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- PaperERIC — ELT & TESOL1 Jan 2026
Pragmatics in TESOL
Naoko Taguchi
This paper reviews the field of second language pragmatics from conceptual, methodological, and pedagogical angles. It discusses various frameworks of pragmatic competence, critically examines research methods, and summarizes effective teaching approaches. The paper also identifies gaps and future directions in L2 pragmatics research.
Original abstract
This paper presents an overview of the field of second language pragmatics (L2 pragmatics) from the conceptual, methodological, and pedagogical perspectives. The paper first introduces different conceptualizations of pragmatic competence that have emerged over the last few decades. Within these conceptualizations, common investigative research methods are discussed critically, followed by a summary of pedagogical approaches used to teach pragmatic competence. The paper concludes with future directions at conceptual, methodological, and pedagogical levels, highlighting the limitations and gaps existing in the current literature.