SLW News, June 2026

Letter from the Editors

Stefan M. Vogel, University at Albany, SUNY, USA
Bakheet S. Almatrafi, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
Ryan J. Good, Association of International Cultural and Educational Exchange, Taiwan

Letter from the Past Chair

Andy Jiahao Liu, University of Iowa, USA

Letter from the Chair

Ali Yaylali, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

Academic Session Report

Ali Yaylali, Eastern Kentucky University, USA 
Lin Sophie Teng, Zhejiang University, China 
Linh Phung, Eduling, USA 
Jung-Hsien Lin, University of California, Irvine, USA 
Rose O’Connor, University of New Hampshire, USA 
Christina Ortmeier-Hooper, University of New Hampshire, USA 
Olesia Pavlenko, University of New Hampshire, USA

From Processing to Production: A Structured Input Toolkit for Grammar-for-Writing Instruction

Yunqing (Vera) Xie, University College Dublin, Ireland

This article explores grammar-for-writing instruction for multilingual learners in higher education writing classrooms. It suggests that inaccurate form–meaning connections during comprehension may affect later production, including writing. It therefore offers practical task ideas using Structured Input as a foundation and Structured Output as a follow-up under the remedial approach framework.

Navigating AI in an EFL Scientific Writing Classroom: A Case Report

J. T. Salita, Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum der Hochschulen im Land Bremen), University of Bremen, Germany

This article reports how writing a scientific proposal with the use of an AI tool was guided and implemented. It documents how AI literacy and academic integrity were handled in class. It also gives a summary of student feedback and the implications for training EFL students’ writing skills in the future.

Five Steps for Applying for English Teaching Abroad Programs

Shelley Hawthorne Smith, University of Arizona, USA 

“Five Steps for Applying for English Teaching Abroad Programs” provides a step-by-step guide to applying for funding to work in another country. The article summarizes the application process from looking for funding to applying and encourages readers to take advantage of the opportunities our field provides.

Nourishing the SLW Teacher: Finding Balance in a World of High Pressure and AI

Gabrielle Smith, Department of English, University of Vienna, Austria 

As our field is being reshaped by AI and institutional pressure, the human presence of a healthy, nourished teacher is essential educational infrastructure. This article introduces the 7 Pillars of Educator Vitality and two practical rubrics to assess teacher wellbeing. This framework positions the health of SLW educators not as a luxury, but as the foundation for vibrant, sustainable writing instruction.

Meet the Experts: An Interview With Dua Jabr Dajani

In our Meet the Experts interview, Dua Jabr Dajani shares insights from her work supporting EFL instruction and teacher development in East Jerusalem. She discusses the challenges of teaching English in a context where exposure to the language is largely limited to the classroom and emphasizes the importance of identity-affirming, critically engaged instruction. Dajani highlights second language writing as a means for students to develop voice, confidence, and critical thinking through purposeful planning, drafting, and reflection. She also reflects on initiatives such as “Speak Up,” where young learners use writing to organize ideas and communicate meaningfully. Throughout the interview, Dajani underscores the importance of teacher development, collaboration, and reflective practice in strengthening English education and expanding opportunities for learners.

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