This collection combines research from the field of (im)politeness studies with research on language pedagogy and language learning. It aims to engender a usefu

This book examines a neglected area of foreign-language teaching and learning: difficult and aggressive situations. The author presents the real-life experience

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An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning–yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical lan

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