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  • A conversation-analytic perspective of repair initiation in ESL classroom interactions

  • Aleksius M (2021) Repair practice in the classroom conversations of Indonesian EFL students. J Lang Educ 7(2):10–24

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  • Atar C, Seedhouse P, Walsh S (2022) Shaping learner contributions via a…

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  • Science Says … Laughter Is Contagious

    Science Says … Laughter Is Contagious

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    There are few things more delightful in life than a giddy, runaway laugh shared…

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  • Are talented youth nurtured the wrong way? Top performers develop differently than assumed, says study

    Are talented youth nurtured the wrong way? Top performers develop differently than assumed, says study

    Traditional research into giftedness and expertise assumes that the key factors to develop outstanding achievements are early performance (e.g., in a school subject, sport, or in concerts) and corresponding abilities (e.g., intelligence, motor…

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  • Call your pop-pop: Unlocking conversations between generations

    Call your pop-pop: Unlocking conversations between generations

    Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are investigating the conversations that happen between grandparents and grandchildren in the St. Louis area.

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  • How misreading Google Trends is fueling Bondi attack conspiracy theories

    How misreading Google Trends is fueling Bondi attack conspiracy theories

    In the wake of Sunday’s tragic Bondi shooting, conspiracy theories and deliberate misinformation have spread on social media.

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  • Parachute Science Continues to Prevail in Global South Biodiversity Studies

    Parachute Science Continues to Prevail in Global South Biodiversity Studies

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    More than a million species have been described by science, yet experts predict…

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  • Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

    Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

    About 1 in 3 Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, according to Pew Research. While most of these vows focus on weight loss, fitness and other health-related goals, many fall into a distinct category: work.

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  • Study shows views of British empire shape voting behavior—but in subtle ways

    Study shows views of British empire shape voting behavior—but in subtle ways

    If you wander through Glasgow Green, you’ll encounter the Doulton fountain, a gaudy terracotta tribute to empire that features “native” and colonial figures in national dress holding out the produce of their lands to the imperial center. Like…

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  • Good listeners connect more easily with strangers, study finds

    Good listeners connect more easily with strangers, study finds

    With many people now heavily relying on electronic devices to communicate with others, connecting on a deeper level with others, particularly face-to-face, can prove challenging. Recent nationwide surveys and psychological studies suggest that…

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