Talk About Japan: TASK-BASED CONVERSATION ANALYSIS

Talk About Japan is a task-based course that uses conversation analysis tasks to draw learner attention to self-selected language forms. First, in the input stage, learners listen to authentic audio examples, which they discuss and analyze. After noticing forms of interest to them, learners try follow-up speaking tasks in the output stage. They manage their own conversations, which they also transcribe and analyze.  The speaking tasks, in turn, can be analyzed by other learners in a sequenced task cycle. This course provides a structured, engaging, and effective lesson plan that targets critical thinking.