EXPLORING KEY DIMENSIONS OF PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE

Abstract

Pragmatic competence constitutes a vital component of second language (L2) proficiency, enabling interlocutors to navigate meaning in contextually appropriate ways. It encompasses the knowledge and ability to perform speech acts, manage discourse, interpret implicit meaning, and respond to culturally embedded norms of politeness and appropriateness. This paper offers an extensive discussion of the central aspects of pragmatic competence, illustrating each with empirical examples and anchoring the discussion in relevant research literature