SUPPORTING INTERACTIONAL PRAGMATICS STRATEGIES IN ENGLISH AS A LINGUA FRANCA CLASSROOM INTERACTION
Keywords:
Interactional Pragmatic Strategies, English as a lingua franca, EFL classroomsAbstract
The rise of English as a global language and its impact on applied linguistics has introduced intriguing and challenging perspectives on developing the practical skills of second language learners, especially in classrooms with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Proficiency in using English as a second language involves understanding the language itself and employing effective strategies to facilitate communication between speakers. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend the appropriateness of these strategies and when and how learners should use them with different individuals. One aspect of communication involves strategic behavior, which becomes necessary when breakdowns in communication lead to misunderstandings or lack of understanding. Addressing such communication issues highlights the interconnectedness of various interactional pragmatic strategies (IPSs) that assist participants in achieving mutual comprehension. This academic paper explores the different IPSs to reshape the teaching and learning processes in classrooms where English is taught as a foreign language. Through a detailed analysis of IPSs, it has been revealed that certain strategies not only help overcome communication obstacles within classroom interactions but also provide insights into the cultural nuances of English usage and its users. Based on these observations, specific IPSs that should be promoted as essential strategies in English as a lingua franca classroom are discussed.
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