This article systematically reviews the literature (313 articles) on language and
communication in international students' cross-cultural adaptation in institutions of higher …

Bilinguals have distinct linguistic experiences relative to monolinguals, stemming from
interactions with the environment and the individuals therein. Theories of language control …

Over the past decade, the focus of inquiry into the psychology of SLA has shifted from the
analysis of various characteristics within individuals towards a greater consideration of …

This book presents mixed-methods research into Chinese students' willingness to
communicate (WTC) in an EFL classroom context. The interrelationships between WTC and …

International students' enrollment in institutions of higher education in the US has expanded
considerably in the last decades (Institute of International Education, 2012). A vast body of …

Recent research conceptualizes language mindsets as a 'lens' through which learners view
language challenges as either deficits of aptitude (ie entity beliefs) or opportunities to …

Stress represents a prominent aspect of modern life and is associated with numerous
negative health consequences. International students are a key force in shaping …

Addressing the importance of international student engagement on campus and creating
friendships with host-country nationals during their time abroad, this small-scale study …

Drawing on recent conversation-analytic and socio-interactionist research on students'
participation in L1 and L2 classroom interaction in teacher-fronted activities, this paper …

Growth language mindsets (ie, beliefs that language ability can be improved) are found to
sustain learners' motivation and resilience in challenging situations. Considering that …