Should we teach pragmatic competence in the language classroom?

<p>The next time you are out and about, just take a second to stop and observe the people around you. What do you see? Depending on where you are, you might see commuters, station attendants, security personnel, or people relaxing on their day off. Regardless of what it is, you might notice one thing that many, if not all, have in common. That is, social interaction. It is, after all, at the core of how we and society have evolved to function, no matter how effective or broken our attempts may be. This reality has only been amplified by social media and online communications that extend our societal connection even further into our personal lives, no matter where we are or what we are doing.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@AmandeepPanesar/should-we-teach-pragmatic-competence-in-the-language-classroom-94fbd7373035"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>