spraakbeurten
Spraakbeurten, often translated as "turns of speaking" or "speaking turns" in English, refers to the fundamental unit of conversational interaction. It represents a period during which one participant in a conversation has the floor and is actively producing speech. The organization of spraakbeurten is a key aspect of conversation analysis, a field that studies the structure and function of naturally occurring talk.
The transition between spraakbeurten is not random but is managed through a complex system of turn-taking cues.
Disruptions to smooth turn-taking can occur, leading to interruptions, overlapping speech, or noticeable silences. The analysis