Unit 28

Identifying the functions of learner´s language

The functions of the learners´language are the purposes for which learners use language in the classroom. These purposes include taking part in tasks and activitie, interacting with the teachers and with each other.

The functions learners use are often the same as those used by teacher, for example clarifying instructions. This is becuase of the interactive nature of the classroom. However, teachers will tend to do more instructing than learners.

TIPS

• Learners need a range of exponents so that they can interact appropriately with each other and the teacher.
• Students can learn language by chunks
• Exponents can be introduced learners by modelling 

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