TEACHING PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE VIA ROLE PLAY AND DISCOURSE COMPLETION TASKS

• Shamsutdinova Lyutsiya Rafailovna

  Liya_r15@,ail.ru Doctor of Philosophy of Pedagogical Sciences,Uzbek State University of World Languages

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This article explores the integration of pragmatic theory into practical classroom applications to develop pragmatic competence in EFL learners, focusing on the use of role play and discourse completion tasks (DCTs). It reviews key theoretical frameworks underlying pragmatic instruction, particularly the distinction between pragmalinguistics and sociopragmatics. The article argues that combining controlled and semi-authentic activities like DCTs and role plays enhances learners’ ability to use appropriate speech acts in context. Sample activities and pedagogical strategies are provided to guide EFL teachers in applying these techniques effectively.

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