International Journal of Language & Linguistics

ISSN 2374-8850 (Print), 2374-8869 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijll
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Knowledge Structure Mapping of Second Language Oral Fluency Research in China (2010–2025): A CiteSpace-Based Exploration of Hotspots and Evolutionary Trends

Yuwen Zhao Email and Weijie Hu Email
Abstract This study employs CiteSpace, a visual analytics tool, to conduct a knowledge mapping analysis of research on L2 oral fluency published in Chinese journals between 2010 and 2025. The aim is to delineate the core themes and research frontiers within this domain and to explore its future development trend. The findings reveal a resurgence of interest in L2 oral fluency research in China; however, a stable core group of authors has not yet formed, and scholarly collaboration networks remain relatively sparse and fragmented. Current research hotspots are primarily concentrated on the measurement of oral fluency and pedagogical interventions. Studies predominantly focus on English learners, suggesting a need for broadening the research perspective. Future research should prioritize strengthening academic collaboration, promoting the integration of technology, and fostering synergistic development between theory and practice.
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Article History:
Received: 13 October 2025 | Accepted: 28 October 2025 | Published: 29 October 2025
Reviewer(s): Imran Hussain, Department of English Language & Literature, University of Lahore, Pakistan. ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5950-843X. Email: [email protected] Yafei Pang, Department of College English, Foshan University, China. ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8224-8875. Email: [email protected]
Address for Correspondence: Weijie Hu, College of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Normal University, No. 688 Yingbin Avenue, Jinhua City, Zhejiang 321000, China. Email: [email protected]
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