RETHINKING ENGLISH TEACHING: INTEGRATING PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS

Abstract. This article explores the importance of pragmatics in teaching English to high school learners. Pragmatics, the study of language in use and context, plays a crucial role in developing students’ communicative competence. This study highlights the methods used to teach pragmatics, its impact on language acquisition, and the challenges faced by educators in integrating pragmatic principles in the classroom. The results suggest that teaching pragmatics enhances students' ability to understand and use language appropriately in different social contexts.