Resumen de A study of the pragmatic perception and strategic behaviour of adult second language learners

Barbara Lazenby Simpson

• This paper considers initial findings of a research study examining the strategic behaviour of non‐native speakers of English when they are faced with situations requiring pragmatic competence in a second language. The development of L1 pragmatic competence is described, then the acquisition of pragmatic competence by adult second language learners is examined and some qualitative data samples are discussed. Finally, some relevant pedagogical issues are briefly considered.