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September 10, 2025Language Circle Journal of Language and LiteratureOpen Access

The Use of Fillers by Teachers in EFL Classroom Interaction

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AAAnggih Restu AryartaState University of SemarangMIMuhammad IhsanPadjadjaran UniversitySWSri WahyuniState University of Semarang

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Overview

Descriptive qualitative analysis reveals types and functions of fillers in EFL classroom interactions, suggesting implications for communication skills.

Key Points

  • Teachers frequently use fillers to enhance communication in EFL classroom interaction, improving overall delivery.
  • The study identified two main types of fillers: lexicalized and unlexicalized, with 'okay' and 'uh' being most common.
  • Data was collected from in-serviced teachers at Universitas Negeri Semarang, analyzed using established theories of fillers and their functions.
  • Understanding filler functions helps in refining teacher communication skills, pointing to areas for professional development.

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Aryarta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c193e99b7b07f3a0617cdbhttps://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v19i2s.26431
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