Abstract
This study examined characteristics of conversations in Japanese conducted by non-native speakers from both linguistic and psychological aspects. This was accomplished by comparing the conversations between non-native speakers with the conversations between non-native and native speakers. Analysis of recorded conversations and of completed questionnaires showed that question was more frequent in non-native speakers' conversations. Analysis also showed that opinion and evaluation were more frequent in native speakers' conversations. Differences between conversation partners had only small effects on the psychological concern expressed toward conversation partners. Using participants' impressions of the conversations based on levels of satisfaction and psychological stress.
