Contemporary Challenges in Teaching English to Military Personnel: Pedagogical Limitations and Strategic Adaptations
By: Alina-Elena Oneț
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raft-2026-0031 | Journal eISSN: 3100-5071 (formerly 2247-840X) | Journal ISSN: 3100-5063
Language: English
Page range: 413 - 424
Submitted on: May 11, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 24, 2026
Published on: Sep 16, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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