Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Regular Issue

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This issue comprises five articles authored or co-authored by twelve scholars representing six institutions across two countries, namely SDU University and Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (Kazakhstan), as well as Universitas Negeri Padang, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, and Universitas Negeri Semarang (Indonesia).

The contributions in this issue reflect current developments in English language education, literature, linguistics, and educational technology. The published studies address diverse themes, including virtual reality-supported language learning, literary and psychological analysis, dialect variation in English speech, local culture-based language teaching, and students’ emotional experiences in academic writing.

In line with the journal’s commitment to disseminating high-quality scholarly work, the editorial board hopes that the articles featured in this issue will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of English language and literary studies and serve as valuable references for future research and educational practice.

Published: 2026-07-01

Articles

  • Mapping the intellectual landscape of VR-supported English learning: trends, gaps, and research frontiers

    Ulzhan N. Urazaliyeva, Gulzhaina K. Kassymova, Meiramgul Yesbossyn
    55-66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.58712/se.v2i2.139

  • The influence of interpersonal relationships on Mary’s psychological transformation: A Freudian personality dynamic in The Secret Garden (1911)

    Alysa Marchelin, Leni Marlina
    67-77
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.58712/xbw6zz67

  • Dialect variation in Indonesian students’ English speech: The role of regional background and language exposure

    Suci Pole Mappaita, Muhammad Rifqi Syamsuddin
    78-88
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.58712/bjywgg93

  • Local culture-based English language teaching for young learners: A systematic literature review

    Eko Heriyanto, Sri Wuli Fitriati, Zulfa Sakhiyya
    89-99
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.58712/m6kt9p68

  • Students' emotional experiences in writing English essays: A thematic narrative analysis

    Harnita Rosalia, Andi Nurul Annisa Budiman
    100-116
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.58712/se.v2i2.142