ASSESSING EFL LEARNERS’ PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE: SPEECH ACTS, SOCIOLINGUISTIC AWARENESS, AND COMMUNICATIVE TASKS
Abstract
This article explores the concept of pragmatic competence in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners, focusing on their ability to perform speech acts, recognize sociolinguistic norms, and complete communicative tasks effectively. The study highlights assessment methods and pedagogical strategies that foster pragmatic skills crucial for real-world language use.
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