Pragmatic Competence
What is Pragmatic Competence?
Pragmatic competence means using language in a polite, natural, and correct way depending on the situation.
Lucky that my lips not only mumble
They spill kisses like a fountain
Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
So you don't confuse 'em with mountains
Shakira
Whenever, Wherever
This movie follows a young lion, whose name actually means lion in Swahili, whose father is killed by his uncle in order to take the Pride Lands. He is later raised by a warthog and meerkat named Timon and Pumba.
The Lion King
What vegetable contains more than 95% water?
Cucumber, 96% water
How many hearts does an octopus have?
How many is 3
Why is Pragmatic Competence important?
Speak politely
Understand jokes, sarcasm, or indirect speech. Know how to start and end conversations. Ask for things in a respectful way. Avoid misunderstandings
Girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy, don't mind me Say, boy, let's not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come, come on now, follow my lead
Shape of You
Song by Ed Sheeran
He was raised by gorillas after his family was killed by a leopard. He grows up and later meets a girl from England named Jane. I would say this movie has one of the best Disney soundtracks done completely by Phil Collins.
Tarzan
What animal cannot walk backwards?
Kangaroos
What is Pragmatic Competence?
Pragmatic competence means using language in a polite, natural, and correct way depending on the situation.
Parts of Paradigmatic Competence?
1.Context
2. Politeness
3. Speech Acts
4. Turn-taking
5. Cultural Norms
We did not plan it to be this way, your mother and me But things have got so bad between us, I don't see us ever bein' Together ever again, like we used to be when we was teenagers
Eminem, Mockingbird
This film series starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. The eight movies followed the chosen one or known as the boy who lived.
Harry Potter
What is the most common letter in English and the least common letter?
E' and 'Q'
Bonus
Bonus
What is the context?
Context means the situation where the conversation happens. You talk differently to a teacher than to a friend.
I see this fine girl for my party, she wear yellow Every other girl, they dey do too much, but this girl mellow Naim I dey find situation I go use take tell am hello Finally, I find way to talk to the girl but she no wan follow
Calm Down
Song by Rema and Selena Gomez
These 4 New York zoo animals end up on an island off the east coast of Africa. A lion, zebra, hippo, and a giraffe become worshiped by a bunch of lemurs. There are also four penguins who are like secret operatives trying to get to Antarctica.
Madagascar
What language is a official language of airplane travel?
English language
What is the cultural norms?
Different cultures use language in different ways. What is polite in one country might be rude in another.examle. In some cultures saying ,yes, quickly shows respect.
In other cultures , thinking before answering is more respectful.
How can we improve our Pragmatic Competence?
1.watch how native speakers talk Watch movies or shows with subtitles.
2.Practice different situations Role play with friends or class
3.Ask for feedback
Ooh, lost, lost in the words that we scream I don't even wanna do this anymore Cause you already know what you mean to me And our love's the only war worth fighting for
Die with a Smile
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
This movie goes to the dogs. It follows Pongo and Perdita and their kidnapped puppies. By the end of the movie they have not only found their 15 lost puppies but many, many, more.
101 Dalmatians
What is the longest word in the English language?
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
TSTHORWYUST (Hint; Adjective - able to be relied on as honest or truthful.)
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