IntroductionThe journal Introduction: Conversation Analysis In Applied linguistics by Olcay Sert and Paul Seedhouse is a very brief yet informative because both the authors have successfully presented the paper with an up-to-date accounts of works and research within the field of Applied Linguistics. The journal enriches the readers knowledge with all relevant studies with regards to Applied Linguistics and it is believed that the article is published during the right time where Conversation Analysis contributes a greater influence in Applied Linguistic research.SummaryThis short journal is about to introduce briefly the recent research that has been carried out within the resources of Conversation Analysis in Applied Linguistics. The authors have concluded that Conversation Analysis has been employed in many different ways in Applied Linguistics. The research done is said to have helped to develop new constructs such as learning and competence are realised in the area of interaction. Its main contribution is by providing a realistic idea of the process of language learning through interaction.The authors begin the journal with a brief introduction of Conversation Analysis with various definitions by numerous authors. The introductory section of the journal provides a quick understanding of its definition, history and developmental stages. Later the author has outlined the basic principles of Conversation Analysis and also provides ample evidences of its nature. In general, the introductory section as provided by the authors is aimed at introducing briefly recent research that has been informed by the resources of Conversation Analysis within the field of Applied Linguistics.The authors then elaborate in detail the concept and relationship between Conversation Analysis and Classroom Interaction. They then review a newly emerging field of Language Learning and discuss further on the potential offered by a Conversation Analysis research paradigm in relation to Language Proficiency Assessment, Materials Design and Development, and Language Teacher Education.The authors then conclude the journal by suggesting the possible future directions for Conversation Analysis research in the area of language learning and teaching especially the research into technology-based forms of communication.AnalysisThis article encourages me to read further because as a teacher, the issue explained and discussed in this journal is very well related to my profession. Reading this journal has given me new information especially with regards to classroom interaction. In short, I would say I have to like reading this article, not because of the way it was researched and carried out but how it helps me to focus more on conversation analysis in tackling daily classroom issues as a teacher. The points raised in the journal are very interesting for me but how it was explained by referring to too many researchers and resources make me feel losing the focus to find its objectives. The authors need not to support the works with too many resources. They must also give in some examples, a real and practical with regards to school in particular.The authors have achieved their intended goal in the journal by giving and presenting all up-to-date accounts of works and they have also supported their works with recent studies. The publication of their journal is applauded and is timely since at that time of publication of this journal, Conversation Analysis has been one of the most influential methodologists in recent Applied Linguistic research. Their intended goal is to present all the recent researches that has been informed by the resources of Conversation Analysis within the field of Applied Linguistics.The introduction of the journal is well explained and supported with relevant research works and definition. The authors have successfully tackled the very basic requirement of an introduction which emphasizes on the definition. The introduction is very focused and centred on introducing the basic concept, history and development, and some principles. The authors have started the research very well by discussing on this idea. It is well-written and directed specifically at relating the main objectives of the journal that is Conversation Analysis. Classroom Interaction plays an important role in giving substantial information on the research carried out by the authors. There are some findings presented to support the relationship of both classroom interaction and conversation analysis. The authors also able to review this section by using a micro-analytic approach namely CA-SLA and other different methods of inquiry including Discourse Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis Systemic Functional Linguistics and various qualitative and quantitative paradigms within Applied Linguistics. The work by the author is original in the sense that they have able to define the subject matter in the discussion and also able to support the research with relevant studies by relevant authors and researchers. Every ideas discussed are well evidenced with authentic study by other researchers. The authors have put in their work more than a hundred of relevant resources to support their so called short, introductory paper presented within the field of Applied linguistics. One of the authors, Paul Seedhouse is a well-known Professor of Educational and Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University, United Kingdom and of course the journal also touches on the issue relating to his specialty. The presentation of ideas is authentic and the research works are original. It is well-researched with substantial numbers of resources and studies. The journal is directed at the appropriate audience because the authors have presented the work in a good sequence. They started with good introduction and explained the subject matter one by one by not mixing the sub-topics. It is understandable for the reader to find the critical information and also to guide them to refer to any resources relating to the question discussed. It is said to have met the purpose of carrying out this work because this journal is able to present an up-to-date account of works within the field of Applied Linguistics. SummaryThis journal is extremely good for those searching for substantial numbers of studies relating to the topic since the authors have presented and reviewed most recent studies by other researchers in the same field. The authors have able to investigate in detail all the areas in Applied Linguistics with regards to Conversation Analysis such as classroom interaction, teacher training, testing and materials design and language teacher education. This article is good to read because the authors have been able to suggest and explain the process of language learning through interaction. The journal is prepared by distinguished authors; one of them is a Professor of Educational and Applied Linguistics where he has vast knowledge of the subject matter in discussion. The content of the journal is authentic and original. It serves a very good point of reference for any subsequent studies. Therefore I would suggest anyone doing research on conversation analysis to read and refer to this jounal.