Sviluppare le competenze pragmatiche in L2 in rete: problemi tecnici e soluzioni pratiche nella progettazione dell'ambiente multimediale LIRA

LIRA is a multimedia repository of e-learning materials aimed at recovering, preserving and developing the linguistic, pragmatic and cultural competences of second and third generation Italians living abroad. The paper addresses a crucial issue in teaching and assessing pragmatic competence namely, how to combine the intrinsic variability of this area with the need to employ a standard reference system and to provide clear corrective feedback to learners. Can user experience, interaction, and active participation in the community develop pragmatic competence?