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Acquiring conversational competence

Author : Elinor Ochs
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315401606
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Acquiring conversational competence written by Elinor Ochs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1983, this book represents a substantial body of detailed research on children’s language and communication, and more generally on the nature of interactive spoken discourse. It looks at areas of competence often examined in young children’s speech have that have not been described for adults — leading to insights not only in the character of adult conversation but also the process of acquiring this competence. The authors set forward strategies for conversing at different stage of life, while also relating these strategies to, and formulating hypotheses concerning, the dynamics of language variation and change.

The Acquisition of Communicative Competence

Author : Richard L. Schiefelbusch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Acquisition of Communicative Competence written by Richard L. Schiefelbusch and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Conversation Skills

Author : Thomas Keane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781537430003
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Conversation Skills written by Thomas Keane and published by . This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Proven Techniques and Tactics to Improve Your Conversation Skills In this book, we will discuss the importance of having an effective conversation and communication skill and how to use it to your advantage. Many people lack this very important skill, but the good news is, conversation and communication skills can be acquired through learning and constant practice.We will explore different strategies and techniques to improve your conversations at work and in relationships. We will also discuss ways to improve your presentation skills, so that you will never catch yourself lost for words ever again. Plus, we will also give you tips and tricks on how to approach someone and strike up a healthy and fun conversation. Learn the 10 Secret Techniques to Master Every Conversation Starters need not worry: This book will guide you through simple steps to help you build better relationships at work, in personal and in your social life. Can you relate to this? It is one of the best feelings in the world, you see the person you approached smiling and talking to you as if you have known each other for a long time. But then, you get stuck up, and you have no idea what to say or ask next.The secret is to have a list of topics and questions in your disposal to always aid you in times when you no longer know your way ahead in conversations. Learn fool-proof conversation topics and starters to use every day! Whatever your struggle is, with enough practice and training, you will acquire any skill. You may be struggling with sputtering out in conversations prematurely, or becoming too excited that you tend to speak too fast. Bear in mind that even those who are excellent in conversations started out just like you. The book is perfect for anyone who wishes to develop their communication skills because it is tailor-made for everybody, regardless of their background in life. Grab your copy now, available as Kindle or paperback version Here is what this book holds for you: Keeping the Conversation Going: Conversation Topics and Questions How to Improve Your Listening Skills Business Communication and Presentation Skills Conversation Tactics for Better Friendships and Relationships 10 Secret Techniques to Master Every Conversation 7 Fool-Proof Conversation Tactics to Apply Every Day 10 Mistakes to Avoid Extra: Communication Training for Life Coaches Related Topics: communication tactics and strategies, conversation skills, conversation starters, conversation at work and in relationships

Communication in Autism

Author : Joanne Arciuli
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9027270325
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Communication in Autism written by Joanne Arciuli and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication in Autism adopts a multidisciplinary approach to explore one of the most common developmental disorders associated with communication impairment. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about communication in autism is that variation is as extreme as it could possibly be. While some individuals with autism have age-appropriate language, a number have exceptional language skills; others have little or no spoken language. In between these extremes are individuals who experience significant linguistic impairments. These impairments can affect peer relations and literacy skills. The chapters in this volume provide comprehensive coverage of both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical aspects of autistic communication. The result is a volume that showcases the wide range of methodologies being used in this field of research. It is invaluable for scientists, service providers, parents, individuals with autism, and students learning about communication and autism (e.g., in psychology, speech pathology, and education).

Desirable Literacies

Author : Jackie Marsh
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473903734
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Desirable Literacies written by Jackie Marsh and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the ways in which young children learn to communicate? Collating their extensive experience of language and literacy in the early years, the contributors explore key aspects of this topic, linking practical ideas for early years settings and classrooms to relevant theory and research. This second edition is updated to take into account important developments in research, policy and practice, and now covers the 0-8 age range. It also addresses developments in new media and the impact this has upon literacy in young children, and offers chapters on new areas which have emerged in recent years, such as multimodality, media literacy, creative arts and literacy. Explored in the book are: - the relationship between play and literacy; - the role environmental print has in early literacy development; - the language and literacy development of young bilinguals; - ideas, suggestions and justifications for the use of poetry; - a two-year research project, funded by Creative Partnerships; and - key issues relating to family literacy.

