UNIT 4

FUNCTION 

To my mind the revision of this unit was really relevant since it involves “functions” they are the reasons why we communicate in fact everything that we say has a purpose or function for instance we have apologizing, greeting clarifying, inviting advising, etc.

Let’s tackle some aspects from this unit, the language we use to express a function is called an exponent for example; Context= a receptionist doesn’t understand a phone call message from a guest, Exponent = sorry, could you repeat again? Function= asking for clarification as we notice the ing forms of verbs to name functions.

Moreover, we have to take into account the levels of formality which are divided into two formal  we use it in situations that are serious or that involve people we don´t know well while informal language is more common when we speak with our friends.In addition, the language that reflects the situation in which it is used is often referred to as register.

As a conclusion, I as teacher really need to know why I should teach functions in the classrooms and the answer could vary because they can lead to an emphasis on communication and learning language in chunks.  As well as, combining functions and grammar helps to give grammar meaning and context. 

References:

Es.scribd.com,. (2015). Language Functions in English. Retrieved 23 April 2015, from https://es.scribd.com/doc/16389593/Language-Functions-in-English

Educ.ualberta.ca,. (2015). Functions of Language. Retrieved 23 April 2015, from http://www.educ.ualberta.ca/staff/olenka.bilash/best%

Videos:

YouTube,. (2015). Teaching Function: Finding an Apartment - ESL, EFL, TEFL. Retrieved 23 April 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_BSyFo3IFs

YouTube,. (2015). language-functions. Retrieved 23 April 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7gOSuU3ExM