Here we are at the end of 2012, the much talked about year. The year has seen so many happenings in the world, and so has in the field of English language studies and English education. Through this second edition of 2012 Journal of English and Education (JEE), we intend to share with you, yet again, many elaboration of teaching ideas and fruitful research findings in English language and education fields. This edition is a special one as we bring in more articles than usual. The articles presented are on a wide variety of topics, and one of them is an article encapsulating the growth and the changing status and recent use of English as International Language, also known as EIL. The multifaceted dimension of English language and English education captured in this edition is therefore worth explored!
In the end, our hope is to enrich our readers and encourage them to aspire for more growth in their professional venture in the field of English language and English education. We are also indebted to our contributors of this edition for their astounding support and contribution. We also hope that this journal could eventually reach more and wider audiences, English language and English education professionals in this country and around the globe whom are keen to share their insights with us and our JEE readers. The publication of this edition of JEE is not without flaws, thus any constructive critics and suggestions for the improvement of this journal are pleasantly welcomed.
Published: December 31, 2012