This volume features the latest research findings on L2 interactional competence to demonstrate the potential for developing and implementing research-based ped

Drawing on data from a range of contexts, including classrooms, pharmacy consultations, tutoring sessions, and video-game playing, and a range of languages incl

Pragmatic ability is crucial for second language learners to communicate appropriately and effectively; however, pragmatics is underemphasized in language teach

This book presents an international range of conversation analytic (CA) studies of classroom interaction which all discuss their empirical findings in terms of

This book presents unique insights into the development of L2 interactional competence through the lens of complaining, demonstrating how a closer study of comp