Online Communication in a Second Language

Social Interaction, Language Use, and Learning Japanese

Online Communication in a Second Language examines the use of social computer mediated communication with speakers of Japanese via longitudinal case studies of up to four years. Through the analysis of over 2,000 instances of online communication, in addition to extensive interviews, the book explores opportunities for language acquisition and use in authentic online interaction.

Table 4.3 Kaylene's contacts Gender Age English proficiency % Japanese
varieties to Kaylene %Japanese varieties from Kaylene Relationship type Ruriko
F 23 TOEIC 875 70 75 Language exchange partner Junko F 40 Very Good 90 70
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