Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
Professor of Applied Linguistics, University College London, IOE
Internationalisation of higher education, TESOL, EMI, teaching-research nexus
Communication & Media Studies
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Art
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EMI assessment is where debates about academic literacy and English proficiency always seem to end up. I argue that relying on proficiency scores to judge EMI readiness misses the academic literacies students actually need, and risks being exclusionary. Would love your thoughts!
Informal Digital Learning of English
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Informal Digital Learning of English
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New in Cambridge Elements in Language Teaching: Informal Digital Learning of English (Ju Seong Lee). Explores how learners engage with English through digital spaces beyond the classroom. Share the link (not the PDF) widely! #digitallearning
📥 Free download until 4 Feb: doi.org/10.1017/9781...
📥 Free download until 4 Feb: doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Mapping scholarly resources for strategy: a resource-based view of two management faculties
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New article in Higher Education: we challenge market-driven university strategy and argue for building on distinctive internal scholarly strengths instead. Using a new bibliometric tool, we show how research profiles can inform strategy and protect academic autonomy. rdcu.be/eZ487
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
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New, OPEN ACCESS, Cambridge Elements in Language Teaching series... Please download your free copy today! doi.org/10.1017/9781...
"Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)"
by Yolanda Ruiz de Zarobe (University of the Basque Country)
"Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)"
by Yolanda Ruiz de Zarobe (University of the Basque Country)
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Oct 13
Beyond Proficiency: Rethinking Preparedness in English‐Medium Instruction
This article challenges the assumption that EMI success depends mainly on students' English proficiency. Drawing on East Asian contexts and my own trajectory as a researcher and practitioner, I argue...
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Open Access! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... An argument for focus on academic literacy over proficiency for EMI preparedness. I welcome your thoughts! @ucl.ac.uk
Reposted by Nelson Flores
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Redirecting
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Open Access! Our study shows how structured, identity-focused peer feedback can help doctoral L2 writers refine their authorial voice, build rhetorical confidence, and resist the homogenising effects of GenAI-assisted prose. Watch this space. More to come from this project! doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Sep 10
Generative AI and English language teaching: A global Englishes perspective | Annual Review of Applied Linguistics | Cambridge Core
Generative AI and English language teaching: A global Englishes perspective
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Open Access! "Generative AI and English language teaching: A global Englishes perspective", in Annual Review of Applied Linguistics! (Lee, Jeon, McKinley and Rose). Watch out for the 'standards' GenAI defaults to... your own voice and style may be lost! doi.org/10.1017/S026...
Reposted by Kevin McManus
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Do open access plain-language summaries increase engagement with research?
In a range of academic scholarship communities, the debate over the efficacy and impact of open access publishing has intensified. This discourse is strong in [language education and applied linguisti...
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Open access + OASIS plain-language summaries = more views, downloads & citations — a practical path to more inclusive, impactful research! doi.org/10.1515/appl...
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Jul 24
So sorry I missed this!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Jul 24
We are delighted to announce that Alfred W. T. Lo (University of Oxford, UK) has been selected as the winner of the 2024 System Early Career Researcher Award. doi.org/10.1016/j.sy...
We thank all four early career scholars for their outstanding contributions to System!
We thank all four early career scholars for their outstanding contributions to System!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Jun 17
Some actual photos from The Contemporary Crossroads VI conference at Eötvös Loránd University yesterday - huge thanks to Kata Csizér for the invitation!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Jun 17
The Contemporary Crossroads VI conference at Eötvös Loránd University (and the fun weekend before it) here in Budapest was everything I needed to start the summer right!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· May 30
Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom
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Free download until 6 June. Please download your free copy today, and share the link (not the PDF) with others so they can download their copy, too.
Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· May 27
Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom
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The newest title in the Cambridge Elements in Language Teaching series is now available for free download until 6 June! Download your free copy today, and share the link (not the PDF) widely!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· May 27
One of the many reasons I love living in London. I get to see amazing people more often as they come through! From the US, from Hong Kong - keep coming back, friends!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· May 21
I’ve so enjoyed being back in Japan since mid-April, but alas, my time is coming to an end and I return to London on Saturday. I’m always grateful that I can spend time here. Huge thanks to Waseda University’s Institute for Advanced Studies who hosted me!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Apr 25
Photos from the Future of English project on Online Behaviour in EMI last week at Waseda University. I miss everyone! Sad our 3-year project is coming to an end…
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 25
A few more photos from #AAAL2025 -it’s been great catching up with friends, colleagues, and the latest research!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 23
#AAAL2025 day two morning photos. Making up for lost time!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 23
I’m getting there! Changing planes in Houston! #AAAL2025 better late than never…
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 22
For those who missed it, Heathrow was closed yesterday and all flights cancelled due to a fire and power outage. I couldn’t get the direct flight today so I’m on my way to Houston to connect, but at least I’ll get there eventually. I’m so sorry for all my colleagues who had to cancel.
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 22
Well, I’ll get to Denver for #AAAL2025 32 hours later than planned but I’m on my way! So disappointed to miss our Global Englishes and TESOL colloquium at 8am on day one but at least I’ll be there for day two!
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 16
For those at #AAAL2025 consider starting day one off with us! Global Englishes and TESOL 2-hour colloquium…
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 11
Metacognition in Language Teaching
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Metacognition in Language Teaching
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"Metacognition in Language Teaching" by Mark Feng Teng The newest title in the Cambridge Elements series is available for free download until 20 March. Please download your free copy today, and share the link (not the PDF) with others so they can download their copy, too.
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Mar 6
Future of English Forum 2025 with David Crystal is underway! #BritishCouncil #UniversityofBedfordshire
Jim McKinley
@jimmckinley.bsky.social
· Feb 26
Validate User
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Open access! "Global Englishes teaching in secondary schools in Italy" (ELT Journal) - Andreani & McKinley doi.org/10.1093/elt/...
This study explored how presentations on English varieties shaped 96 Italian students’ attitudes, backing GE but lingering bias toward British/American English.
This study explored how presentations on English varieties shaped 96 Italian students’ attitudes, backing GE but lingering bias toward British/American English.