The usage of role play technology in developing pupils' discourse competence contents: introduction

GLOSSARY


1.Discourse- verbal interchange of ideas especially : conversation. 2a : formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a subject. b : connected speech or writing. c : a linguistic unit (such as a conversation or a story) larger than a sentence.


2.Formal -is based upon a concise, logical pattern that includes as much information as it can within a minimum amount of space. The primary reason to include definitions in your writing is to avoid misunderstanding with your audience.


3. Pragmatic competence- as the ability to produce and comprehend utterances (discourse) that is adequate to the L2 socio-cultural context in which interaction takes place.


4.Practical value- of, involving, or concerned with experience or actual use; not theoretical. 2 of or concerned with ordinary affairs, work, etc. 3 adapted or adaptable for use. 4 of, involving, or trained by practice. 5 being such for all useful or general purposes; virtual.


5.Stimulate- to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity : animate, arouse. 2a : to function as a physiological stimulus to. b : to arouse or affect by a stimulant (such as a drug)


6. Role-playing- is the changing of one's behaviour to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role.
7.Task-is a text file, in JSON format, that describes one or more containers, up to a maximum of ten, that form your application. It can be thought of as a blueprint for your application. Task definitions specify various parameters for your application.


8.Structure- something built or arranged in a definite way He entered a small brick structure. We studied leaves and other plant structures. 2 : the manner in which something is built, arranged, or organized the structure of the body.


9.Approach-an act or instance of drawing near the approach of summer The cat made a cautious approach. 2 : a way of doing or thinking about something : a way of dealing with something. 3 : a path or road to get to a place.