Progress Annals: Journal of Progressive Research

Discourse Pragmatics and Language Variation

Sashka Jovanovska, PhD

Assistant professor at the Department of English language and literature - Faculty of Philology, University “Goce Delcev”, Stip, Republic of North Macedonia

Marija Tashkoska, M.A

M.A Management in Education - University of St. Clement of Ohrid, Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia

Keywords: pragmatics, discourse analysis, context, discourse pragmatics

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Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between pragmatics and language variation in English language. It begins by defining the concepts of pragmatics and language variation and the factors that influence language variation. The main part of the paper discusses the role of pragmatics in language variation and how pragmatic factors such as context, culture, and social norms influence language use. The paper also examines the impact of language variation on communication and the potential for miscommunication due to differences in pragmatic understanding. The conclusion highlights the need for language learners to understand the role of pragmatics in language variation and for educators to incorporate pragmatic instructions into language teaching programs.