Sociocultural-Linguistics & Pragmatics Turn-Taking With Japanese ESL Learners Studying Abroad more

Sat, Nov 13, 12:45-13:45 Asia/Tokyo

This study examined how Japanese ESL learners use turn-taking to develop interactions in US or Canadian university settings. The results present the variation of turn transitions in conversations, which shows the diversity of turn types. The learners and their interlocutors had much in common using their resources in turn-taking. Turn-taking aimed at facilitating a conversation smoothly and correcting misunderstandings in the talk. Despite sharing these objectives, these resources had various outcomes.