Language Teaching

Language Teaching is a leading international peer-reviewed journal published by Cambridge University Press, dedicated to the field of second and foreign language education. With an impressive 2026 Impact Factor of 8.000 and ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, it stands as one of the most influential and highly cited publications in applied linguistics and language pedagogy. The journal’s scope encompasses a wide range of topics central to language teaching and learning, including second language acquisition, curriculum design, teacher education, classroom methodology, and language assessment. It is particularly renowned for its emphasis on bridging the gap between research and practice, offering critical syntheses of current scholarship to inform teaching and policy. The journal features several distinct article types: state-of-the-art review articles that comprehensively survey recent developments in a specific area; research timelines that trace the evolution of key concepts; and replication studies that test the robustness of previous findings. It also publishes plenary speeches from major conferences, providing direct access to the thinking of leading scholars. The target audience includes university researchers, teacher educators, graduate students, and practicing language teachers seeking evidence-based insights. While not fully open access, Language Teaching offers a hybrid open access model, allowing authors to pay for article processing charges to make their work freely available. Its exceptional impact factor and top-tier quartile ranking underscore its status as an essential resource for anyone engaged in the science and practice of language instruction.