PRAGMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR UZBEK LEARNERS STUDYING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

Pragmatic competence is a key element of effective communication in a foreign language. It enables learners to interpret and use language appropriately in different social and cultural contexts. In many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, however, instruction often focuses mainly on grammar and vocabulary, while pragmatic aspects of language use receive less attention. This situation is also common in Uzbekistan, where learners may achieve grammatical accuracy but still face difficulties in real-life communication. This article discusses the importance of teaching pragmatics to Uzbek learners of English, identifies common pragmatic challenges, and suggests several teaching strategies that can help develop learners’ pragmatic awareness and communicative competence, pragmatic aspects.