The rapidly evolving landscape of global education demands innovative, context-aware, and technologically integrated approaches to language learning. Thus, Current Research in English Language Studies brings together timely perspectives at the intersections of applied linguistics, English Language Teaching (ELT), specialized pedagogy (ESP and EAP), and digital skills, offering a multidisciplinary view of contemporary educational challenges. By bridging theoretical frameworks with practical, context-responsive strategies, the book investigates critical themes such as teacher identity in fragile contexts, mixed-ability classroom dynamics, and interactional competence in language assessment. It further delves into cognitive pedagogical resources for reading comprehension, corporate ESP andragogy, and the conceptual metaphors shaping scientific writing. Crucially, the volume addresses the digital transformation of education by examining artificial intelligence in education, multimodal institutional branding, and machine learning approaches to AI acceptance in higher education. A major advantage of this book is its ability to synthesize diverse, cutting-edge research into a cohesive guide that equips educators, policymakers, and researchers with actionable insights for both traditional and digital learning environments. It provides a vital resource for understanding how to foster inclusive, ethically grounded, and technologically advanced language pedagogies. Ultimately, this collection serves as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to navigate the complex, multifaceted realities of modern English language linguistics and teaching, highlighting the profound impact of sociocultural contexts and emerging digital tools on the future of global education.