TATEFL accepts the following types of manuscripts within the scope of English language teaching, language education, and related educational fields.

1. Original Research Article

Reports original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods. The manuscript should clearly present the research problem, relevant literature, appropriate methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusions. It should provide meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge and practice in English language teaching, language education, and related educational fields.

2. Review Article

Provides a critical and comprehensive synthesis of existing research on a specific topic relevant to English language teaching and education. Review articles may adopt systematic reviews, scoping reviews, meta-analyses, or other rigorous literature review approaches. The manuscript should identify key findings, research trends, gaps in the literature, and directions for future research.

3. Case Study Article

Presents an in-depth investigation of a specific educational case, such as an institution, educational program, classroom, teaching practice, learning experience, or educational phenomenon. The manuscript should provide a clear description of the context, explain the case selection and methods of investigation, and offer a systematic analysis that generates meaningful insights for educational research and practice.

4. Conceptual/Theoretical Article

Develops or critically examines concepts, theories, models, frameworks, or perspectives relevant to English language teaching and education. The manuscript should be grounded in a critical analysis of relevant literature and offer a clear conceptual contribution, theoretical advancement, or new perspective that informs educational research and practice.

General Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to TATEFL must be original, must not have been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal.

Submissions must fall within the scope of TATEFL and comply with the journal's author guidelines, publication ethics, and editorial policies.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts meet applicable ethical standards, including requirements for informed consent, research ethics approval where applicable, and appropriate acknowledgment of sources and contributions.