Halliday's Functions

Halliday's Functions:


Instrumental -
Child uses language to express their needs, usually concerned with food, drink and comfort E.G. 'want juice'


Regulatory -
Child uses language to influence the behaviour of others, persuading/commanding E.G. 'go away'


Interactional -
Child uses language to develop social relationships and ease the process of interaction E.G. 'I love you'


Personal -
Child uses language to express personal preferences and individual identity E.G. 'I am good'


Representational -
Child uses language to exchange information, concerned with requesting facts or information


Heuristic -
 Child uses language to learn of and explore the environment, this could be questions and answers  E.G. 'what is the tractor doing?'


Imaginative -
 Child uses language to tell stories and jokes, may also accompany play as children create imaginary worlds, or may arise from storytelling