Research-Based Approach to Enhancing Pragmatic 
Competence of Chinese College Students

Pingqing Chen

doi:10.70711/eer.v2i8.6138

Research-Based Approach to Enhancing Pragmatic Competence of Chinese College Students

Pingqing Chen

Abstract

This study examines the role of pragmatics in college English education, emphasizing the challenges and strategies for enhancing
Chinese college students pragmatic competence. By integrating insights from recent studies (Bardovi-Harlig, 2020; Taguchi, 2021), it highlights the potential of technology and task-based learning in pragmatic instruction. The analysis addresses key barriers, including curriculum
limitations and teacher readiness, while proposing practical solutions to improve pragmatic teaching. The research underscores the value of AI
tools and intercultural approaches in advancing English education for effective global communication.

Keywords

Pragmatic competence; College English education; Task-based learning; Teacher training; AI-driven tools; Intercultural communication

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/eer.v2i8.6138

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