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Pragmatics: A
Definition and Explanation
Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that looks at how context contributes to meaning. It is important for teachers of ELLs to have an appreciation for pragmatics because it is not uncommon for students to misinterpret something we have said or not understand us at all. Having a sense of pragmatics will help us avoid some communication miscues and conversational pitfalls.
Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that looks at how context contributes to meaning. It is important for teachers of ELLs to have an appreciation for pragmatics because it is not uncommon for students to misinterpret something we have said or not understand us at all. Having a sense of pragmatics will help us avoid some communication miscues and conversational pitfalls.