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EL 334 Self-Paced Module

Business Conversation Analysis

Mastering Turn-Taking, Politeness & Interaction in Executive Meetings

Five Linguistic Dimensions in Business Meetings

Every professional conversation balances task completion with interpersonal relationships. Click any pillar to explore its business impact:

1. Interactivity & Turn-Taking (TCUs & TRPs)

Concepts: Turn Construction Units (TCUs) and Transition Relevance Places (TRPs).
Corporate Application: Knowing where a TCU ends allows you to negotiate, agree, or challenge without unprofessionally interrupting or missing your opportunity to present.

2. Interpersonal Politeness & Hedging ("Face Work")

Concepts: Hedging expressions ("I'm inclined to think...", "Perhaps we could consider..."), evaluative feedback, and relational repair.
Corporate Application: Protects stakeholder rapport and "face" when disagreeing on budgets, performance reviews, or contract terms.

3. Spontaneity & Real-Time Negotiation

Concepts: Non-fluency features (micro-pauses, fillers like "um", restarts), ellipsis (cutting redundant words to save time).
Corporate Application: Strategic pausing lets senior executives deliberate without forfeiting leadership control of the room.

4. Cohesion & Discourse Markers

Concepts: Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, so) and agenda transition markers ("Moving on to...", "Now, regarding Q3...").
Corporate Application: Keeps multi-stakeholder meetings structured, accountable, and on agenda schedule.

5. Speech in Action & Deictic Anchoring

Concepts: Deictic terms ("this slide", "over here on the forecast", "that column").
Corporate Application: Directs multi-modal attention across slide decks, financial models, and physical dashboards during real-time board reviews.

Real-World Transcript Analysis

Context: Budget Negotiation Meeting between Sarah (VP of Product) and David (Chief Financial Officer).

[01] Sarah: [TCU So, looking at the user acquisition data on this chart, we need an extra $50,000 for the launch.] [TRP]

[02] David: [TCU Well...] [TRP] [TCU I'm not entirely sure we can allocate that much right now.] [TRP]

[03] Sarah: [TCU // But if we don't, the rollout risks delay.] [TRP]

[04] David: [TCU Mm-hmm, fair point.] [TRP] [TCU How about $30,000 upfront, then the rest in Q4?] [TRP]

[05] Sarah: [TCU Deal.] [TRP]

Annotations & Executive Takeaways

Deixis ("this chart"): Anchors conversational focus directly onto shared visual financial data.

Hedging ("I'm not entirely sure"): Mitigates a flat refusal, softening corporate pushback to protect interpersonal collaboration.

Turn Overlap (//): Shows high engagement and urgency, signaling competitive claim to the speaking floor.

Backchanneling ("Mm-hmm"): Validates comprehension without surrendering turn ownership prematurely.

Executive Communication Lab

Test your ability to spot and apply conversational strategy in enterprise settings.

Q1. In a client review, the vendor states: "Our delivery might be slightly adjusted depending on the supply chain." What feature is being used, and why?

Q2. When is the most appropriate moment to interject your counter-proposal during a high-stakes board negotiation?

EL 334 Business Discussion Self-Learning Portal • Built for Google Blogger

ABCD App 2026

Interactive Instructional Design Workshop

Writing Behavioral Objectives: The ABCD Model

Master the 4 core components: Audience, Behavior, Condition, and Degree.

The ABCD Anatomy

An instructional objective must be observable and measurable. Use the four building blocks below:

A — Audience

Who is doing the learning? (e.g., the students, 4th-grade learners)

B — Behavior[cite: 1]

Observable action verb (e.g., match, spell, recall, pronounce)[cite: 1]

C — Condition[cite: 1]

Circumstances/timeframe (e.g., by the end of the session, given a map)[cite: 1]

D — Degree[cite: 1]

Measurable criterion/standard (e.g., 80% correctly, with zero errors)[cite: 1]

Model Objective Breakdown[cite: 1]:

"By the end of the session[cite: 1], the students should be able to match the names of the ASEAN members with their flags[cite: 1] 80% correctly[cite: 1]."

[C] Condition: By the end of the session[cite: 1] [A] Audience: the students[cite: 1] [B] Behavior: match the names of ASEAN members with flags[cite: 1] [D] Degree: 80% correctly[cite: 1]

Practice Task: Identify the ABCD Elements

Examine this objective: "Given a bilingual vocabulary flashcard set[cite: 1], the 3rd-year English majors will spell and pronounce the names of all 10 ASEAN countries[cite: 1] with at least 90% accuracy."

Audience (A)[cite: 1]: -- Choose Segment -- 3rd-year English majors Given a bilingual flashcard set with at least 90% accuracy

Behavior (B)[cite: 1]: -- Choose Segment -- Given a bilingual flashcard set spell and pronounce the names of 10 ASEAN countries 3rd-year English majors

Condition (C)[cite: 1]: -- Choose Segment -- Given a bilingual vocabulary flashcard set with at least 90% accuracy spell and pronounce the names

Degree (D)[cite: 1]: -- Choose Segment -- Given a bilingual vocabulary flashcard set spell and pronounce the names with at least 90% accuracy

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Guided Component Builder

Draft each component separately. The previewer will assemble your objective in real time.

