A conversation Analysis of Other-Initiated Self-Repair Structures in Advanced Iranian EFL Learners

A conversation Analysis of Other-Initiated Self-Repair Structures in Advanced Iranian EFL Learners

The notion of repair and more specifically other-initiated self-repair is examined in this paper. The study aimed to shed light on other-initiated self-repair practices used by advanced EFL learners. 40 Iranian EFL students with proficient English ability at three different language institutes in Isfahan, Iran were participated in this study in 2018. Teacher-students, students-teachers and students-students’ interactions were recorded via a recorder. The recorded data were transcribed by the use of Jefferson’s (2004) transcription system. Then, the collected data were qualitatively analysed, and it was found that restricted repair initiators were mostly used by them. Finally, the collected data were compared with those used by English native speakers. Findings observed during the participants’ other-initiated self-repair attempts are discussed. Lastly, suggestions are given based on the pedagogical implications from the study.