This chart clarifies and shows some examples of how the functions of the language are.
TASK | FUNCTIONS | |
| A teacher asks students to do some tasks in the classroom. She says: | "First, read about flora and fauna, then, write the main ideas and five specific details." | Instructing students about activities they have to do. |
A girl is talking with a friend about activities she used to do in the childhood. She says: | "When I was a child, I used to go to the park with all my cousins. We used to play and buy ice cream." | Narrating a memory about her childhood. |
It is a sunny day. A boy wants to drink something with his friend. He says: | "Let's go to drink some beers" | Suggesting to drink something. |
A girl forgot a gold bracelet in a party and she has to come back it to her mother. She says: | "Sorry, I lost your bracelet" | Apologizing to lost something important. |
A student doesn't understand very well a special topic in the class. He tells to the teacher: | "Could you give me an example about that topic, please?" | Asking for clarification with an example. |
The learners of the language can notice them easily because they are similar like in their native language. They are used in their daily life. In the case of the target language they use frequently during the lesson, even with the instructions of the teacher.
Reference:
Spratt, M., Pulverness, A., & Williams, M. (2011). The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3. Cambridge ESOL.