[C] Condition — Setting, prompt, or timeline[cite: 1]

[A] Audience — The specific learners[cite: 1]

[B] Behavior — Observable verb + content object[cite: 1] Avoid unobservable verbs like 'know' or 'understand'

Suggested verbs: match, label, list, spell, pronounce, classify, contrast, recall, construct[cite: 1].

[D] Degree — Measurable standard/accuracy benchmark[cite: 1]

Live Assembled Objective Preview:

(Complete all fields above to preview your synthesized objective...)

Alignment Check: How will you evaluate this objective? (Concordance between O and E)[cite: 1]

Specify the matching assessment task (e.g., worksheet, pair-matching task, 10-item oral quiz) that directly tests this behavior[cite: 1].

ABCD Objective Writing Portfolio Report

Diagnostic Feedback on Behavioral Objective Formulation[cite: 1]

Author:

Student ID:

Submission Time:

Verification Status: Verified 4/4 Elements[cite: 1]

Your Assembled Objective Statement:

Component Breakdown & Diagnostic Critique[cite: 1]

Component[cite: 1]	Your Input	Benchmark Evaluation[cite: 1]

Concordance Check: Objective (O) ↔ Evaluation (E)[cite: 1]

Proposed Evaluation Method:

Pedagogical Standard: Ensure the evaluation task measures the exact action verb specified in [B] (e.g., if students are to match, test with a matching task; if they are to pronounce, use oral assessment)[cite: 1].

Lesson Plan Writing in ELT

Self-Paced Learning Module • ELT Pedagogy

Lesson Plan Writing in ELT

OLE Model, ABCD Objectives & Instructional Alignment

The Foundations of Lesson Planning

Explore the instruction cycle, the key components of an ELT lesson plan, the ABCD objective framework, and objective-evaluation concordance before starting the test.

1. The OLE Model (Instruction Cycle)

The OLE Model represents the cyclic, interdependent nature of teaching and learning:

• O = Objectives: What learners should know or be able to do.
• L = Learning: Instructional activities, presentation, and classroom practice.
• E = Evaluation: Assessment procedures used to measure whether objectives were met.

Concordance: Effective instruction requires direct alignment between Objectives (O) and Evaluation (E).

2. Essential Components of an ELT Lesson Plan

Topic	Subject matter of the lesson (e.g., ASEAN Member States and Flags).
Objectives	Measurable learning targets expected by the end of the session.
Materials	Handouts, flashcards, real objects (realia), puppets, posters, maps, etc.
Presentation	Warm-up, introduction, and direct teaching/modeling of content.
Practice	Guided and independent student activities to rehearse language.
Evaluation	Measuring target performance using worksheets, tasks, quizzes, or tests.

3. Writing Behavioral Objectives: The ABCD Model

To be effective, objectives must be observable and measurable, containing 4 distinct elements:

• A — Audience: Who is learning? (the students)
• B — Behavior: Observable action verb (spell, read, match, identify, pronounce)
• C — Condition: Setting or circumstances (by the end of the session, given a map)
• D — Degree: Standard of acceptable performance (at least 80% correctly)

Example Objective: "By the end of the session [C], the students [A] should be able to match the names of the ASEAN members with their flags [B] 80% correctly [D]."

4. Behavioral Verbs & Concordance (O ↔ E)

Observable Verbs: Use specific action words rather than vague terms like "understand" or "know":

choose, define, label, spell, list, match, name, recall, compare, contrast, explain, summarize, classify, pronounce, construct sentences

Objective (O)	Matched Evaluation (E)
Students match ASEAN member names with flags 80% correctly.	Students complete a matching task of flags to names. Standard: ≥ 80%.

Student Information / ข้อมูลผู้เรียน

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Lesson Planning Quiz: Diagnostic Report

OLE Model • ABCD Objectives • Instructional Concordance

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Item-by-Item Breakdown & Pedagogical Rationale

Theories of Second Language Acquisition 2026

Self-Paced Learning Module / บทเรียนแบบเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง

Theories of Second Language Acquisition

ทฤษฎีการเรียนรู้ภาษาที่สอง: Understanding the Building Blocks

How does Second Language Acquisition (SLA) work?

SLA explores how individuals acquire an additional language (such as Thai students learning English). Review these 4 pillars and key terms before testing your understanding.

1. Input Hypothesis — Stephen Krashen

Core Idea: Language is acquired most effectively through comprehensible input. Learners must receive messages pitched slightly beyond their current competence level (i + 1), but still understandable via context and visual cues.

สมมติฐานอินพุต: การเรียนรู้ภาษาที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุดเกิดขึ้นจากการรับข้อมูลภาษาที่เข้าใจได้ โดยระดับภาษาควรสูงกว่าระดับปัจจุบันเล็กน้อย (i+1)

2. Universal Grammar (UG) — Noam Chomsky

Core Idea: Humans are biologically pre-wired with an innate faculty to acquire language. All human languages share common underlying structural principles that guide how we internalize grammar.

