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Description
Communication strategies (CS) are fundamental to L2 pragmatics and Business English as a Lingua Franca (BELF). Since BELF emphasizes the pragmatic use of English, the basic CS in pragmatics extend into more advanced BELF CS. This workshop reviews core CS in L2 pragmatics and highlights advanced BELF strategies through case studies that mimic real-life scenarios, providing teachers with practical tools to foster effective communication and empower learners in multilingual business interactions.
Summary
Communication strategies (CS) are fundamental to L2 pragmatics and Business English as a Lingua Franca (BELF). Since BELF emphasizes the pragmatic use of English, the basic CS in pragmatics extends to more advanced BELF CS. In this workshop, I will review basic CS in L2 pragmatics and more advanced CS in BELF through case studies mimicking real-life scenarios, helping teachers develop practical tools to foster effective communication and empower learners in multilingual business interactions.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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