Multimodal Resolution of Overlapping Talk in Video-Mediated L2 Instruction

This paper investigates a pervasive phenomenon in video-mediated interaction (VMI), namely, simultaneous start-ups, which happen when two speakers produce turn beginning overlap. Based on the theoretical and methodological tenets of conversation analysis interactional linguistics, present study offers multimodal sequential account how start-ups are oriented to solved context English as an additional language (L2) tutoring. The micro- ten hours screen-recorded data from tutoring sessions between experienced tutor advanced-level tutee reveals that typical overlap resolution trajectory results withdrawing floor. same uncovered range resources, such lip pressing verbal utterance ‘go ahead’, employed what we call enhanced explicitness, through withdrawal is done. orchestration these resources allows exploit specific features medium resolve while also supporting continuation student talk. We maintain this practice used service securing learner’s space, consequently fostering use being learned. help advance current understandings L2 instructors’ specialized work managing participation creating learning opportunities. Being one first studies detail practices involved micro-context talk Zoom-based instruction, makes significant contribution research instruction more generally.