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Publications
Akbarian, I. (2013). Reading and vocabulary for academic achievement. Qom, Iran: University of Qom
Press.
Akbarian, I., Afzali-Shahri, M., Ghasemi-Rezveh, J., & Salimi, M. (2020). The relationship between
perceptual learning style preferences and depth of vocabulary knowledge. Language Horizons, 3(2),
79–103. doi: 10.22051/LGHOR.2020.28705.1207
Akbarian, I., Farajollahi, F., & Jiménez Catalán, R. M. (2020). EFL learners’ lexical availability: Exploring
frequency, exposure, and vocabulary level. System, 91, 102261.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2020.102261
Akbarian, I., & Ghasemi-Rezveh, J. (2019). Surveying perceptual learning style preferences of Iranian
tertiary EFL learners. Foreign Language Research Journal, 8(2), 5-18. doi:10.22059/JFLR-201711-
426 [In Persian]
Akbarian, I. (2017/2018). Subject-independent functions and academic word use in an applied
linguistics research article. Applications of Language Teaching, 1, 31–57.
Akbarian, I., Ghanbarzadeh, Z., & Afzali Shahri, M. (2017). Profiling vocabulary in psychology journal
abstracts: A comparison between Iranian and Anglo-American journals. Iranian Journal of Language
Teaching Research (IJLTR), 5(1), 51–69.
Akbarian, I., & Alavi, S. M. (2013). Comparing the contribution of vocabulary breadth to IELTS and
TOEFL reading subtests. Porta Linguarum, issue 20 (June), 135–151.
Akbarian, I. (2012). What counts as a proverb? The case of NTC’s dictionary of proverbs and clichés.
Lexikos, 22, 1–19.
Alavi, S. M., & Akbarian, I. (2012). The role of vocabulary size in predicting performance on TOEFL
reading item types. System, 40, 376–385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2012.07.002
Akbarian, I. (2012). The performance of Iranian EFL learners in producing and recognizing idiom-
containing sentences. Journal of Teaching Language Skills (JTLS), 4(1), 1–23.
Akbarian, I. (2010). The comparative development of vocabulary breadth and depth, and academic
vocabulary for ESP/EAP learners. Iranian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 13(1), 1–22.
Akbarian, I. (2010). The relationship between vocabulary size and depth for ESP/EAP learners. System,
38, 391–401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2010.06.013
Akbarian, I. (2010, Spring). A spice of classroom: Incorporating proverbial expressions in EFL classes.
The Journal of Asia TEFL, 7(1), 221–238.
Alavi, S. M., & Akbarian, I. (2008, Spring). Validating a self-assessment questionnaire in vocabulary
knowledge. Teaching English Language (TEL) (Journal of Teaching English Language and Literature
Society of Iran), 2(6), 125–154.
Bagherzadeh Hosseini, S. M., & Akbarian, I. (2007). Language proficiency and collocational
competence. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 4(4), 35–58.
Atai, M. R., Akbarian, I., & Afzali Shahri, M. (2004). The effect of sentence writing versus multiple
exposures in different contexts on EFL learners’ acquisition of idioms. Iranian Journal of Applied
Linguistics, 7(1), 45–61.
Akbarian, I, (2003). Online journals related to foreign language teaching and learning. Language
Learning Journal, 28(Winter), 77–80.
Akbarian, I. (2003). On the problematic areas of idiomatic language. Language Forum, 29(2), 49–78.
Atai, M. R., & Akbarian, I. (2003). The effect of exposure on EFL learners’ acquisition of idioms with
reference to proficiency levels. Indian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 29(1), 21–34.
Akbarian, I. (2001). The role of conjunctions in reading comprehension and in textual sequence for
Iranian students. Iranian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 5(1), 1–16.
Akbarian, I. (2018). Vocabulary development and teaching speaking. In J. Liontas, M. DelliCarpini, &
Abrar-ul-Hassan, S. (Eds.), TESOL Encyclopedia of English language teaching. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-
Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0704
Akbarian, I., & Jalilzadeh, K. (in press). Review of the book Vocabulary increase and collocation
learning: A corpus-based cross-sectional study of Chinese learners of English. InJAL – International
Journal of Applied Linguistics, https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.12291
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Pirooz, M, & Akbarian, I. (2020). Review of the book Doing replication research in applied linguistics.
Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research (IJLTR), 8(1), 150–153.
Akbarian, I. (2019). Review of the book Second language research: Methodology and design. RELC
Journal, 50(2), 358–361. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688217707630
Akbarian, I. (2017). Review of the book Making and using word lists for language learning and testing.
Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 30, 98–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2017.10.005
Akbarian, I. (2016). Review of the book Lexical input processing and vocabulary learning. Applied
Linguistics, 37, 886–888. https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/amw031
Akbarian, I. (2016). Review of the book Understanding research in applied linguistics. Iranian Journal of
Language Teaching Research (IJLTR), 4(1), 120–123.
Akbarian, I. (2015). Review of the book English for academic research: Writing exercises. TESL Reporter,
48(1), 60–63.
Akbarian, I. (2015). Review of the book Lexical availability in English and Spanish as a second language.
International Journal of English Studies (IJES), 15(2), 97–102.
Akbarian, I. (2015). Review of the book Describing and explaining grammar and vocabulary in ELT.
Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research (IJLTR), 3(2), 123–127.
Akbarian, I. (2015). Review of the book Exploring vocabulary: Language in action. ELT Journal, 69, 106–
108. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccu059
Akbarian, I. (2013). Review of the book Vocabulary: Applied linguistic perspectives. Iranian Journal of
Language Teaching Research (IJLTR), 1(3), 111–114.
Akbarian, I. (2013). Review of the book Academic vocabulary in context. English for Specific Purposes,
32, 125–127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2012.11.002
Akbarian, I. (2012). Review of the book Lexical errors and accuracy in foreign language writing. Journal
of Second Language Writing, 21, 428–430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jslw.2012.07.004
Akbarian, I. (2012). Review of the book Insights into non-native vocabulary teaching and learning. ELT
Journal, 66, 274–277. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccs013
Akbarian, I. (2012). Review of the book Measuring second language vocabulary acquisition. Language
Testing, 29, 597–601. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265532212450420
Akbarian, I. (2012). Review of the book Gender perspectives on vocabulary in foreign and second
languages. System, 40, 167–169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2011.12.001
Akbarian, I. (2011). Review of the book Lexical processing in second language learners: Papers and
perspectives in honor of Paul Meara. Applied Linguistics, 32, 458-462.
https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/amr027
Akbarian, I. (2010). Review of the book A practical guide to assessing English language learners.
Melbourne Papers in Language Testing, 15(1), 92–97.
Akbarian, I. (2010). Review of the book Vocabulary matrix: Understanding, learning, teaching. ELT
Journal, 64, 243–246.
Akbarian, I. (2010). Review of the book Vocabulary and writing in a first and second language:
Processes and development. English for Specific Purposes, 29, 215–217.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2009.08.001
Akbarian, I. (2010). Review of the book Information technology in languages for specific purposes:
Issues and prospects. Language Learning and Technology, 14(2), 22–25.
Akbarian, I. (2009). Review of the book Vocabulary learning strategies and foreign language
acquisition. English for Specific Purposes, 28, 137–138.
Akbarian, I. (2012). A grey area in translating proverbial expressions: The case of English and Persian.
Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 47, 704–710.