<P>An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning-yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical language learner. </P><P>This book is a language teachers'' guide that focuses on how to teach socially and culturally preferred language for effective intercultural communication. Moving beyond a purely theoretical approach to pragmatics, the volume offers practical advice to teachers, with hands-on classroom tasks included in every chapter. </P><P>Readers will be able to: </P><P>¿ Understand the link between language use, linguacultural diversity, and multilingual identity </P><P>¿ Identify possible causes of learner errors and choices in intercultural communication</P><P>¿ Understand applied linguistics theories that support culturally sensitive classroom practices</P><P>¿ Develop a pragmatics-focused instructional component, classroom-based assessments, and curricula </P><P>¿ Help learners to become more strategic about their