Are You Listening? (Backchannel Behaviors)

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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.

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Anne Berry

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Teachers Teacher Educators Intermediate Advanced Listening Speaking Teacher Training Culture
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Teaching Pragmatics

Teaching Pragmatics explores the teaching of pragmatics through lessons and activities.