This volume presents a wide ranging overview of key theoretical and practical issues, empirical research and various analyses of pragmatic phenomena that will c
An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning – yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical l
Pragmatics in Language Teaching examines the acquisition of language use in social contexts in second and foreign language classrooms. Included are 2 state-of-t
The book focuses on investigating pragmatic learning, teaching and testing in foreign language contexts. The volume brings together research that investigates t
This volume explores the elusive subject of English prosody—the stress, rhythm and intonation of the language—, and its relevance for English language teach