5 Questions
What does communicative competence refer to?
Knowing when and how to use different forms of language
Which of the following is an aspect of sociolinguistic understanding?
Social rules of language
What is included in linguistic competence?
Vocabulary, language conventions, and syntax
What does strategic competence involve?
Overcoming language gaps
What is discourse competence related to?
Patterns of organization and cohesive devices
Study Notes
Communicative Competence
- Refers to the ability to use language effectively in real-life communication, considering the social and cultural context.
Aspects of Communicative Competence
Sociolinguistic Understanding
- Refers to the ability to understand the social and cultural conventions of language use, including the relationship between language and culture, dialects, and registers.
Linguistic Competence
- Involves the ability to understand the rules of language, including grammar, vocabulary, and phonology.
Strategic Competence
- Involves the ability to use verbal and non-verbal strategies to compensate for limitations in linguistic competence, such as using circumlocution, paraphrasing, and guessing.
Discourse Competence
- Refers to the ability to understand how language is used in social contexts, including the structure of conversations, narratives, and arguments.
Test your knowledge of communicative competence with this quiz. Explore the key aspects of linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competence to enhance your understanding of effective communication.
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