This article explores the concept of the linguistic landscape, referring to written language in public spaces, and its role in enhancing pragmatic competence in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It presents a teaching method that incorporates instructional signage within the linguistic landscape to help students grasp the pragmatic aspects of politeness. The approach was applied in a B2 Translation Studies course, where students analyzed and revised signs to reflect different pragmatic goals. Results were assessed using Mao et al. (2021) Integrated Model of Pragmatic Competence (IMPC). The study emphasized that politeness and impoliteness extend beyond vocabulary and grammar, encouraging learners to critically engage with these concepts. The findings highlight the value of integrating real-world linguistic elements into language education for a deeper understanding of pragmatic contexts.
Manuel Macías Borrego (Wed,) studied this question.