Teaching and Learning Pragmatics: Where Language and Culture Meet

by Andrew D. Cohen and Noriko Ishihara

Book Overview

An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical language learner.

This book is a practical language teachers guide that focuses on how to teach socially and culturally appropriate language for effective communication. Moving beyond a purely theoretical approach to pragmatics, the volume offers practical advice to teachers, with hands-on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1408204576
• ISBN13: 9781408204573
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"