This study explores the role of proverbs and sayings in enhancing pragmatic competence among English language learners. Pragmatic competence, the ability to use language effectively in context, is crucial for achieving communicative proficiency. Proverbs and sayings, with their rich cultural and contextual implications, provide an effective means of teaching pragmatics. This paper examines the integration of these linguistic elements into language instruction and their impact on learners' pragmatic skills. Through a review of existing literature and empirical evidence, we argue that incorporating proverbs and sayings into language curricula can significantly improve learners' pragmatic competence, fostering better understanding and usage of English in diverse communicative situations.
Pragmatic competence, proverbs, sayings, English language learners, language instruction, communicative proficiency
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