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1443877190 pdf This volume presents a collection of research papers investigating how to foster the learning and teaching of pragmatic phenomena, as well as how to administer tests that assess pragmatic competence in second/foreign language education with regards to several target languages. The topics investigated include: speech acts computer-mediated communication conversation analysis pragmatic, intercultural, and emotional competence native and non-native performance data collection and instructional methods needs analysis and syllabus design and materials development. The contributions will be of particular interest to linguists, language learners and teachers, teacher trainers, and communication experts.