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Using a quasi-experimental design and (micro)genetic analysis, results from a mixed- design ANOVA showed that both the reasoning skills group (N=22) and control group (N=23) improved their test scores across three time periods (pre-test, post test, delayed post test). However, no significant difference was found between the two interventions. A Chi- square test revealed a significant difference in the LREs produced by the reasoning skills group compared to the control group, indicating a positive effect on collaborative dialogue. A qualitative analysis of eight participants from the reasoning skills group revealed how reasoning skills training facilitated development in learners' language knowledge and collaborative dialogue. The study’s practical contributions are discussed, highlighting the potential for integrating reasoning skills in second language teaching. Limitations and recommendations for future research, including exploring long-term effects and broader applications, are also addressed.286enCollaborative DialogueLanguage-Related Episodes (LREs)Reasoning Skills TrainingSociocultural TheorySecond Language Acquisition (SLA)English as a Foreign Language (EFL)L2 Grammar DevelopmentMicrogenetic AnalysisSaudi EFL LearnersQuasi-Experimental DesignPast Simple / Past Continuous / Present PerfectInteractionist ApproachLanguage DevelopmentL1 Arabic LearnersTask-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)Mixed Methods DesignThesis