A function is a reason in which we use language to communicate in a real context where we have functions for apologizing, greeting, clarifying, inviting, advising, agreeing, etc. Language functions are the purposes for which we use specific expressions, utterances and phrases when we speak or write (Arappan, 2004). Therefore, the language we use to express a function is an exponent. It is used according to the context which express a variety of formal and informal purposes. I learnt that formal language is used in important situations that involve people we don't know well while informal language occurs with friends and people that you know very well. Besides, there are neutral exponents that is neither formal nor informal. A focus on functions within the classroom can lead to an emphasis on communication (Spratt, Pulverness & Melanie, 2011).
To summarize, in a teaching situation, I would teach my students some vocabulary related to each function where they will become familiar with the vocabulary. Besides, students can improve and practice the vocabulary and grammatical structures in both oral and written context.
Bibliography:
Arappan, M. (2004). Communicate English.
http://toefl.uobabylon.edu.iq/papers/itp_2015_3158553.pdf
Spratt, M. Pulverness, A., & Melanie, W. (2011). The TKT Course. Modules 1,2,3.
Cambridge University Press.
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