PRAGMATICS: THE STUDY OF HOW LANGUAGE IS USED IN SOCIAL CONTEXTS, INCLUDING THE ROLE OF CONTEXT AND CULTURAL FACTORS IN COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
Pragmatic competence, intercommunication, illocution, speech act.Abstract
The way we communicate meaning through conversation is called pragmatics. The meaning is made up of both spoken and nonverbal components, and it changes depending on the situation, the relationship between the speakers, and a host of other social variables. English is becoming a global language that links people due to its rapid expansion. As a result, even though no two English speakers speak the same language or have similar cultures, English can be thought of as their shared language. In actuality, English is spoken at many contexts and communication levels. Because of this, speakers need to be well-versed in a variety of pragmatic concepts to prevent errors and misinterpretations when speaking. The ability to understand and produce speech that is correct and suitable for the social and cultural context in which it is communicated is referred to as pragmatic competence. For all those who teach English as a second language, pragmatic competence should be the primary objective, yet it is also a difficult assignment.
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