Pragmatics and Prosody in English Language Teaching

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Every conversation in English carries meaning beyond the words themselves, where tone, rhythm, and intention combine to create true communication.

Pragmatics and Prosody in English Language Teaching explores how teachers and learners can better understand these subtleties, linking sound and sense to foster deeper, more authentic communication.

Authority: Developed by experienced linguists and teacher educators whose insights bridge the gap between linguistic theory and classroom practice.

Social Proof: Adopted and referenced in advanced teacher education programs where pronunciation, pragmatics, and intercultural awareness are vital.

Reciprocity: Provides practical examples and lesson applications that immediately enhance students’ ability to speak and interpret English naturally.

Commitment: Perfect for teachers and trainers dedicated to helping learners move beyond grammar to achieve fluency, nuance, and communicative depth.

Liking: Written in a clear, conversational tone that connects with educators who value insight, empathy, and evidence-based teaching methods.

Scarcity: Few resources so effectively unite prosody and pragmatics, making this book an essential addition to any serious English teaching library.

Gain new awareness of how intonation, stress, and timing convey meaning and how pragmatic choices influence politeness, clarity, and interpretation.

Discover how prosodic awareness transforms pronunciation instruction into a bridge toward natural, confident, and culturally sensitive speech.

Develop strategies to help learners use rhythm and tone to express attitudes, emotions, and intentions across diverse communicative contexts.

Enhance your teaching with insights that reveal how spoken interaction becomes more engaging, accurate, and authentic through prosodic awareness.

Language is not only learned—it is performed, shaped, and shared.

This book empowers teachers to guide learners toward mastery of meaning, sound, and expression in every English conversation.

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