UNIT 28

IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTIONS OF LEARNERS´ LANGUAGE

How do we identify the functions of learners language?

Learners make use of wide range of language functions as they take part in different aspects of a lesson. Foe example greeting, negotiating, prompting. The exponents they use to express these different langugae functions will vary according to their needs, age , level and the learning context.

There is a range of different exponents for each classroom function.The exponents the learners choose and usewill vary.We teach our learners to use exponents which are appropriatey for the context.

TIPS

Learners need a range of exponents

Students can learn exponents as language chunks

Exponents should be introduced step by step