THE USE OF PRAGMATIC STRATEGIES IN MULTILINGUAL SPEECH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
multilingualism, pragmatics, pragmatic strategies, multilingual speech, intercultural communication, code-switching, translanguagingAbstract
In today’s globalized world, multilingual communication has become an essential component of social, educational, and professional interactions. Multilingual speakers frequently employ pragmatic strategies to ensure successful communication across linguistic and cultural boundaries. This article examines the role of pragmatic strategies in multilingual speech, focusing on how speakers adapt their language use to achieve communicative goals, maintain social relationships, and overcome linguistic limitations. The study highlights the significance of code-switching, politeness strategies, translanguaging, speech acts, and contextual adaptation in multilingual communication. The findings suggest that pragmatic competence plays a crucial role in effective multilingual interaction and intercultural understanding.
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