The Application of Politeness Strategies in English Language Teaching Classroom

Teacher's language is regarded as a distinctive professional language. On the analysis of Politeness Principle and Politeness Strategies, the paper presents real politeness strategies examples used in different teaching procedures of English language teaching classroom and analyses the effective methods and strategies used by excellence English teachers to soften students' face threatening acts and satisfy their face wants. The input of politeness strategies facilitate students' pragmatic competence and foster friendly and positive learning environment and improve learner's motivation and confidence as well. Proper application of politeness strategies helps teachers and students to achieve their desired teaching and learning goals.