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Aizuchi (back-channeling): A key to smooth conversation

Aizuchi (back-channeling): A key to smooth conversation

During a conversation in Japanese, the listener often gives short verbal reactions which are not replies but "Aizuchi" (Back-channel behavior). Back-channeling is very important to have smooth conversation with Japanese people.  Watch video clips provided, and study the listener's back-channeling behaviors.

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back-channeling, Japanese, Aizuchi
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Material Type:
Drill and Practice
Date Added to MERLOT:
June 9, 2010
Date Modified in MERLOT:
March 15, 2022
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Submitter:
Takako Shigehisa
Primary Audience:
High School, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:
Quicktime video
Language:
Japanese
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Unknown
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