Language functions, refer to
the purposes in which we use language to communicate. We use language for a
variety of formal and informal purposes, and specific grammatical structures
and vocabulary are often used with each language function. Some examples of
language functions are:
- Compare and contrast
- Persuasion
- Asking questions
- Expressing likes and
dislikes
- Agreeing/disagreeing
- Greeting people
Its important
to have clear , that the exponents of a language, are the ones that shows
different levels of formality ,and the
same exponent may involve the use of
more than one function at the same time.
When teaching about
language functions, it is important that we as future teachers, teach
the vocabulary and phrases associated with each language function. For example,
if we have to teach the the language function of greeting people, we must teach specific
vocabulary that would be useful for the topic.
During the lesson, on the planning and preparation stage, we should brainstorm the vocabulary words associated with the language function that will be taught. It is important that students become familiar with the vocabulary associated with the topic and use of it, not isolated from the context.
Once we take all this aspects into account, we are ready to tecah how language works and its function to the students, but we must be sure what we are teaching. During the topic we could have a clear view of the difference among context,exponent and function, and why its important how we use our language in terms of the register we apply.
The next video would make us reflect on the imporantce of how we speak or communicate with others, and how one single word can change the whole idea.
Bibliography
- The Quotations Page (The Quotations Page)
http://www.quotationspage.com/
The TKT teaching Knowledge Test Course (Mary Spratt, 2011)
PBIS Lesson Appropriate Language 9-30-13 (YouTube)
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