摘要：While interaction is important in the foreign language learning and teaching processes,how it relates to the current theories is still an unanswered question. Thus,this study aims to present a theoretical framework in relation to interaction and the foreign language learning and teaching processes. For this purpose,the study first introduces interaction in a general framework. Then,the importance of interaction in human life,types of interaction and the relationship between interaction and learning are clarified. Factors affecting interaction in the learning process are also mentioned. Then, the importance of interaction in foreign language learning and related theories and hypotheses are explained in details. The study concludes that interaction in the foreign language learning and teaching processes enhances personal development,motivation,participation and improves linguistic knowledge. In the lights of the conclusions reached,several implications and practical recommendations for teachers were noted..
