MODAL VERBS AND INTERLANGUAGE PRAGMATICS: ANALYZING LEARNER DISCOURSE
Keywords:
Keywords: Modal verbs, interlanguage pragmatics, English language learners, discourse analysis, language acquisition.Abstract
The acquisition and use of modal verbs in non-native English speakers' discourse represent a significant aspect of interlanguage pragmatics. This article delves into the exploration of how learners of English acquire and utilize modal verbs in their communicative interactions. By examining the challenges and strategies employed by English language learners in mastering modal verbs, this study aims to shed light on the role of interlanguage pragmatics in shaping learner discourse and enhancing language proficiency.
References
Bardovi-Harlig, K., & Dörnyei, Z. Do language learners recognize pragmatic violations? Pragmatic versus grammatical awareness in instructed L2 learning. TESOL Quarterly, 2007, –262p.
Lee, J. J. Exploring verbal behavior of EFL learners: A focus on modal verbs. English Teaching, 2002,-158p.
Rose, K. R. An exploratory cross-sectional study of interlanguage pragmatic development. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2002 –130p.
Kasper, G., & Rose, K. R. Pragmatic Development in a Second Language. John Benjamins Publishing. 2002, –140p.
Taguchi, N. Synthesizing research on learner perceptions of corrective feedback in second language writing. Journal of Second Language Writing, 2011, –230p.
