Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions - Unit 27

Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions - Unit 27

As we already know when we want to communicate with other people we need to have a specific purpose to do it, especially when we talk about communicating inside the classroom since learners need to use the language appropriately because it is not the same to talk to a teacher that to another classmate. I want to start by saying that in the classroom the language has different functions that are the reasons why we use it. For example we have: inviting someone, explaining something or instructing someone to do something.

Moreover, when learners want to share their ideas to others about a specific topic their use of language will depend on the context and their needs. For teachers, it is not so easy to make students speak since they do not know the language perfectly but educators can make them participate in a classroom discourse and try to model the target language by giving clear examples about the pronunciation of a word or the correct use of grammar.

As a conclusion, it is really important and meaningful for students that their teacher can give them models about how to use the language appropriately. In my personal opinion, I will apply the knowledge gained about this topic with my future students since we as future teachers as well , we are the principal tools for learners in order to make them understand and manage the target language correctly.

References:

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- YouTube,. (2016). Formal Writing: Using Appropriate Language. Retrieved 30 January 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1jG-mKSQgo

- prezi.com,. (2016). Using language appropriately for a range of classroom functi. Retrieved 30 January 2016, from https://prezi.com/oj-dkjoulfyg/using-language-appropriately-for-a-range-of-classroom-functi/