ไวยากรณ์สากล: มนุษย์มีความสามารถโดยธรรมชาติในการเรียนรู้ภาษา ภาษาทั้งหมดมีโครงสร้างพื้นฐานร่วมกันที่ช่วยชี้นำกระบวนการเรียนรู้

3. Output Hypothesis — Merrill Swain

Core Idea: Receptive input alone is not enough. Producing language (speaking and writing) forces learners to shift from semantic processing to syntactic processing, allowing them to test hypotheses and notice linguistic gaps.

สมมติฐานเอาต์พุต: การผลิตภาษา (พูดและเขียน) ช่วยให้ผู้เรียนได้ทดสอบสมมติฐาน สังเกตช่องว่างในความรู้ และพัฒนาความแม่นยำทางไวยากรณ์

4. Interaction Hypothesis — Michael Long

Core Idea: Meaningful social communication and the negotiation of meaning (clarification requests, confirmation checks) connect input, internal capacity, and output in authentic contexts.

สมมติฐานปฏิสัมพันธ์: การสื่อสารที่มีความหมายและการเจรจาต่อรองความหมายระหว่างผู้สนทนาช่วยให้เกิดอินพุตที่เข้าใจได้และโอกาสในการรับฟีดแบ็ก

Quick Concept Glossary / คำศัพท์สำคัญ

SLA: Second Language Acquisition (การเรียนรู้ภาษาที่สอง)

EFL: English as a Foreign Language (ภาษาอังกฤษในฐานะภาษาต่างประเทศ)

Comprehensible Input: Language slightly above current level but understandable ($i+1$).

Universal Grammar: Innate biological faculty shared across human minds.

Output: Language production via authentic speech and writing.

Interaction: Authentic collaboration, dialogue, and meaning negotiation.

Student Information / ข้อมูลผู้เรียน

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SLA Theories Performance Report

Diagnostic Evaluation • Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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Itemized Review & Theoretical Explanations

EL 376 Intro to ELT Quiz 1 Practice: Blogger Web App

Guided Self-Learning Module

EL 376: Introduction to ELT

Foundations of SLA & Curriculum Design • Interactive Study & Quiz 1

Core Concepts Guide

Work through the three key pillars below. Expand each concept to review the theory, terminology, and real-world examples before attempting the quiz.

1. Innateness & Linguistic Competence (Chomsky)

Universal Grammar (UG): Noam Chomsky argued against behaviorist views (habit formation through conditioning). Instead, he proposed that all humans possess a biologically endowed capacity for language, governed by an underlying mental system called Universal Grammar.

Competence vs. Performance:

• Linguistic Competence: The internal, intuitive mastery of language principles (what you know subconsciously).
• Linguistic Performance: The real-world execution of speech or writing, which can be flawed due to fatigue, distraction, or processing limits.

2. SLA Hypotheses: Krashen, Swain, & Long

Theorist & Hypothesis	Core Principle	Key Classroom Implication
Stephen Krashen Input Hypothesis	Language is acquired unconsciously through comprehensible input ($i + 1$).	Prioritize rich, understandable listening and reading material rather than drills.
Merrill Swain Output Hypothesis	Input alone is insufficient. Language production (output) forces learners to shift from semantic decoding to syntactic processing.	Learners must speak and write so they can notice gaps in their interlanguage and test hypotheses.
Michael Long Interaction Hypothesis	Authentic, meaningful interaction triggers "negotiation of meaning" when misunderstandings occur.	Use collaborative, paired tasks where students must clarify and restate ideas.

Acquisition vs. Learning: Krashen distinguished between acquisition (implicit, subconscious, natural absorption yielding spontaneous fluency) and learning (explicit, conscious memorization of grammar rules, useful mainly as an internal "Monitor" or editor).

3. Curriculum Design & the "I-You-It" Relational Model

A curriculum is not just a syllabus list; it is a holistic plan that integrates educational aims, pedagogical philosophies, content, instructional strategies, and assessment.

David Hawkins' I-You-It Model conceptualizes the classroom as a triadic dynamic:

• I (The Teacher): Guides learning, creates safety, and interprets student needs.
• You (The Learner): Brings unique background knowledge, motivation, and developmental stages.
• It (The Subject Matter): The language, themes, and tasks being explored.

Takeaway: Curriculum thrives at the intersection. Learning does not happen if the teacher lectures at the student about "It"; it occurs when "I" and "You" jointly explore and construct meaning around "It".

Step 1: Enter Your Credentials

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Part 1: Concept Completion (10 Marks)

Select the single best term from the word bank for each blank.

Part 2: Short Written Responses (10 Marks)

Answer clearly based on your study notes.

1. Is it possible to learn a language without being aware of the grammatical rules? Explain with an example. (2 Marks)

2. What is the difference between acquisition and learning according to the acquisition-learning hypothesis? (3 Marks)

3. What is a curriculum? Explain it within the I-You-It model. (5 Marks)

Performance & Diagnostic Report

EL 376 Intro to ELT • Quiz 1 Completion

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Part 1 Diagnostic Breakdown

Part 2 Self-Evaluation & Expert Rubrics