Abstract

This article examines the content of linguistic sociocultural competence and its relationship with other foreign language competences. Linguistic sociocultural competence refers to the ability to understand and appropriately use language in social and cultural contexts. It goes beyond language proficiency and encompasses knowledge of sociolinguistic variation, pragmatics, discourse strategies, and sociocultural norms. This competence is closely intertwined with other language competences, including linguistic competence, sociocultural competence, pragmatic competence, and discourse competence. Linguistic sociocultural competence enhances language proficiency by enabling learners to communicate effectively, adapt their language use to different social contexts, and develop intercultural understanding. Through a comprehensive understanding of the content and relationships between these competences, language learners can acquire a more nuanced and holistic proficiency in foreign languages.

Keywords

• linguistic sociocultural competence, language proficiency, sociolinguistic variation, pragmatics, discourse strategies, sociocultural norms, linguistic competence, sociocultural competence, pragmatic competence, discourse competence, intercultural understanding.

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