语用失误是指交际双方因表达理解的差异而导致的错误。语用失误不仅仅涉及语言本身问题,更揭示出深层次因素,如语境、社会文化甚至人类的认知心理情况。本文以图式理论为基础分析中国学生语用失误,并提出了一些对英语教学具有指导意义的建议。 Pragmatic failure refers to the errors caused by the differences in understanding between the two parties. Pragmatic failure involves not only language itself, but also revealing deep-seated factors such as context, social culture and even human cognitive psychology. Based on Schema Theory, this paper analyzes Chinese students’ pragmatic failure and puts forward some suggestions on how to guide English teaching.