Writers’ Guidelines

Our members look to Réflexions for current articles on inspiring theories and practices related to language teaching. They must be based on research, summarize research projects, present effective programs and practices, or report on current language-related news or events. Our members expect articles that are interesting, thought-provoking, timely, practical, informative, concise, complete, and current. We offer no payment for articles by professional educators.

CASLT’s editorial committee reviews each submission to determine its suitability for the magazine. If your article is accepted, it will be copyedited and translated. Articles received after a submission deadline may be held over for a future issue. Authors will receive a timeline for the issue in which their article will appear.

Themes of 2026 Issues

Each of the 2026 issues of Réflexions (volume 45) will have a theme. When submitting an article for consideration, please specify for which issue you are submitting. Each issue has a limited amount of space for articles not related to the theme.

Issue Theme Description Example Topics
February 2026
(45-1)
Climate Change, Sustainability, and Environmental Education in Language Teaching Connecting ecological awareness and responsibility to language learning.
  • Using additional language (L+) learning to teach about climate action
  • Integrating environmental themes in L+ education
  • Fostering student activism across languages
May 2026
(45-2)
Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Language Teaching Exploring the impact, challenges, and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and other digital innovations on L+ classrooms.
  • Integrating AI-driven language tools
  • Preparing learners for digital literacy
  • Addressing ethical concerns in tech-enhanced learning
October 2026
(45-3)
Sustaining Teacher Recruitment and Retention in L+ Programs Addressing creative solutions, effective mentorship, and policy advocacy to counter teacher shortages and burnout in Canada.
  • Discovering innovative pathways to certification
  • Promoting district recruitment initiatives
  • Supporting teacher well-being in rural/remote communities
Length, Audience, and Style

We look for brief articles (1,150 words maximum) that will be helpful to language educators.

Our primary audiences are:

  • Practising language classroom teachers (English and French as a second/additional language, Indigenous languages, and international/heritage languages)
  • Researchers and teacher educators in language teaching and learning in various university settings
  • Pre-service teachers enrolled in faculties of education across the country
  • School administrators, L+ consultants and coordinators, education ministry staff, etc.
  • Those with an interest in language learning development

We prefer articles written in an informal, conversational style. We are not looking for conventional research reports or term papers. Executive summaries of research articles are preferred over longer dissertations. Writers should emphasize what they have learned from their experience and the implications of these discoveries for language teachers. We will prioritize articles highlighting new and effective programs that result in improvements in language teaching and learning.

References

References and in-text citations should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition style. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of citations, quotations, and information supplied for graphs/charts and figures.

Images

We encourage the use of images, graphs/charts, and figures to illustrate key points. All images must also be provided as separate files.

Within your article file, please include:

  • A suggested caption for each photograph
  • A caption for each graph/chart or figure that briefly describes the data presented

Writers are responsible for obtaining written permission from the subjects of submitted photographs.

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

Authors may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support initial brainstorming, language correction, structural clarity, and formatting in their manuscripts. However, all intellectual content, ideas, arguments, analyses, and conclusions must originate exclusively from the author(s). If AI tools have been used in the preparation of a manuscript, the author(s) must include a brief statement specifying how these tools were employed.

Sample AI Use Disclosure Statements
Type of AI Use Sample Statement
Initial brainstorming An AI tool was used during the initial brainstorming stage to generate ideas and possible directions. The research questions, arguments, and analysis presented are solely the author’s own.
Grammar and spelling correction An AI tool was used to check grammar, spelling, and minor language corrections. All ideas, arguments, and content are the author’s own.
Improving readability and structure An AI tool was used to improve sentence structure and readability. The intellectual content, analysis, and conclusions were developed entirely by the author.
Formatting support An AI tool was used for formatting and citation consistency. All scholarly content originates from the author.
No AI use No AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.
Submission Guidelines

Articles should be submitted to communications@caslt.org. We will acknowledge receipt via email.

Please include:

  • A copy of your article in .docx, .doc, .odt, or .rtf format
  • All images
    • Inserted in the document where they should appear in the published article AND
    • In separate files attached to the email submission (hi-resolution [300 ppi])
    • A hi-resolution image can be around 3.5 MB in size, while a low-resolution image can be around 500 KB or less.
  • Your phone number
  • A short author biography (50 words maximum)
  • A hi-resolution author photo (300 ppi)
    • Ideally, the headshot should span from your head to your waist. Leave space on each side of your body and above your head for our final cropping.

If your article has more than one author, include a short biography and photo of each author.

Article Submission Deadlines
Issue Deadline
No. 1 (February) December 1
No. 2 (May) March 1
No. 3 (October) August 1
Copyright

Upon acceptance of their submission, the author(s) hereby grant(s), transfer(s), and assign(s) to CASLT the right to print, publish, sell, disseminate, and otherwise utilize the work.

For greater certainty, it is specifically understood and accepted by the parties that, except as otherwise agreed to in writing, the author(s) shall not be entitled to receive royalties or any other benefit from the submission after it has been provided.

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