The CML academic team engages in extensive research to stay at the forefront of teaching quality and pedagogical developments. The centre’s research projects are primarily focused on foreign language acquisition, especially language learning strategies, motivation, natural order of acquisition, and cognitive processes.

Another focus of reseach is student engagement and student as partners in the academic context. In addition, the CML team researches on creative and student-centric curriculum design and creative assessment strategies, including effective digital assessment methods in language learning.

A further broad theme of research is Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), and Blended Learning, including Flipped Classroom. In this, a further focus is student engagement and empowerment in all aspects of the learning process.

The research focuses on new teaching trends and strategies, especially foreign language teaching methodologies and Task Based Language Learning (TBLL). Beyond the core of language learning research also explores the incorporation of cross-disciplinary content in foreign language learning, Sociocultural Evolution and Cultural Anthropology. Another field of research is linguistics, comprising sociolinguistics, textlinguistics, morphology, syntax, semantics, cognitive and applied linguistics.

The research findings are regularly published and presented at relevant local and international conferences by faculty from the CML.

CML Faculty have been awarded a number of Grants, particularly the Edex Grant, which is awarded for research in the field of education and pedagogy. Below is a list of Grants awarded to CML researchers:

He,  Xiaoling & Jung, Narae. (2024). Exploring the Effectiveness of Chatbot-Assisted Language Learning: A Longitudinal Case Study in Chinese & Korean Language Acquisition. EdeX Grant 2024-2025 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.

Hani Mustaffa,Mariyam Abu Bakar and Walid Jumblatt Abdullah. (2021) The use of TikTok videos in creating authentic learning experiences for foreign language learners. EdeX Grant 2021-2022 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.

González Ruiz, Cristina , Mustafa, Hani, Bech, Estelle and Aryadoust, Vahid. (2020). ​Enhancing collaborative language and culture learning through wikis: A comparative study. EdeX Grant 2020-2021 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.

Pérez Abad, Abel and LaPolla, Randy. (2020). The Role of Intercultural Awareness in International Environments: The Case of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). EdeX Grant 2020-2021 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.

Lorenz, Patricia. (2019). Engaging Students in Cross-Disciplinary Module Design. EdeX Grant 2018-2019 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.

Jaratjarungkiat, Sureenate, Nityato, Dusit, He, Xiaoling, and Sakurai, Shogo. (2019). ​Innovative Assessment for Listening Comprehension in Foreign Language Learning Using 360°VR Video. EdeX Grant 2018-2019 from the Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division, NTU.