UNIT 28: IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTIONS OF LEARNER'S LANGUAGE.

Functions  of  learner´s language is the purpose  for  communicate , then we have to use appropriate use of  language  functions in classroom development. For that, teacher and student have to be aware what it is their correct application. So,  our priority in teaching should be the teaching of the  LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS such as: Greeting, Apologizing, Explaining, Checking answers, Expressing surprise and doubt,: suggesting, giving reasons, etc.
The language function of student could be the same that teacher uses, however this will differ in that teacher language is for giving instructions. Also, the exponent that is the language is used by students in different way, for that teacher have to model this language as better as possible.As a result, the teaching of functions is a key to improve our students English kownledge.Further information  check this link:http://www.xtec.cat/alfresco/d/d/workspace/SpacesStore/b5e0815b-802e-490b-ba61-533bcc2f003c/Academic-Language-Functions-toolkit.pdf