Wataru Suzuki

Abstract: The act of producing language in the form of speaking or writing in order to think through a problem (i.e., languaging) may help people clarify their thinking and transform their thoughts into objects for further reflection. In this talk, I will give an overview of previous research findings about the effect of languaging on second language learning. I will also consider implications for theory and research and then discuss second language pedagogy.

Speaker bio: Wataru Suzuki is a professor at Miyagi University of Education in Sendai. His research interests include cognitive and sociocultural second language acquisition (e.g., input, interaction, output, feedback). He has edited several books (e.g., Languaging in language learning and teaching) and published widely in national and international journals (e.g., Language Learning, System, Modern Language Journal).