AI for Visual and Contextual Insights into Literary Texts 

  Weerasinghe, A.M.M. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The global ELT industry often emphasizes literary texts rooted in British culture, which can pose significant comprehension challenges for students in post-colonial contexts such as Sri Lanka. Although the prescribed ...
• Faculty Perceptions and Adaptation to AI Tools in Literature Assessment: A Study of Undergraduate English Programs 

  Dissanayake, D.M.K.H.D. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The increasing use of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT in higher education has raised concerns about academic integrity and the efficacy of traditional assessment methods (AlAli & Wardat, 2024). This study, which was ...
• Exploring the Effectiveness of Blog Writing Technique in ESL Classrooms to Enhance the Writing Skills of Learners 

  Samarasinghe, A.G.S.M.; Abeyweera, G.H.; Herath, H.M.D.N.; Nayanahari, W.M.L.; Dissanayake, D.M.R.N.; Silva, R.R.P. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  In today’s highly competitive world, gaining competency in a second language is paramount for individuals since it has become one of the key elements of surviving and thriving in the industrial arena. Writing is ...
• Exploring Low-Proficient ESL Undergraduates’ Responses to Face-to-Face and AI-Mediated English-Speaking Experiences 

  Embogama, R.M.S.N. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The omnipresence of educational technologies has become an undeniable reality in the post-COVID era. Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) technology in formal and informal teaching and learning contexts has resulted ...
• Bias byArtificial Intelligence in English Language Teaching: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Success 

  Abeywickrama, B. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of education, transforming teaching practices, learning experiences, and assessment methods. In the field of English language teaching (ELT), it offers numerous ...
• Power Dynamics, Language Death, and Multilingual Material Development in South Asia 

  Malik, M.A. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Linguistic diversity in South Asia is marked by a complex interplay of historical, political, and social forces that determine the survival or decline of languages. This presentation explores the power dynamics between ...
• Inclusive or Exclusive? Analyzing Minority Representation in Tamil Nadu and CBSE Textbooks 

  Manivannan, T.; Tasnim, M.E. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Textbooks are the primary knowledge hub or a resource for marginalized children who lack access to commercially produced supplementary materials or any other educational materials available in the mainstream market. ...
• English Language Education and Feminist Pedagogy: Reflections of a Tertiary Level Teacher 

  Sinha, M. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Locating feminist pedagogy in the context of empowerment and social justice alongside ‘experience’ as a crucial concept for knowledge production, this paper emerges out of my reflections as a teacher of English Language ...
• English in Asia: Power, Identity, and Inequality 

  Patil, V. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  English occupies a paradoxical position in Asia, serving as both a vehicle for socio-economic mobility and a source of cultural and linguistic tension. The study aims to critically trace the historical development of ...
• Confronting English at a Women’s College in India: Stories of (Dis)empowerment and Decoloniality 

  Kral, T. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  The coloniality of English in India continues to be a source of tension and paradox. The language maintains its elite metropolitan prestige yet holds the aspirations for social mobility among millions in peripheral ...

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