Interaction and Foreign Language Learning: A Theoretical Framework

Year 2018, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 1 - 14, 30.06.2018

Rabia Börekci , Selami Aydın

Abstract

While
interaction is important in the foreign language learning and teaching processes, how
it relates to the current theories is still an unanswered
question. Thus, this study aims to present a theoretical
framework in relation to interaction and the foreign language learning and
teaching processes. For this purpose, the study first introduces interaction in a general framework. Then,
the importance of interaction in human life, types of interaction and the
relationship between interaction and learning are clarified. Factors affecting
interaction in the learning process are also mentioned. Then, the importance of interaction in foreign language learning and related theories
and hypotheses are explained in details. The study concludes that interaction in the foreign
language learning and teaching processes enhances personal development,
motivation, participation and improves linguistic knowledge. In the lights of the conclusions reached, several implications and
practical recommendations for teachers were noted. 

Keywords

Interaction, foreign language, learning

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