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Pascual Pérez-Paredes @perez-paredes.bsky.social · May 2

Today I'll break down new #research from
@cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org @eurocallmallsig.bsky.social rocallLang
Liu, G. L. (2025). Digital empowerment for rural #migrant students in #China: #Identity, investment, and digital #literacies beyond the classroom. ReCALL, 37(2), 215–231

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Apr 24

🚀 So much is happening behind the scenes for #eurocall2025!
First Italian stream ✅
Whova app ✅
Pin badges for remote folks? Also ✅
Get the full update: eurocall2025.com
And did we mention that the notifications of acceptance have been sent out? 😉
#Edling #appliedlinguistics #ELT

Attention and learning in L2 multimodality: A webcam-based eye-tracking study

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Apr 24

Attention and learning in L2 multimodality: A webcam-based eye-tracking study www.lltjournal.org/item/10125-7...

Multimodal input can significantly support second language (L2) vocabulary learning and comprehension. However, very little research has examined how L2 learners, especially young learners, …

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Apr 24

Just submitted my abstract! Take a look at the list of seminars on the #AIA32 website. Hope to see you there!

AIA32 @aia32.bsky.social · Apr 23

Still deciding what seminar to send your abstract to? No worries! The #AIA32 abstract submission has been extended to May 2, 2025! Submit your 300-word abstract (APA7 format) to seminar convenors. Let's make #AIA32 unforgettable!

First- and second-language subtitles and cognitive load: An EEG study

Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Apr 11

First- and second-language subtitles and cognitive load: An EEG study #ELT #languagelearning #appliedlinguistics
www.lltjournal.org/item/10125-7...

Empirical evidence remains sparse about how videos enhanced with first-language (L1) and secondlanguage (L2) subtitles influence cognitive load in L2 learners. To address this …

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Cambridge University Press - Linguistics @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org · Apr 2

The Cambridge Handbook of Technology in Language Teaching and Learning by Glenn Stockwell and Yijen Wang

An overview of technology in language teaching and learning by international experts, showcasing the diversity and complexity of the field.

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the cover of the Cambridge Handbook of Technology in Language Teaching and Learning

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Mar 18

The American Movie Corpus will be available soon! More info on Instagram. Follow @pierfranca.forchini_official

Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Feb 17

Last day to submit your abstract! #eurocall2025

Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 31

*** Deadline Extended ***
📆 The new deadline is 17th February
www.eurocall2025.com

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Feb 12

⏳ Only 5 days left!
The #eurocall2025 Call for Papers closes on 17th February -don’t miss your chance to present in Milan!
We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Plonsky as a plenary speaker! A leading expert in SLA and research methods, his work has shaped the field.
📢 Submit your paper: eurocall2025.com

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Feb 10

⏳ 1 week left!
The #eurocall2025 Call for Papers closes on 17th February!
Don't miss your chance to present in Milan and connect with top experts in #CALL.
📢 Submit now: eurocall2025.com
#Edling #appliedlinguistics #ELT #languages #eurocall

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Nik Peachey @nikpeachey.bsky.social · Feb 7

A systematic review of research on AI in language education: Current status and future implications https://buff.ly/4hA3Vi7

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Feb 6

🎤 Announcing our next #eurocall2025 plenary speaker: Marina Orsini-Jones!
A pioneer in CALL, VE, and multilingual education, she brings decades of expertise in digital learning and global collaboration.
⏳ Submit your paper by 17th February: eurocall2025.com
📍 Join us in Milan!

#eurocall #CALL

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 31

*** Deadline Extended ***
📆 The new deadline is 17th February
www.eurocall2025.com

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 30

EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 30

📢 Reminder: EuroCALL 2025 Submission Deadline 📢

The deadline for submitting your proposals for EuroCALL 2025 is just a few days away! ⏳
🔹 Deadline: February 3, 2024
🔹 Theme: Advancing CALL New Research Agendas
🔹 www.eurocall2025.com

#eurocall2025 #CALL #languagelearning #EdTech #eurocall

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 29

Meet our first #eurocall2025 plenary speaker: Pierfranca Forchini! An expert in corpus linguistics, movie language, and language varieties, she brings unique insights into spoken discourse. Submit your paper by 3rd February: eurocall2025.com
#eurocall #ELT #languages #appliedlinguistics

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 27

⏳ 1 Week Left!
The #EuroCALL2025 Call for Papers closes soon—don't miss your chance to present your work in Milan!
Featuring plenary talks by:
Pierfranca Forchini
Marina Orsini-Jones
Luke Plonsky
Ana Sevilla-Pavón
Submit by 3rd Feb: eurocall2025.com
#eurocall #ELT #Edling #appliedlinguistics

Navigating Gen AI: Implications for Teaching and Learning | Research, Teaching, & Learning

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 25

Navigating GenAI - useful resources on AI for teaching and learning from UC Berkley #AI #ELT #edtech rtl.berkeley.edu/projects-ini...

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 22

We look forward to welcoming you to Milan.
📩 Submit your abstract by Feb.3rd.

EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 22

🎓 #EuroCALL2025 will take place at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a historic and stunning venue in Milan!
🌿 Don’t miss this chance to present your work and explore a world-class city.
🗓️ 27–30 August 2025 | 📢 eurocall2025.com
#eurocall #tblt #languagelearning #ELT #Edling #appliedlinguistics

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Associazione Italiana di Anglistica @aianglistica.bsky.social · Jan 22

***CALL FOR PAPERS -- AIA SEMINAR***

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Interactions in Language, Literature, and Culture

Aldo Moro University of Bari 14-15 May, 2025
The call is now open:
auth.oxfordabstracts.com?redirect=/st...

SUBMISSION DEADLINE 1/03/2025
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION 15/03/2025

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 20

🎤 Exciting Sessions Await!
From AI-powered classrooms to immersive VR in language teaching—#EuroCALL2025 is the place to be!
📍 Milan | 🗓️ 27–30 August 2025
Submit your paper: eurocall2025.com
✨ Let your ideas inspire change!
#DigitalLearning #eurocall #CALL #ELT #Edling #languages #appliedlinguistics

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 15

📢 Reminder! The #EuroCALL2025 Call for Papers is OPEN!
📅 Join us in vibrant Milan, 27–30 August 2025, and showcase your innovative research in language learning and technology.
🔗 Submit your proposal here: eurocall2025.com
⏳ Deadline approaching—don't miss out!
#EuroCALL #EuroCALL2025

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EuroCALL 2025 Conference @eurocall2025.bsky.social · Jan 13

The call for papers for #EuroCALL 2025 is out! Don't miss the opportunity to share your work at our in-person conference in Milan on 27-30 August 2025.
Check the website eurocall2025.com

Does comprehension of L2 television programs improve through regular classroom viewing?

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Valentina Morgana @valentinamorgana.bsky.social · Jan 14

Does comprehension of L2 television programs improve through regular classroom viewing? #EFL #ELT #English #multimodalinput

scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/items/fa7252...

This study investigated second language (L2) comprehension across nine episodes of the same TV series and explored whether comprehension improves through regular classroom viewing. 121 intermediate an...

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