IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTIONS OF LEARNER’S LANGUAGE
Keywords:
learner’s language, communication, interaction, language function, feedbackAbstract
Language is the main tool for communication and learning in the classroom. Understanding how learners use language helps teachers identify both the progress and difficulties students face in the process of language acquisition. This paper focuses on identifying the functions of learner’s language, analyzing how students use it for interaction, meaning-making, and expressing themselves in classroom contexts. By recognizing the different communicative and cognitive functions of learner language, teachers can provide more effective feedback and adapt their teaching strategies to learners’ needs.
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