Enhancing EFL Learners Pragmatic Competence via Teaching Compliments

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The book explores the effectiveness of explicit versus implicit instruction methods in enhancing EFL learners' pragmatic competence. It highlights that misleading or incomplete input in pedagogical materials often leads to non-target-like performance. Explicit instruction involves direct rule explanations and various techniques to draw attention to language structures, while implicit instruction allows learners to infer rules without direct explanations. The teacher-researcher investigates how each approach impacts learners' awareness of pragmatic rules, offering insights into effective language teaching strategies.