Based on the theoretical framework of pragmatics, this study investigates the ways in which the speech act of disagreeing is expressed by Vietnamese people and native speakers of English. The main findings of the study are prominent strategies for disagre

The study deals with the types of A study on English politeness strategies for declining invitations with reference to the Vietnamese equivalents. The objectives of study are to point out the similarities and differences between the English politeness

The study deals with English politeness strategies for gift offers with reference to the Vietnamese equivalents. The objectives of study are to find out the similarities and differences between the English politeness strategies for gift offers and

The major aim of the study is to identify and explain the choice of politeness strategies for refusals in English and Vietnamese in terms of cross cultural interactions. In addition, the second aim is to contribute some suggestions in teaching and learnin

The study focuses on finding politeness strategies and choice of directive act preferred by the British in responding to complaints. With regard to complaining strategies, it is clear that the British speakers were very direct in general. In lower power

Translation is an important life domain, and research into translation quality needs further conducting. The current research aims to assess the quality of a translation of Chapter 7 of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. By using the theoretical