Age and the Acquisition of English as a Foreign Language

Author : María del Pilar García Mayo
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 9781853596384
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Age and the Acquisition of English as a Foreign Language written by María del Pilar García Mayo and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides an overview of current research on the age factor in foreign language learning, addressing issues, which are critical for language planning. It presents new research on foreign language learning within bilingual communities in formal instruction settings focussing on syntax, phonology, writing, oral skills and learning strategies. "

Children's Language

Author : Keith E. Nelson
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780898597608
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book Children's Language written by Keith E. Nelson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

We Need to Talk

Author : Celeste Headlee
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062669028
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book We Need to Talk written by Celeste Headlee and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “WE NEED TO TALK.” In this urgent and insightful book, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee shows us how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversations BASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS NPR's Best Books of 2017 Winner of the 2017 Silver Nautilus Award in Relationships & Communication “We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother.” (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure) Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals. And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist—and offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. For example: BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again. CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else. HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don’t just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation. Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your kid’s teacher at school, an employee at work, or the people you love the most—Headlee offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter.

Conversation Analysis

Author : Ian Hutchby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509546065
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Conversation Analysis written by Ian Hutchby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talk is a central activity in social life. But how is ordinary talk organized? How do people coordinate their talk in interaction? And what is the role of talk in wider social processes? Conversation Analysis has developed over the past forty years as a key method for studying social interaction and language use. Its unique perspective and systematic methods make it attractive to an interdisciplinary audience. In this second edition of their highly acclaimed introduction, Ian Hutchby and Robin Wooffitt offer a wide-ranging and accessible overview of key issues in the field. The second edition has been substantially revised to incorporate recent developments, including an entirely new final chapter exploring the contribution of Conversation Analysis to key issues in social science. The book provides a grounding in the theory and methods of Conversation Analysis, and demonstrates its procedures by analyzing a variety of concrete examples. Written in a lively and engaging style, Conversation Analysis has become indispensable reading for students and researchers in sociology, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, social psychology, communication studies and anthropology.

Preference Organisation and Peer Disputes

Author : Amelia Church
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317076230
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Preference Organisation and Peer Disputes written by Amelia Church and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do children get their own way in arguments? What is the most effective way of pursuing one's own goals in preschool? 'Use your words' is an instruction frequently heard in nurseries and pre-schools encouraging young children to resolve the situation through verbal rather than physical means. Discourse is seen as the solution, yet, what words are the children supposed to use, and how do they go about resolving disputes? This fascinating book offers a conversation analysis of children's arguments, revealing disputing as a highly ordered, rule-governed activity, even amongst very young children. The author provides a rich theoretical discussion of the work in speech acts and conversational analysis, whilst offering a sophisticated review in relation to children's culture. It will be of great interest to conversation analysts within sociology and linguistics, as well as to educationalists and scholars of childhood.

Varieties of Questions in English Conversation

Author : Elizabeth G. Weber
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027285853
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Varieties of Questions in English Conversation written by Elizabeth G. Weber and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1993-11-11 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines relations which hold between morphosyntactic form and communicative function in discourse by examining form-function correlations of noninterrogative questions in ordinary English conversation. So-called nontypical declarative and nonclausal questions are identified functionally. The role morphosyntax plays in the production and interpretation of these forms as doing questioning is then considered. Speakers are shown to use specific patterns of morphosyntactic marking to enable recipients to interpret noninterrogatives as functional questions. Explanations for morphosyntactic patterns found in the data are stated in terms of discourse use.

