Explorations in English Learning (EXEL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality English language education research focusing on EFL and ESL contexts. Issued biannually in June and December with e-ISSN 3124-5242, the journal welcomes contributions on various topics, including language acquisition, teaching strategies, curriculum development, classroom-based research, digital and blended learning, assessment, teacher education, and inclusive pedagogies. EXEL values theoretically grounded, contextually relevant, and methodologically rigorous studies that bridge global insights with local classroom realities. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review by at least two qualified reviewers. EXEL operates under a diamond open-access model—there are no publication or submission fees, and all articles are freely available online. Published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, each article is assigned a DOI (10.29408/exel) and preserved through networks such as LOCKSS and the PKP Preservation Network. Through its commitment to accessible, ethical, and research-informed publishing, EXEL aims to advance English language education worldwide.