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Join us this week as we begin a new 4-week series about learning pragmatics, or the verbal and nonverbal ways in which people communicate meaning, both interpersonally and interculturally. Through this series we will look at how to use Observe, Analyze and Extend strategies to understand a pragmatic speech act, and address what one can learn from pragmatic mistakes or misunderstandings.

This week we look at observing language use in context to notice patterns of use and intended meaning.

There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:

• Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
• Check out the Activity of the Week! This activity guides learners through observing a digital interaction of their choice, and recording what they notice about the interaction.
• Check out this series of learning modules, aimed at world language teachers, for more information on teaching L2 pragmatics.

Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.