Authors:
Walid Mohammed Shawky

Addresses:
Center of ESL and Academic Preparation (CEAP), Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibilities of adding ecolinguistic practices into English Language Teaching (ELT) to address concerns regarding Sustainability. This is accomplished by underscoring the role of linguistic awareness in building students' environmental consciousness. This research proposes innovative approaches to integrating Sustainability into language education by analysing the methodologies currently used in English Language Teaching (ELT) and identifying gaps in how ecological concerns are addressed. In addition, the study highlights deficiencies in how ecological topics are addressed. The findings offer insight into the role ecolinguistics plays in encouraging critical thinking and responsible communication in the context of environmental concerns. The research indicates, through several case studies, that ecolinguistic practices have the potential to enhance language acquisition while simultaneously cultivating a sense of environmental stewardship. The following are some examples of this kind of behaviour. The implications of this integration are not limited to the classroom; rather, they transcend the classroom itself, creating opportunities for students to engage with issues related to global Sustainability. In conclusion, this study's findings suggest that English Language Teaching (ELT) should undergo a paradigm shift.

Keywords: Sustainability and Ecolinguistics; English Language Teaching; Ecological Awareness; Environmental Education; Language Curriculum; Critical Thinking; Language Acquisition.

Received on: 11/09/2024, Revised on: 05/11/2024, Accepted on: 23/12/2024, Published on: 09/09/2025

DOI: 10.69888/FTSTL.2025.000559

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Techno Learning, 2025 Vol. 3 No. 3, Pages: 93-106

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