EnglishUSA Journal Submission Guidelines

Fall/Winter 2025-6 Issue

 Issue 13: Showcasing the Strength of Our Profession

The EnglishUSA Journal

The EnglishUSA Journal focuses on theory and practice in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and serves as a medium for sharing best practices, addressing current issues, and presenting research. Submissions will be received by the EnglishUSA Professional Development Activities Committee (PDAC), evaluated by peer-reviewers, and published in an online journal to be shared with the EnglishUSA members and the wider professional community. The EnglishUSA Journal is created for readers interested in English language teaching, administration, and leadership at the post-secondary level. The journal is published twice/annually and features practical and theoretical content primarily focused on programs that serve language learners in proprietary programs or university-governed institutions. Featured articles support EnglishUSA’s interest to represent, support, and be the recognized voice of English language programs, emphasizing engagement, integrity, excellence and collaboration.

Categories

In the Classroom articles provide a space for instructors and trainers to share practical ideas, resources, and tools to use in the classroom. The objective of these submissions is to share best practices, encourage peer collaboration and inspire creativity. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Lesson plans and activities designed for English language learners that include student learning outcomes, materials, pacing, learning engagement, etc.
• Useful classroom practice tips, strategies, and tools (e.g. "Using YouTube to Practice Non-Verbal Cues")

“In the Classroom” articles submissions are welcome provided they:

• Are submitted in MS Word file format
• Have a descriptive title 
• Include 3-5 keywords that can be used for indexing (below title)
• Are between 300 - 1000 words with a short introduction (max 75 words) that addresses type of course, students, age, skill level, etc.
• Are previously unpublished
• Should be innovative and easy to follow  
• For lesson plans, state the materials needed, objectives for students, and duration of activity and include original, not copyrighted handouts/worksheets for immediate use (preferred, not required) considering the following: Student outcomes? Materials needed? Assessment? Pacing? Graphics (must be original or have gotten permission to use)? Advice for using technique?
• Useful, tested classroom practice tips or strategies
• Consider how lessons/tips could work with learners in different contexts or levels.

In the Office articles provide a space for English language program administrators, coordinators, and managers to share practical ideas, resources, tips and tools to use regarding program or office operations. The objective of these submissions is to share best practices, encourage peer collaboration and inspire creativity. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Description of useful program operations tips, strategies, and tools (e.g. “Using Hootsuite to Manage Social Media Posts”)

“In the Office” article submissions are welcome provided they:

• Are submitted in MS Word file format
• Have a descriptive title 
• Include 3-5 keywords that can be used for indexing (below title)
• Are between 300 - 1000 words with a short introduction (max 75 words) that addresses type of English language program, setting, organizational structure, etc. 
• Are previously unpublished
• Should be informative and easy to follow
• Useful, tested program or office operations tips or strategies
• Consider how tips/strategies could work with personnel in different contexts or organizational structures

Reports and Reviews offer summaries of relevant events, conferences, or resources in the English language teaching field. The objective is to update the EnglishUSA community with reports on useful topics recently presented at events and conferences in the USA and overseas. This section also offers professional reviews on English language-related publications to help inform readers, which would be useful for their own programs. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Brief reports from professional development, advocacy, and other relevant events and conferences that summarize one or more sessions.
• Reviews of relevant resources that can be used by instructors or administrators including articles, textbooks, apps, websites, etc.

“Reports & Reviews” submissions are welcome provided they:

• Are submitted in MS Word file format
• Include 3-5 keywords that can be used for indexing (below title)
• Are about 500-1000 words
• Are timely (within the past year)
• non-commercial

Journal Articles feature research, analysis, and studies on teaching, learning, and administration in the field of ESL/EFL. Content is relevant for instructors and administrators of the English language and focuses on language acquisition and learning, aspects of the English language, applied linguistics in addition to issues related to program administration. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Articles on English language teaching methodology, approaches, techniques, teaching materials, syllabus design, assessment, etc.
• Articles on teaching and learning standards as well as program administration and evaluation

“Journal Articles” submissions are welcome provided they: 

• Are submitted in MS Word file format
• Have a descriptive title 
• Include 3-5 keywords that can be used for indexing (below title)
• Are  1000-3000 words
• non-commercial
• adhere to the style and referencing guidelines as specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th or 7th edition).
• Include tables, figures, and images (if applicable) submitted in a zip file in their original file format titled appropriately.
• Have written permission to include any copyright-protected items, such as illustrations, photos, lyrics, or screenshots. Copyright must be acknowledged in the article. 

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions are accepted from within and outside the USA regardless of membership status. Submissions may fall under one of the following categories
  • In the Classroom (300 - 1000 words)
  • In the Office (300 - 1000 words)
  • Reports and Reviews (500 - 1000 words)
  • Journal Articles (1000 - 3000 words) 
• Contributions must be submitted online at this link.
• Submissions must adhere to the style and referencing guidelines as specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th or 7th edition).
• Tables, figures, and images should be submitted in a zip file in their original file format titled appropriately.
• Contributors must obtain written permission to include any copyright-protected items, such as illustrations, photos, lyrics, or screenshots. Copyright must be acknowledged in the article.
• Only Journal Articles accepted for publication will receive a DOI; however, all accepted submissions will be hyperlinked on Surface, Open Access.
• Articles submitted should not have been previously published.
• EnglishUSA reserves the right to refuse or edit all entries before publication.

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