Introduction. 21.The Importance of Pragmatic Competence in the EFL Curriculum: Application and Implications  42. Teaching and Assessing Pragmatic Competence. 83.Teaching pragmatics in the efl classroom: strategies and challenges. 144.Pragmatic Competence of EFL and ESL Learners and its Influencing Factors: A Systematic Review.. 175.Research Trends of Pragmatic Competence in EFL and ESL Contexts. 22Conclusion. 26References. 27