Volume 15 (2023)
Volume 14 (2022)
Volume 13 (2021)
Volume 12 (2020)
Volume 11 (2019)
Volume 10 (2018)
Volume 9 (2017)
Volume 8 (2016)
Volume 7 (2015)
Volume 6 (2014)
Volume 5 (2013)
Volume 4 (2012)
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English language learning
Pragmatic Failure in Cross-Cultural Communication: Scrutinizing the Causes and Challenges Involved in Iranian EFL Context

Zahra Bavandi-Savadkouhi; Mahnaz Mostafaei-Alaei

Volume 15, Issue 32 , December 2023, , Pages 58-78

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2023.58806.2576

Abstract
  Pragmatic failure is an issue usually occurring in cross-cultural communication when L2 learners cannot express themselves appropriately. This study aimed to discern the factors leading to cross-cultural pragmatic failure (CCPF) and the challenges EFL learners face in trying to overcome miscommunication ...  Read More

English language teaching
The Effect of Recast on EFL Learners’ Pragmatic Development: Patterns of Reciprocity

Meisam Mirzaei-Shojakhanlou; Sam saeedian; Behzad Nezakatgoo

Volume 15, Issue 32 , December 2023, , Pages 178-196

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2022.54151.2518

Abstract
  Corrective feedback has been evidenced to be a propitious pedagogical tool to promote second language (L2) knowledge, yet little is known about the role of interactional feedback in maximizing L2 learners’ pragmatic knowledge and their reciprocity patterns to corrective feedback in teacher-student ...  Read More

Do Iranians and Americans Congratulate their Friends Differently on their Birthdays on Facebook? A Case for Intercultural Studies

Ali Jahangard; Neda Khanlarzadeh; Ashkan Latifi

Volume 8, Issue 18 , December 2016, , Pages 123-143

Abstract
  Cross-cultural analyses of speech acts are among the hot topics in contrastive studies and up to now various researchers have explored this very issue. Despite the ample studies in this field, the speech act of congratulation, especially the subject of ‘birthday congratulation’ remains untouched. ...  Read More

Perceived Pragmatic Transferability of Persian L1 Refusal Strategies

Ali Akbar Ansarin; Mahsa Mohammadpour Yaghiny

Volume 6, Issue 14 , December 2014, , Pages 19-36

Abstract
  Investigating transfer of one’s pragmatic knowledge of first language to his second or foreign language, has been one of the areas of interest for researchers. However, there are contradictory results even within the scarce studies which have addressed transferability. This study was an attempt ...  Read More

Pragmatics Effect on English Writing Ability among High School Students

İsmaiel Faghih; MohammadJavad Ansari

Volume 5, Issue 11 , November 2013, , Pages 31-52

Abstract
  The purpose of this study is to find a practical solution for improving writing skill among Iranian high school learners of EFL. The main question was whether pragmatics had any priority over traditional methods in improving writing or not.  Forty high school students were selected on the basis ...  Read More