Kids Talking

Author : John Meyer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742527065
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Kids Talking written by John Meyer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl and David were talking about older brothers. "My big brother is eight," said Carl. Not to be outdone, David said, "When I'm ten I'll beat your big brother." "No, you won't; he'll be eleven," said Carl. David kept claiming he would be older than Carl's brother. "When were you born?" asked Carl. "When I was younger." Kids Talking explores communication among young children in a child care setting, showing how games and even tentative interactions can turn into rich relationships--and a vibrant learning culture where friendships, power, and control are managed in creative ways. Filled with lively anecdotes and examples, this engaging book looks at ways children's passionate and mixed signals, communication uncertainty, conflict, and games can be transformed into effective messages. Readers who work with young/preschool children, including parents, child care workers, and teachers, will find useful insights and suggestions for how to enhance young children's communication skills.

Language Learning

Author : Joseph Foley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317835905
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Language Learning written by Joseph Foley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language Learning provides an introduction to language development that differs from existing books in that it traces language and cognitive development (together with the associated debates) from babyhood, through the school years of middle childhood and adolescence, into adulthood and the world of work. Increasingly, the global trend is towards learning to speak, read and write more than one language. Language Learning is a comprehensive book that includes descriptions and discussions of learning more than one language sequentially and simulataneously. The only book to look at language with a lifelong perspective, it is ideal as an introductory student text. Each chapter contains ideas and suggestions for students to follow-up and begin their own small scale investigations into language development.

Childly Language

Author : Alison Sealey
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317884086
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Childly Language written by Alison Sealey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childly Language explores how attitudes and cultural assumptions about children and childhood are revealed in contemporary English. It addresses such questions as: How is concern for children's safety and welfare reflected in the vocabulary and grammar of contemporary English? and When we say that an adult is being 'childish', what are we saying about the characteristics of children?

An Introduction to Discourse Analysis

Author : Malcolm Coulthard
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317869214
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Discourse Analysis written by Malcolm Coulthard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central concern of this book is the analysis of verbal interaction or discourse. This first six chapters report and evaluate major theoretical advances in the description of discourse. The final chapters demonstrate how the findings of discourse analysis can be used to investigate second-language teaching and first-language acquisition and to analyse literary texts.

The New Psychology of Language

Author : Michael Tomasello
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1135663696
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book The New Psychology of Language written by Michael Tomasello and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003-01-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the point of view of psychology and cognitive science, much of modern linguistics is too formal and mathematical to be of much use. The newly emerging approaches to language termed, "Functional and Cognitive Linguistics," however, are much less formally oriented. Instead, functional and cognitive approaches to language structure are typically couched in terms already familiar to cognitive scientists: perception, attention, conceptualization, meaning, symbols, categories, schemas, perspectives, discourse context, social interaction, and communicative goals. The account of human linguistic competence emerging from this new paradigm should be extremely useful to scientists studying how human beings (not formal devices) comprehend, produce, and acquire natural languages. The current volume brings together 10 of the most important linguists in cognitive and functional linguistics whose work is often not easily available to those outside the field. In original contributions, each of these scholars focuses on an important aspect of human linguistic competence, with a special eye to readers who are not professional linguists. Of special importance to all of the contributions are the cognitive and social interactional processes that constitute human linguistic communication. The book is of special interest to psychologists, cognitive scientists, psycholinguists, and developmental psycholinguists, in addition to linguists taking a more psychological approach to language.

Social Development as Preference Management

Author : Rachel Karniol
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139484001
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Social Development as Preference Management written by Rachel Karniol and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-12 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karniol engagingly presents social development in children through the language of preference management. Conversational excerpts garnered from around the world trace how parents talk about preferences, how infants' and children's emergent language conveys their preferences, how children themselves are impacted by others' preferences, and how they in turn influence the preferences of adults and peers. The language of preferences is used to crack into altruism, aggression, and morality, which are ways of coming to terms with other people's preferences. Behind the scenes is a cognitive engine that uses transformational thought – conducting temporal, imaginal, and mental transformations – to figure out other people's preferences and to find more sophisticated means of outmanoeuvring others by persuading them and playing with one's own mind and other people's minds when preferences are blocked. This book is a unique and sometimes amusing must-read for anyone interested in child development, language acquisition, socialisation, and communication.