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Download full textFrancis, Caryn – Working Papers in Educational Linguistics, 1997
A study examined the development of pragmatic competence in second language learners, focusing on the requests produced by adult non-native speakers (NNSs) of English across three settings (a university public administrative office, the private office of a university program officer, and an English as a Second Language classroom) and nine levels…
Descriptors: Adults, Classroom Communication, College Students, English (Second Language)
Heddesheimer, C.; Holec, H. – 1972
This article considers the issue of the application of linguistic theory and knowledge about the way language functions to second language teaching. It is suggested that this application should be carried out by taking into account educational factors, such as the intended audience, the teaching methods, and the educational objectives. The choice…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
