Teaching and Testing Second Language Pragmatics and Interaction (Hardcover)

Carsten Roever

ISBN 10: 0367202816 / ISBN 13: 9780367202811

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2021

Hardcover. Pragmatic ability is crucial for second language learners to communicate appropriately and effectively; however, pragmatics is underemphasized in language teaching and testing. This book remedies that situation by connecting theory, empirical research, and practical curricular suggestions on pragmatics for learners of different proficiency levels: It surveys the field comprehensively and, with useful tasks and activities, offers rich guidance for teaching and testing L2 pragmatics. Mainly referring to pragmatics of English and with relevant examples from multiple languages, it is an invaluable resource for practicing teachers, graduate students, and researchers in language pedagogy and assessment. Pragmatic ability is crucial for L2 learners to communicate appropriately and effectively. Mainly referring to pragmatics of English, with relevant examples from multiple languages, it is an invaluable resource for practicing teachers, graduates and researchers in language pedagogy and assessment. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780367202811

Synopsis:

Pragmatic ability is crucial for second language learners to communicate appropriately and effectively; however, pragmatics is underemphasized in language teaching and testing. This book remedies that situation by connecting theory, empirical research, and practical curricular suggestions on pragmatics for learners of different proficiency levels: It surveys the field comprehensively and, with useful tasks and activities, offers rich guidance for teaching and testing L2 pragmatics. Mainly referring to pragmatics of English and with relevant examples from multiple languages, it is an invaluable resource for practicing teachers, graduate students, and researchers in language pedagogy and assessment.

About the Author:

Carsten Roever is Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching and Testing Second Language ...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new