Are You Listening? (Backchannel Behaviors)
Teaching Guide
Resource
This lesson in Teaching Pragmatics aims to promote awareness of short responses during conversations such as uh-huh and yeah known as backchannel behaviors; to increase awareness of cultural differences in backchannel behaviors; to allow students to practice behaviors that indicate active listening.
Author:
Anne Berry
Downloadable Resources
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Teaching Pragmatics
Teaching Pragmatics explores the teaching of pragmatics through lessons and activities.