Assessing pragmatic comprehension competence in Farsi as a second/foreign language: From the perspective of speech acts in Farsi

Key Points

• Pragmatic comprehension shows significant variability among Farsi learners, highlighting learning challenges.
• The study reveals key insights into speech acts, demonstrating their crucial role in effective communication.
• Assessment of pragmatic competence utilized qualitative methods and focused on language use in varied contexts.
• Findings indicate potential teaching strategies to enhance pragmatic skills, suggesting a need for targeted educational approaches.