DISCURSIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING WEBINARS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70728/conf.v2.i02.023Keywords:
webinar discourse, English language teaching, discourse markers, linguistic analysis, communication, online education, pragmatics, interaction, cohesion, ELT webinars.Abstract
This study investigates the discursive characteristics of English language teaching webinars. It explores the types, frequency, and functions of discourse markers used by speakers, analyzing how these linguistic devices contribute to coherence, interaction, and pedagogical clarity. The research employs discourse and contextual analysis methods applied to webinar transcripts from internationally recognized ELT platforms. Findings reveal that discourse markers play crucial roles in guiding the audience, structuring speech, and expressing the speaker’s stance
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