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Article · Bulletin of Shokan Ualikhanov Kokshetau University Philological Series · December 19, 2024

CONVERSATIONAL ANALYSIS OF SPOKEN ENGLISH IN THE CONTEXT OF FRIENDLY INTERACTION

Meruyert Kairova, K.S. Kenzhigozhina, Elena Alexandrovna Kometiani

Karlygash Kenzhigozhina
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Abstract

This paper highlights the value of interpersonal communication in modern culture by providing a conversational analysis of spoken English in the context of cordial exchanges. In casual contexts, as among friends, family, or coworkers, the study examines the pragmatic aspects of friendly discourse. It makes use of the Santa Barbara Corpus of Spoken American English to examine real-world conversational speech that has been captured in a variety of settings. The model that forms the basis of the study was created by J. Heritage and modified for informal encounters. It includes components including the setting of the conversation, design, turn transitions, recurring patterns, communicative difficulties, institutional features, and indirect communication techniques. The research emphasizes the mechanics of turn-taking, the role of gender in conversations, the dynamics of speech, and the frequent application of discourse markers and hedging techniques through a thorough analysis of dialogues. Friendly communication tends to promote openness and trust, but it also reflects underlying social complications including role inequalities and emotional support, according to the research. Men and women have different conversational themes and language patterns. Men tend to have more competitive dialogues with vitriolic language, while women focus on personal and familial matters and emphasize supportive relationships and emotional bonds. All things considered, this study advances our knowledge of the linguistic techniques used in amicable communication as well as the several variables affecting conversational dynamics.

Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesLinguistics and Language AnalysisLinguistics and Discourse Analysisspoken Englisheveryday conversationturn-taking

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