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141 gap statements mined from Foreign Language Teaching Methods papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,445 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The paper identifies the need to clarify the essence of the phenomenon of knowledge. The paper determines the gap in understanding the nature of knowledge in the discourse of modern philosophy, psychology, and pedagogy.

    KNOWLEDGE AS A KEY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: THE ESSENCE OF THE PHENOMENON · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a methodology for the effective use of digital tools in academic writing. The need for research on the impact of digital tools on the quality of academic writing.

    METODOLOGY FOR USING DIGITAL TOOLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING · 2026 · DOI

  • Teaching English to preschool children can be difficult due to their lack of motivation and energetic behavior. Understanding cultural differences is a challenge in English language teaching. Keeping students motivated is a challenge in English language teaching.

    METHODOLOGICAL AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH ACROSS AGE GROUPS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for more research on the effectiveness of role-playing games in language teaching.

    ROLE-PLAYING GAMES IN GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS AS AN EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHOD · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of digital resources in Bulgarian language for pre-literacy period and primary grades. The need for differentiation in teaching Bulgarian language as a first and second language.

    Studying the Bulgarian Language abroad – Status, Problems, Prospects · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between grammar teaching and the development of communication skills and cognitive abilities. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing curricular documents from ten countries.

    Zahraniční modely kurikula mateřského jazyka (L1): srovnávací studie · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the need for effective models of lifelong learning for adults. The lack of research on the role of digital technologies in supporting personalized learning.

    METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING ADULTS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION · 2026 · DOI

  • Children with special educational needs face significant challenges in learning a foreign language, including difficulties with pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Teachers may lack the training and support needed to effectively implement innovative technologies in language learning programs. The use of innovative technologies may be limited by technical issues and accessibility concerns.

    Features of the Application of Innovative Means in the Process of Teaching a Foreign Language to Children with Speech Difficulties · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to primary school English teachers working with children with special educational needs. The sample size is not specified, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The study relies on self-reported data from teachers, which may be subject to bias.

    Features of the Application of Innovative Means in the Process of Teaching a Foreign Language to Children with Speech Difficulties · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of information overload and the need for personalisation of learning in a digital environment. The study also identifies the challenge of supporting the motivational sphere of students in a digital environment.

    Digital educational environment and the formation of motivation to learn a foreign language among young students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap between research in SLA and language pedagogy and everyday classroom practice. Busy classroom teachers may struggle to keep up with the latest research and incorporate it into their teaching.

    Gakushūsha o shiensuru nihongo shidōhō 学習者を支援する日本語指導法 [Learner-Supportive Methods for Teaching Japanese] · 2026 · DOI

  • Finally, future studies may investigate contextual factors such as mobile distractions and the role of teacher guidance in shaping the effectiveness of QR code–supported activities. Furthermore, QR codes should be examined across different language skills such as speaking, listening, and writing, as well as with different learner groups and proficiency levels.

    INTEGRATION OF QR CODES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the trends in postgraduate studies on teaching Turkish to foreigners. There is a need to determine the research trends of master's and doctoral theses that experimented with different methods and techniques in teaching Turkish to foreigners.

    DETERMINING TRENDS IN POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ON TEACHING TURKISH TO FOREIGNERS USI · 2026 · DOI

  • Teachers' lack of interest and difficulty in applying GBL methods. Technical problems in using GBL applications. The lack of experience of students in using GBL methods.

    The Use Of Game-Based Learning In Enriching The Arabic Vocabulary Of Religious Secondary School Students In Malaysia · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the long-term effects of GBL on Arabic language learning. Research can investigate the impact of GBL on student motivation and engagement. Studies can develop and test new GBL applications for Arabic language learning.

    The Use Of Game-Based Learning In Enriching The Arabic Vocabulary Of Religious Secondary School Students In Malaysia · 2026 · DOI

  • Significant disparities exist across courses and among teachers regarding the depth and modes of digital technology application. Insufficient alignment between online and offline teaching leads to fragmented content and dispersed objectives in instructional design. Digital platforms still provide limited guidance and support for students' learning processes.

    Research on Innovative Pathways for Blended Teaching Models in Higher Vocational English Oral Communication through Digital Technology Empowerment—A Case Study of Higher Vocational Institutions in the Greater Bay Area · 2026 · DOI

  • Because digital delivery and pedagogical organization varied simultaneously, their independent contributions could not be determined.

    Interactive digital environments for grammar acquisition: evaluating digital practice modules in German as a foreign language · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample size was limited to 30 undergraduate students. The study only observed the effects of gamification over a short period.

    GAMIFICATION AS A TEACHING TOOL IN EFL CLASSES · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing innovative approaches to language teaching - It highlights the challenge of shifting from traditional teacher-centered methods to more interactive and student-centered practices - The paper mentions the challenge of considering the individual needs and motivations…

    INNOVATIVE APPROACHES OF LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of more innovative approaches to language teaching - It should investigate the effectiveness of these approaches in different contexts - The paper suggests that future research should consider the individual needs and motivations…

    INNOVATIVE APPROACHES OF LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a reorientation of the educational process from the transfer of knowledge to the formation of integrated professional competencies, - The lack of analysis of pedagogical conditions that ensure the effective implementation of the competence…

    COMPETENCY APPROACH IN THE TRAINING OF DENTAL STUDENTS: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the use of digital technologies in foreign language learning - There is a need to explore the role of digitized methods in enhancing the effectiveness of foreign language…

    DIDACTIC POSSIBILITIES OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS AND INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in traditional pedagogical approaches, - It notes that language games can fill this gap by providing emotional engagement and practical…

    METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE USE OF LANGUAGE GAMES IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of mastery of flexible skills can hinder personal and career growth, - There is a need to develop soft skills in the process of educational…

    TEACHING SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS TO STUDENTS AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF FORMING SOFT SKILLS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the influence of individual digital tools on motivation to learn a foreign language, without integrating cognitive, behavioural and humanistic approaches in relation to the age group of 17-21.

    Digital educational environment and the formation of motivation to learn a foreign language among young students · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of a methodology for the effective use of digital tools in academic writing (“METODOLOGY FOR USING DIGITAL TOOLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING”, 2026); (2) Teaching English to preschool children can be difficult due to their lack of motivation and energetic behavior (“METHODOLOGICAL AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH ACROSS AGE GROUPS”, 2026); (3) The lack of digital resources in Bulgarian language for pre-literacy period and primary grades (“Studying the Bulgarian Language abroad – Status, Problems, Prospects”, 2026); (4) There is a lack of research on the relationship between grammar teaching and the development of communication skills and cognitive abilities (“Zahraniční modely kurikula mateřského jazyka (L1): srovnávací studie”, 2026); (5) The lack of research on the role of digital technologies in supporting personalized learning (“METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING ADULTS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE…”, 2026). 141 gap statements have been mined from Foreign Language Teaching Methods papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,445 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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