PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE AS A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS

Xojidedayeva Zebo Nematjon kizi

Authors

Xojidedayeva Zebo Nematjon kizi Master Student, Namangan State Foreign Language Institute

Keywords:

Pragmatic Competence, Communicative Competence, Foreign Language Education, Language Teaching, Speech Acts, Cultural Contexts, Social Appropriateness, Language Learning, Pedagogical Strategies, Cross-Cultural Communication, Linguistic Competenc, Pragmatic Skills, Language Acquisition, Intercultural Communication, Teaching Methodologies, Curriculum Integration, Language Proficiency, Authentic Communication, Sociolinguistics.

Abstract

In this article it will be exposed information about pragmatic competence as a structural component of foreign language communicative competence during teaching process. Pragmatic competence, the ability to use language appropriately in various social and cultural contexts, is increasingly recognized as an essential component of foreign language communicative competence. Despite its importance, pragmatic competence has often been neglected in traditional language teaching, which primarily focuses on linguistic forms like grammar and vocabulary. This article explores the role of pragmatic competence in foreign language learning and highlights its importance for effective communication. It further examines how pragmatic competence can be developed through teaching strategies, the challenges faced by both learners and instructors, and the potential methods for integrating pragmatic competence into language curricula. This article concludes by proposing ways to address the gap between linguistic competence and pragmatic skills, thereby improving foreign language education.