Introduction: The acquisition of sociolinguistic competence (original) (raw)

The paper explores the acquisition of sociolinguistic competence among second language speakers, focusing on their interactional patterns and use of reactive tokens in conversations. It analyzes differences between native and non-native speakers in cross-cultural communication, highlighting the impact of linguistic structures on conversation dynamics. Case studies on Korean speakers engaging in English interactions and French immersion students are presented to underscore variabilities in language use, with implications for future research on sociolinguistic competence in diverse linguistic contexts.